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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 4 Luzerne Suppliers

Oil Prices in Luzerne, PA

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Union Petroleum Co	Call for price	No	No
Button Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Newell Fuel Service Inc & Subsidiaries	Call for price	No	No
Buy the Gallon LLC	Call for price	No	No

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Luzerne, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Luzerne, used by 1,214 or 82.70% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Luzerne homeowners is propane, used by 168 homes (11.44%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (161), coal (27), heating oil (25).

Luzerne Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Luzerne Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	1,214	82.7%
Propane	168	11.4%
Electricity	161	11.0%
Coal	27	1.8%
Heating Oil	25	1.7%

Natural gas (82.7%)

Propane (11.4%)

Electricity (11.0%)

Coal (1.8%)

Heating oil (1.7%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Luzerne

Heating oil has become less popular in Luzerne. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 125 to 25, a 80.00% drop.

Luzerne Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	148
2012	161
2013	98
2014	74
2015	132
2016	152
2017	125
2018	157
2019	107
2020	38
2021	31
2022	25

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Luzerne

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 31 to 168.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 995 to 1,214.

Electricity use for home heating in Luzerne

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Luzerne. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 291 to 161, a 44.67% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Luzerne

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 Luzerne have not yet adopted solar heating.

Luzerne, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Luzerne homeowners purchased a total of 16,132 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Luzerne ranks 1281^st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Luzerne ranks 5917^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Luzerne’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 Luzerne, the average outside temperature was 2.9° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Luzerne Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	36.3° F
2023 - 2024	33.4° F

Luzerne Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Luzerne homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Luzerne 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 Luzerne. 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 Luzerne 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 Luzerne include Buy the Gallon LLC and Union Petroleum Co.

Luzerne Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Luzerne: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Luzerne: 18 miles

Average Number Of Luzerne Homes Served Per Company: 6 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Luzerne Oil Company: 4,033 gallons per year

Luzerne, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 25 households in Luzerne, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Luzerne, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

1% of Luzerne, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Luzerne, PA Households	Luzerne, PA Heating Oil Households
1,468	25

4 Luzerne, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 16,132 gallons of heating oil delivered to Luzerne, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Luzerne, 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 Luzerne, 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 Luzerne, PA.

Luzerne 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.