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Oil Prices in Thornton, PA

Updated on April 14, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
American Energy Supply Corporation	$3.50	Yes	Yes
Dan Bell Oil	$3.45	Yes	Yes
Allstate Fuel Oil LLC	$3.59	Yes	Yes
Liberty Bell Discount Fuel	$2.95	Yes	Yes
Oil Patch Fuel	$3.54	Yes	Yes
Robertson Fuel Oil Inc	$3.36	Yes	Yes
Affordable Oil	$3.00	Yes	Yes
Brandywine Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Oil Express Home Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
Royal Petroleum Inc	Call for price	No	No
Meenen Oil Co Lp	Call for price	No	No
Nardello Fuels Inc	Call for price	No	No
Ferro Fuel Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Reilly & Sons Inc	Call for price	No	No
Mauger & Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Sperr's Fuel & Heating Co	Call for price	No	No

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Quantity	Price	Updated At
100 gallonsgals	$3.00 per gallon/gal	Apr 8, 2025, 3:00 PM
150 gallonsgals	$3.00 per gallon/gal	Apr 8, 2025, 3:00 PM
200 gallonsgals	$3.00 per gallon/gal	Apr 8, 2025, 3:00 PM
250 gallonsgals	$3.00 per gallon/gal	Apr 8, 2025, 3:00 PM

Thornton Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on April 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Day Trend	+$0.002
1 Week Trend	-$0.047
1 Month Trend	-$0.174
1 Year Trend	-$0.740

Thornton Heating Oil Price History

Updated on April 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
04/14/2025	$3.341
04/13/2025	$3.299
04/12/2025	$3.299
04/11/2025	$3.328
04/10/2025	$3.328
04/09/2025	$3.328
04/08/2025	$3.328
04/07/2025	$3.342
04/06/2025	$3.357
04/05/2025	$3.357
04/04/2025	$3.397
04/03/2025	$3.409
04/02/2025	$3.416
04/01/2025	$3.409
03/31/2025	$3.409
03/30/2025	$3.416
03/29/2025	$3.416
03/28/2025	$3.416
03/27/2025	$3.416
03/26/2025	$3.416
03/25/2025	$3.404
03/24/2025	$3.404
03/23/2025	$3.397
03/22/2025	$3.397
03/21/2025	$3.397
03/20/2025	$3.397
03/19/2025	$3.401
03/18/2025	$3.401
03/17/2025	$3.401
03/16/2025	$3.401

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Thornton, used by 213 or 38.87% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Thornton homeowners is heating oil, used by 194 homes (35.40%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (89), electricity (71), wood (13).

Thornton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Thornton Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	213	38.9%
Heating Oil	194	35.4%
Propane	89	16.2%
Electricity	71	13.0%
Wood	13	2.4%

Natural gas (38.9%)

Heating oil (35.4%)

Propane (16.2%)

Electricity (13.0%)

Wood (2.4%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Thornton

Heating oil has become more popular in Thornton. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes rose from 138 to 194, a 40.58% lift.

Thornton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	230
2012	224
2013	328
2014	384
2015	319
2016	270
2017	221
2018	185
2019	118
2020	138
2021	164
2022	194

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Thornton

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 93 to 89.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 448 to 213.

Electricity use for home heating in Thornton

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Thornton. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 158 to 71, a 55.06% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Thornton

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 Thornton have not yet adopted solar heating.

Thornton, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Thornton homeowners purchased a total of 125,186 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Thornton ranks 732^nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Thornton ranks 3576^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Thornton’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 Thornton, the average outside temperature was 2.2° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Thornton Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	38.4° F
2023 - 2024	40.6° F

Thornton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Thornton homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 16 heating oil companies that serve Thornton 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 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Thornton. Full service companies such as Royal Petroleum Inc or Oil Patch Fuel 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 Thornton 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 Thornton include Mauger & Company Inc and Reilly & Sons Inc.

Thornton Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Thornton: 16 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Thornton: 18 miles

Average Number Of Thornton Homes Served Per Company: 12 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Thornton Oil Company: 7,824 gallons per year

Thornton, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 194 households in Thornton, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Thornton, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

35% of Thornton, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Thornton, PA Households	Thornton, PA Heating Oil Households
548	194

16 Thornton, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 125,186 gallons of heating oil delivered to Thornton, PA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Thornton, PA community relies on its 16 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, PA.

Thornton Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Thornton, PA?

The best price of home heating oil in Thornton, PA today is $2.95 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Thornton, PA ranges from a low of $2.95 to a high of $3.59. The average heating oil price in Pennsylvania state is $3.34.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Thornton, PA?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $334.00 in Thornton, PA. Prices range from $294.90 to $359.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Thornton, PA rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Thornton, PA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.42 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Thornton, PA?

The average price of home heating oil in Thornton, PA is $3.34 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Thornton, PA?

Today in Thornton, PA, the price of home heating oil is $2.95 per gallon, which amounts to $294.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Thornton, PA?

The current price of heating oil in Thornton, PA ranges from $2.95 to $3.59 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.34 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Thornton, PA?

The current price of home heating oil in Thornton, PA ranges from $2.95 to $3.59 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Thornton, PA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Thornton, PA by $0.42 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $42.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Thornton, PA?

As of today, April 15th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.34 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.95 to $3.59 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Thornton, PA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Thornton, PA ranges from $2.95 to $3.59 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Thornton, PA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Thornton, PA. Over the past year, Thornton, PA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.87 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.52 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.34, and $2.92 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.95. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.