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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 5 California Suppliers

Oil Prices in California, PA

Updated Today at 01:09 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

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California, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

California Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/08/2024	$2.950
11/07/2024	$2.950
11/06/2024	$2.950
11/05/2024	$2.950
11/04/2024	$2.950
11/03/2024	$2.950
11/02/2024	$2.950
11/01/2024	$2.950
10/31/2024	$2.950
10/30/2024	$2.950
10/29/2024	$2.950
10/28/2024	$2.950
10/27/2024	$2.950
10/26/2024	$2.950
10/25/2024	$2.950
10/24/2024	$2.950
10/23/2024	$2.950
10/22/2024	$2.950
10/21/2024	$2.950
10/20/2024	$2.950
10/19/2024	$2.950
10/18/2024	$2.950
10/17/2024	$2.950
10/16/2024	$2.950
10/15/2024	$2.950
10/14/2024	$2.950
10/13/2024	$2.950
10/12/2024	$2.950
10/11/2024	$2.950
10/10/2024	$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 less popular in California. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 19 to 13, a 31.58% drop.

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 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 0 to 16.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,235 to 471.

Electricity use for home heating in California

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in California. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 398 to 623, a 56.53% 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 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?

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.