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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 14 Pittsburgh Suppliers

Oil Prices in Pittsburgh, PA

Updated Today at 10:31 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Buffalo Bio Diesel Call for price No No
Monarch Oil Co Call for price No No
Adams Petroleum Products Inc $3.45 Yes Yes
Howard Gasoline & Oil Call for price No No
Glassmere Fuel Service Inc Call for price No No
Kehm Oil Co Call for price No No
Purvis Brothers Inc Call for price No No
Orris Fuel Inc Call for price No No
R And W Oil Products LLC Call for price No No
J J Powell Inc Call for price No No
Cr Augenstein Inc Call for price No No
Wilson Home Heating Inc Call for price No No
Export Fuel Company Inc Call for price No No
Latshaw & Son Home Heating Oil LLC Call for price No No

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Pittsburgh, PA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.45 --
150$3.15 $3.15 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
200$3.10 $3.10 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
250$3.10 $3.10 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM

Pittsburgh Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$3.450
12/20/2024$3.450
12/19/2024$3.450
12/18/2024$3.450
12/17/2024$3.450
12/16/2024$3.450
12/15/2024$3.450
12/14/2024$3.450
12/13/2024$3.450
12/12/2024$3.450
12/11/2024$3.450
12/10/2024$3.450
12/09/2024$3.450
12/08/2024$3.450
12/07/2024$3.450
12/06/2024$3.450
11/08/2024$3.300
11/07/2024$3.300
11/06/2024$3.300
11/05/2024$3.300
11/04/2024$3.300
11/03/2024$3.300
11/02/2024$3.300
11/01/2024$3.300
10/31/2024$3.300
10/30/2024$3.300
10/29/2024$3.300
10/28/2024$3.300
10/27/2024$3.300
10/26/2024$3.300

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Pittsburgh Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Pittsburgh, used by 247,264 or 79.57% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Pittsburgh homeowners is electricity, used by 53,221 homes (17.13%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (5,574), heating oil (2,660), no fuel (2,303), and other fuels (2,145).

Pittsburgh Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelPittsburgh Households % of Households
Natural Gas247,26479.6%
Electricity53,22117.1%
Propane5,5741.8%
Heating Oil2,6600.9%
No Fuel2,3030.7%
Other Fuels1,3620.4%
Wood3980.1%
Solar2720.1%
Coal1130.0%

Natural gas (79.6%)

Electricity (17.1%)

Propane (1.8%)

Heating oil (0.9%)

No fuel (0.7%)

Other fuels (0.4%)

Wood (0.1%)

Solar (0.1%)

Coal (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Pittsburgh

Heating oil has become more popular in Pittsburgh. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes rose from 2,474 to 2,660, a 7.52% lift.

Pittsburgh Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20112,781
20122,422
20132,474
20142,548
20152,480
20162,598
20172,748
20182,549
20192,524
20202,443
20212,293
20222,660

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Pittsburgh

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,500 to 5,574.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 252,930 to 247,264.

Electricity use for home heating in Pittsburgh

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Pittsburgh. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 37,776 to 53,221, a 40.89% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Pittsburgh

Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.

Currently, 272 homes in Pittsburgh are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2013, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Pittsburgh, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Pittsburgh homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh ranks 43rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Pittsburgh ranks 422nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Pittsburgh’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Pittsburgh, the average outside temperature was 3.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Pittsburgh Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202540.9° F
2023 - 202437.2° F

Pittsburgh Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Pittsburgh homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 14 heating oil companies that serve Pittsburgh is an important decision.

Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Pittsburgh. Full service companies such as undefined or undefined offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.

Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious Pittsburgh homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve Pittsburgh include Latshaw & Son Home Heating Oil LLC and Adams Petroleum Products Inc.

Pittsburgh Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Pittsburgh: 14 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Pittsburgh: 18 miles

Average Number Of Pittsburgh Homes Served Per Company: 190 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Pittsburgh Oil Company: 122,604 gallons per year

Pittsburgh, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,660 households in Pittsburgh, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Pittsburgh, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

0% of Pittsburgh, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Pittsburgh, PA HouseholdsPittsburgh, PA Heating Oil Households
310,7672,660

14 Pittsburgh, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Pittsburgh, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Pittsburgh, PA community relies on its 14 oil companies to keep warm.

Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Pittsburgh, PA, two of the closest terminals are null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Pittsburgh, PA.

Pittsburgh Heating Oil Prices FAQs

Is the price of heating oil in Pittsburgh, PA rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Pittsburgh, PA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.00 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Pittsburgh, PA?

Today in Pittsburgh, PA, the price of home heating oil is $3.45 per gallon, which amounts to $345.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Is heating oil going up or down in Pittsburgh, PA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Pittsburgh, PA by $0.00 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $0.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Pittsburgh, PA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Pittsburgh, PA. Over the past year, Pittsburgh, PA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.85 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.40 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.45, and $2.40 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.45. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.

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