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Oil Prices in Tarentum, PA
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glassmere Fuel Service | Call for price | No | No |
| Purvis Brothers Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Orris Fuel Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Monarch Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
Tarentum Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Tarentum homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Tarentum 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 Tarentum. 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 Tarentum 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 Tarentum include Orris Fuel Inc and Purvis Brothers Inc.
Tarentum Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Tarentum: 4 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Tarentum: 18 miles
Average Number Of Tarentum Homes Served Per Company: 51 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Tarentum Oil Company: 33,232 gallons per year
Tarentum, PA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Tarentum homeowners purchased a total of 132,930 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Tarentum ranks 720th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Tarentum ranks 3485th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Tarentum’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 Tarentum, the average outside temperature was 3.2° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Tarentum Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 33.4° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 36.6° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Tarentum Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Tarentum, used by 3,203 or 76.76% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Tarentum homeowners is electricity, used by 582 homes (13.95%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (206), propane (78), wood (54), and other fuels (27).
Tarentum Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Tarentum Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 3,203 | 76.8% |
| Electricity | 582 | 13.9% |
| Heating Oil | 206 | 4.9% |
| Propane | 78 | 1.9% |
| Wood | 54 | 1.3% |
| No Fuel | 36 | 0.9% |
| Other Fuels | 27 | 0.7% |
Natural gas (76.8%)
Electricity (13.9%)
Heating oil (4.9%)
Propane (1.9%)
Wood (1.3%)
No fuel (0.9%)
Other fuels (0.7%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Tarentum
Heating oil has become less popular in Tarentum. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 397 to 206, a 48.11% drop.
Tarentum Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 441 |
| 2012 | 446 |
| 2013 | 397 |
| 2014 | 511 |
| 2015 | 435 |
| 2016 | 375 |
| 2017 | 340 |
| 2018 | 366 |
| 2019 | 346 |
| 2020 | 296 |
| 2021 | 247 |
| 2022 | 206 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Tarentum
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 60 to 78.
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,324 to 3,203.
Electricity use for home heating in Tarentum
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Tarentum. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 288 to 582, a 102.08% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Tarentum
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.
Homeowners in Tarentum have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Tarentum, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 206 households in Tarentum, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Tarentum, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
4% of Tarentum, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Tarentum, PA Households | Tarentum, PA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 4,173 | 206 |
4 Tarentum, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 132,929 gallons of heating oil delivered to Tarentum, PA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Tarentum, 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 Tarentum, 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 Tarentum, PA.
Tarentum 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.
