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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 4 Tamaqua Suppliers

Oil Prices in Tamaqua, PA

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Jack Rich Inc	$2.77	Yes	Yes
Liberty Oil & Propane	$2.98	Yes	Yes
Fegley Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
HB Steele & Son Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Tamaqua, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Tamaqua, PA

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.77	$2.98	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$2.72	$2.78	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.70	$2.78	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.70	$2.78	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Tamaqua Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/21/2024	$2.874
11/20/2024	$2.874
11/19/2024	$2.874
11/18/2024	$2.874
11/17/2024	$2.874
11/16/2024	$2.874
11/15/2024	$2.874
11/14/2024	$2.979
11/13/2024	$2.979
11/12/2024	$2.979
11/11/2024	$2.979
11/10/2024	$2.979
11/09/2024	$2.979
11/08/2024	$2.849
11/07/2024	$2.849
11/06/2024	$2.849
11/05/2024	$2.849
11/04/2024	$2.849
11/03/2024	$2.849
11/02/2024	$2.849
11/01/2024	$2.849
10/31/2024	$2.849
10/30/2024	$2.849
10/29/2024	$2.899
10/28/2024	$2.899
10/27/2024	$2.899
10/26/2024	$2.899
10/25/2024	$2.899
10/24/2024	$2.899
10/23/2024	$2.899

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Tamaqua, used by 2,470 or 55.56% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Tamaqua homeowners is electricity, used by 997 homes (22.42%). The remaining homes are heated with coal (598), propane (189), wood (68), and other fuels (142).

Tamaqua Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Tamaqua Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	2,470	55.6%
Electricity	997	22.4%
Coal	598	13.4%
Propane	189	4.3%
Wood	68	1.5%
Natural Gas	62	1.4%
No Fuel	61	1.4%
Other Fuels	13	0.3%
Solar	6	0.1%

Heating oil (55.6%)

Electricity (22.4%)

Coal (13.4%)

Propane (4.3%)

Wood (1.5%)

Natural gas (1.4%)

No fuel (1.4%)

Other fuels (0.3%)

Solar (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Tamaqua

Heating oil has become less popular in Tamaqua. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,104 to 2,470, a 20.43% drop.

Tamaqua Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	3,137
2012	3,191
2013	3,094
2014	3,054
2015	3,104
2016	2,805
2017	2,668
2018	2,569
2019	2,463
2020	2,478
2021	2,474
2022	2,470

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Tamaqua

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 56 to 189.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 71 to 62.

Electricity use for home heating in Tamaqua

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Tamaqua. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 695 to 997, a 43.45% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Tamaqua

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, 6 homes in Tamaqua are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2015, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Tamaqua Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Tamaqua homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua. 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 Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua include Liberty Oil & Propane and Jack Rich Inc.

Tamaqua Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Tamaqua: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Tamaqua: 18 miles

Average Number Of Tamaqua Homes Served Per Company: 617 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Tamaqua Oil Company: 398,465 gallons per year

Tamaqua, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,470 households in Tamaqua, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Tamaqua, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

55% of Tamaqua, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Tamaqua, PA Households	Tamaqua, PA Heating Oil Households
4,446	2,470

4 Tamaqua, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Tamaqua, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Tamaqua, PA community relies on its 4 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 Tamaqua, 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 Tamaqua, PA.

Tamaqua Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The price of heating oil in Tamaqua, PA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.19 per gallon.

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

Today in Tamaqua, PA, the price of home heating oil is $2.77 per gallon, which amounts to $276.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

Heating oil prices have down in Tamaqua, PA by $0.19 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $19.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Tamaqua, PA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Tamaqua, PA. Over the past year, Tamaqua, PA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.49 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.62 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.87, and $2.72 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.77. 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.