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Oil Prices in Reading, PA

Updated on March 28, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Penn Pride Inc $2.99 Yes Yes
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 $3.11 Yes Yes
Affordable Oil $3.05 Yes Yes
Eby Oil Inc Call for price No No
Sauder Fuel 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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Cheapest Reading, PA Oil Prices Per Gallon

QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$2.99 per gallon/galMar 28, 2025, 5:00 PM
150 gallonsgals$2.99 per gallon/galMar 28, 2025, 5:00 PM
200 gallonsgals$2.99 per gallon/galMar 28, 2025, 5:00 PM
250 gallonsgals$2.99 per gallon/galMar 28, 2025, 5:00 PM

Reading Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on March 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Day Trend-$0.003
1 Week Trend-$0.003
1 Month Trend-$0.215
1 Year Trend-$0.430

Reading Heating Oil Price History

Updated on March 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
03/28/2025$3.049
03/27/2025$3.053
03/26/2025$3.053
03/25/2025$3.053
03/24/2025$3.053
03/23/2025$3.053
03/22/2025$3.053
03/21/2025$3.053
03/20/2025$3.053
03/19/2025$3.053
03/18/2025$3.089
03/17/2025$3.103
03/16/2025$3.103
03/15/2025$3.103
03/14/2025$3.103
03/13/2025$3.103
03/12/2025$3.136
03/11/2025$3.143
03/10/2025$3.176
03/09/2025$3.226
03/08/2025$3.226
03/07/2025$3.226
03/06/2025$3.189
03/05/2025$3.240
03/04/2025$3.240
03/03/2025$3.240
03/02/2025$3.265
03/01/2025$3.265
02/28/2025$3.265
02/27/2025$3.265

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 (322).

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 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 15,609 to 15,025, a 3.74% 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 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,512 to 2,059.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 43,595 to 49,857.

Electricity use for home heating in Reading

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Reading. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 16,419 to 19,739, a 20.22% 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 30.43% decrease from 2018, when only 23 homes had installed active solar heating.

Reading, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Reading homeowners purchased a total of 10 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Reading ranks 2nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Reading ranks 7th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Reading’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 Reading, the average outside temperature was 2.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Reading Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202534.9° F
2023 - 202437.3° F

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 is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Reading, PA?

The best price of home heating oil in Reading, PA today is $2.99 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Reading, PA ranges from a low of $2.99 to a high of $3.11. The average heating oil price in Pennsylvania state is $3.05.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Reading, PA?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $305.00 in Reading, PA. Prices range from $298.90 to $311.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Reading, PA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.08 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Reading, PA?

The average price of home heating oil in Reading, PA is $3.05 per gallon.

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

Today in Reading, PA, the price of home heating oil is $2.99 per gallon, which amounts to $298.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Reading, PA?

The current price of heating oil in Reading, PA ranges from $2.99 to $3.11 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.05 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Reading, PA?

The current price of home heating oil in Reading, PA ranges from $2.99 to $3.11 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

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

Heating oil prices have gone down in Reading, PA by $0.08 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $8.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Reading, PA?

As of today, March 29th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.05 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.99 to $3.11 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Reading, PA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Reading, PA ranges from $2.99 to $3.11 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Reading, PA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Reading, PA. Over the past year, Reading, PA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.66 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.61 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.05, and $2.67 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.99. 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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