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Oil Prices in Philadelphia, NY

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Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Philly Fuels Inc	Call for price	No	No

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Propane is the most popular choice in Philadelphia, used by 214 or 28.19% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Philadelphia homeowners is heating oil, used by 192 homes (25.30%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (178), wood (107), natural gas (39), and other fuels (29).

Philadelphia Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Philadelphia Households	% of Households
Propane	214	28.2%
Heating Oil	192	25.3%
Electricity	178	23.5%
Wood	107	14.1%
Natural Gas	39	5.1%
Coal	16	2.1%
Other Fuels	13	1.7%

Propane (28.2%)

Heating oil (25.3%)

Electricity (23.5%)

Wood (14.1%)

Natural gas (5.1%)

Coal (2.1%)

Other fuels (1.7%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Philadelphia

Heating oil has become less popular in Philadelphia. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 268 to 192, a 28.36% drop.

Philadelphia Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	327
2012	290
2013	269
2014	268
2015	266
2016	265
2017	271
2018	254
2019	230
2020	221
2021	206
2022	192

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Philadelphia

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 125 to 214.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 67 to 39.

Electricity use for home heating in Philadelphia

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Philadelphia. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 239 to 178, a 25.52% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia have not yet adopted solar heating.

Philadelphia, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Philadelphia homeowners purchased a total of 92,526 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Philadelphia ranks 818^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Philadelphia ranks 4057^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Philadelphia’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 Philadelphia, the average outside temperature was 3.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Philadelphia Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	35.1° F
2023 - 2024	31.8° F

Philadelphia Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Philadelphia homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 1 heating oil companies that serve Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia include Philly Fuels Inc and undefined.

Philadelphia Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Philadelphia: 1 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Philadelphia: 18 miles

Average Number Of Philadelphia Homes Served Per Company: 192 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Philadelphia Oil Company: 92,526 gallons per year

Philadelphia, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 192 households in Philadelphia, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Philadelphia, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

25% of Philadelphia, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Philadelphia, NY Households	Philadelphia, NY Heating Oil Households
759	192

1 Philadelphia, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 92,526 gallons of heating oil delivered to Philadelphia, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Philadelphia, NY community relies on its 1 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 Philadelphia, NY, 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 Philadelphia, NY.

Philadelphia 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.