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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 4 Tafton Suppliers

Oil Prices in Tafton, PA

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Advantage Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Firmstone Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Highhouse Oil Operations Inc Call for price No No
Locklins Bottled Gas Inc Call for price No No

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Propane is the most popular choice in Tafton, used by 387 or 58.55% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Tafton homeowners is electricity, used by 159 homes (24.05%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (109), wood (43), natural gas (17), and other fuels (5).

Tafton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelTafton Households % of Households
Propane38758.6%
Electricity15924.1%
Heating Oil10916.5%
Wood436.5%
Natural Gas172.6%
Other Fuels50.8%

Propane (58.6%)

Electricity (24.1%)

Heating oil (16.5%)

Wood (6.5%)

Natural gas (2.6%)

Other fuels (0.8%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Tafton

Heating oil has become less popular in Tafton. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 238 to 109, a 54.20% drop.

Tafton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
201185
201298
2013129
2014131
2015176
2016238
2017194
2018186
2019205
2020164
2021134
2022109

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Tafton

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 175 to 387.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 0 to 17.

Electricity use for home heating in Tafton

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Tafton. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 113 to 159, a 40.71% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Tafton

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 Tafton have not yet adopted solar heating.

Tafton, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Tafton homeowners purchased a total of 70,337 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Tafton ranks 914th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Tafton ranks 4443rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Tafton’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 Tafton, the average outside temperature was 3.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Tafton Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202536.7° F
2023 - 202433.4° F

Tafton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Tafton homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Tafton 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 Tafton. 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 Tafton 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 Tafton include Locklins Bottled Gas Inc and Advantage Oil Co Inc.

Tafton Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Tafton: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Tafton: 18 miles

Average Number Of Tafton Homes Served Per Company: 27 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Tafton Oil Company: 17,584 gallons per year

Tafton, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 109 households in Tafton, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Tafton, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

16% of Tafton, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Tafton, PA HouseholdsTafton, PA Heating Oil Households
661109

4 Tafton, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 70,336 gallons of heating oil delivered to Tafton, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Tafton, 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 Tafton, PA, two of the closest terminals are Lucknow in Dupont, PA and Spmt in Fullerton, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Tafton, PA.

Tafton 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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