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Oil Prices in Dunbar, 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
Gnagey Gas & Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Courtesy Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Dunbar, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Dunbar 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: Dunbar Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Dunbar, used by 739 or 41.75% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Dunbar homeowners is natural gas, used by 454 homes (25.65%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (332), propane (134), wood (71), and other fuels (48).

Dunbar Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Dunbar Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	739	41.8%
Natural Gas	454	25.7%
Electricity	332	18.8%
Propane	134	7.6%
Wood	71	4.0%
Other Fuels	20	1.1%
No Fuel	18	1.0%
Coal	10	0.6%

Heating oil (41.8%)

Natural gas (25.7%)

Electricity (18.8%)

Propane (7.6%)

Wood (4.0%)

Other fuels (1.1%)

No fuel (1.0%)

Coal (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dunbar

Heating oil has become less popular in Dunbar. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 986 to 739, a 25.05% drop.

Dunbar Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,066
2012	986
2013	798
2014	821
2015	852
2016	709
2017	742
2018	732
2019	696
2020	725
2021	732
2022	739

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dunbar

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 44 to 134.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 404 to 454.

Electricity use for home heating in Dunbar

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Dunbar. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 322 to 332, a 3.11% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Dunbar

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 Dunbar have not yet adopted solar heating.

Dunbar Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Dunbar homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Dunbar 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 Dunbar. 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 Dunbar 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 Dunbar include Courtesy Oil Inc and Gnagey Gas & Oil Company Inc.

Dunbar Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Dunbar: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Dunbar: 18 miles

Average Number Of Dunbar Homes Served Per Company: 246 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Dunbar Oil Company: 158,956 gallons per year

Dunbar, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 739 households in Dunbar, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dunbar, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

41% of Dunbar, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Dunbar, PA Households	Dunbar, PA Heating Oil Households
1,770	739

3 Dunbar, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 476,868 gallons of heating oil delivered to Dunbar, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Dunbar, PA community relies on its 3 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 Dunbar, 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 Dunbar, PA.

Dunbar 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.