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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 10 Reading Suppliers

Oil Prices in Reading, PA

Updated Today at 12:22 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Penn Pride Inc Call for price No No
Reladyne Northeast Llc Call for price No No
Werley Energy Call for price No No
Tropical Oil LLC Call for price No No
Atlas Oil Company Call for price No No
Eby Oil Inc Call for price No No
Sauder Fuel Call for price No No
Affordable Oil Call for price No No
Weaver Energy Inc Call for price No No
Irwin H Martin Call for price No No

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Reading, PA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.39 $3.45 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
150$3.29 $3.45 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
200$3.29 $3.45 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
250$3.29 $3.45 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM

Reading Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/19/2025$3.369
01/18/2025$3.369
01/17/2025$3.369
01/16/2025$3.369
01/15/2025$3.309
01/14/2025$3.269
01/13/2025$3.249
01/12/2025$3.129
01/11/2025$3.129
01/10/2025$3.129
01/09/2025$3.109
01/08/2025$3.129
01/07/2025$3.135
01/06/2025$3.135
01/05/2025$3.095
01/04/2025$3.095
01/03/2025$3.095
01/02/2025$3.069
01/01/2025$3.069
12/31/2024$3.100
12/30/2024$3.000
12/29/2024$3.000
12/28/2024$3.000
12/27/2024$3.000
12/26/2024$3.000
12/25/2024$3.050
12/24/2024$3.000
12/22/2024$3.000
12/21/2024$3.000
12/20/2024$3.000

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Reading, used by 49,857 or 56.74% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Reading homeowners is electricity, used by 19,739 homes (22.46%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (15,025), propane (2,059), no fuel (592), and other fuels (867).

Reading Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelReading Households % of Households
Natural Gas49,85756.7%
Electricity19,73922.5%
Heating Oil15,02517.1%
Propane2,0592.3%
No Fuel5920.7%
Wood4280.5%
Other Fuels3220.4%
Coal1010.1%
Solar160.0%

Natural gas (56.7%)

Electricity (22.5%)

Heating oil (17.1%)

Propane (2.3%)

No fuel (0.7%)

Wood (0.5%)

Other fuels (0.4%)

Coal (0.1%)

Solar (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Reading

Heating oil has become less popular in Reading. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 22,138 to 15,025, a 32.13% drop.

Reading Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
201123,058
201222,138
201321,076
201419,328
201518,265
201617,026
201716,174
201815,609
201914,801
202014,344
202114,652
202215,025

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Reading

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,434 to 2,059.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 41,032 to 49,857.

Electricity use for home heating in Reading

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Reading. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 15,092 to 19,739, a 30.79% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Reading

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, 16 homes in Reading are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 14.29% increase from 2012, when only 14 homes had installed active solar heating.

Reading Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Reading homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 10 heating oil companies that serve Reading 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Reading. Full service companies such as Atlas Oil Company or Sauder Fuel 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 Reading 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 Reading include Eby Oil Inc and Tropical Oil LLC.

Reading Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Reading: 10 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Reading: 18 miles

Average Number Of Reading Homes Served Per Company: 1,502 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Reading Oil Company: 969,546 gallons per year

Reading, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 15,025 households in Reading, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Reading, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

17% of Reading, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Reading, PA HouseholdsReading, PA Heating Oil Households
87,86715,025

10 Reading, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 10 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Reading, PA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Reading, PA community relies on its 10 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 Reading, 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 Reading, PA.

Reading Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.

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