Find best California oil prices with our free heating oil search engine
Searching for fuel oil prices in California has never been easier.
Just enter you ZIP and compare today's California fuel oil prices per gallon, right now
California oil prices can change up to three times per day
Homeowners like you in California can save $100 per delivery with our instant oil price search
We respect your privacy: searching requires no sensitive personal information
Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 5 California Suppliers
Oil Prices in California, PA
Updated Today at 10:31 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Cr Augenstein Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Gnagey Gas & Oil Company Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Wilson Home Heating Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Courtesy Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
Why California Homeowners Choose Heat Fleet?
Quality Oil
On-Time Delivery
No Contracts
Trusted California Providers
Pay Later
4 interest free payments with
Heat Fleet Champions California Homeowners
We promote residential heating oil savings in California by providing real-time California heating oil prices and state-of-the-art secure online ordering.
California, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map
California Heating Oil Price History
Updated on December 20, 2024 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 | $2.990 |
| 12/19/2024 | $2.990 |
| 12/18/2024 | $2.990 |
| 12/17/2024 | $2.990 |
| 12/16/2024 | $2.990 |
| 12/15/2024 | $2.990 |
| 12/14/2024 | $2.990 |
| 12/13/2024 | $2.990 |
| 12/12/2024 | $2.990 |
| 12/11/2024 | $2.990 |
| 12/10/2024 | $2.990 |
| 12/09/2024 | $2.990 |
| 12/08/2024 | $2.990 |
| 12/07/2024 | $2.990 |
| 12/06/2024 | $2.990 |
| 12/05/2024 | $2.990 |
| 12/04/2024 | $2.990 |
| 12/03/2024 | $2.990 |
| 12/02/2024 | $2.990 |
| 12/01/2024 | $2.990 |
| 11/30/2024 | $2.990 |
| 11/29/2024 | $2.990 |
| 11/28/2024 | $2.990 |
| 11/27/2024 | $2.990 |
| 11/26/2024 | $2.990 |
| 11/25/2024 | $2.990 |
| 11/08/2024 | $2.950 |
| 11/07/2024 | $2.950 |
| 11/06/2024 | $2.950 |
| 11/05/2024 | $2.950 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: California Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in California, used by 623 or 51.07% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for California homeowners is natural gas, used by 471 homes (38.61%). The remaining homes are heated with no fuel (92), coal (17), propane (16), and other fuels (29).
California Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | California Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 623 | 51.1% |
| Natural Gas | 471 | 38.6% |
| No Fuel | 92 | 7.5% |
| Coal | 17 | 1.4% |
| Propane | 16 | 1.3% |
| Other Fuels | 16 | 1.3% |
| Heating Oil | 13 | 1.1% |
Electricity (51.1%)
Natural gas (38.6%)
No fuel (7.5%)
Coal (1.4%)
Propane (1.3%)
Other fuels (1.3%)
Heating oil (1.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in California
Heating oil has become more popular in California. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 0 to 13, a Infinity% lift.
California Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 13 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in California
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 24 to 16.
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,170 to 471.
Electricity use for home heating in California
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in California. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 386 to 623, a 61.40% increase.
Solar use for home heating in California
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 California have not yet adopted solar heating.
California, PA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, California homeowners purchased a total of 8,389 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, California ranks 1362nd for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, California ranks 6272nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
California’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 California, the average outside temperature was 3.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
California Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 41.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 37.4° F |
California Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For California homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve California 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 California. 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 California 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 California include Courtesy Oil Inc and Cr Augenstein Inc.
California Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving California: 5 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to California: 18 miles
Average Number Of California Homes Served Per Company: 2 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per California Oil Company: 1,677 gallons per year
California, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 13 households in California, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when California, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
1% of California, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| California, PA Households | California, PA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1,220 | 13 |
5 California, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 8,388 gallons of heating oil delivered to California, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the California, PA community relies on its 5 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 California, 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 California, PA.
California Heating Oil Prices FAQs
What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?
Do I need to be home for the delivery?
How much oil should I order?
What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?
Heating Oil Prices Near You In These Adjacent Towns
© Davos Energy LLC 2024
All Rights Reserved
CT Online Marketplace
Reg#0001286 14