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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 4 Tarentum Suppliers

Oil Prices in Tarentum, PA

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Glassmere Fuel Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Purvis Brothers Inc	Call for price	No	No
Orris Fuel Inc	Call for price	No	No
Monarch Oil Co	Call for price	No	No

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Tarentum, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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 (63).

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 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 346 to 206, a 40.46% 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 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 134 to 78.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 3,619 to 3,203.

Electricity use for home heating in Tarentum

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Tarentum. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 532 to 582, a 9.40% 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.

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 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 2023, 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.