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Oil Prices in Portage, PA

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
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Blair County Oil And Supply Inc Call for price No No
SelLo Oil Inc Call for price No No

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Portage, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Portage Heating Oil Price History

Updated on October 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
10/21/2024$2.770
10/20/2024$2.770
10/19/2024$2.770
10/18/2024$2.770
10/17/2024$2.770
10/16/2024$2.770
10/15/2024$2.770
10/14/2024$2.770
10/13/2024$2.770
10/12/2024$2.770
10/11/2024$2.770
10/10/2024$2.770
10/09/2024$2.770
10/08/2024$2.770
10/07/2024$2.770
10/06/2024$2.770
10/05/2024$2.770
10/04/2024$2.770
10/03/2024$2.770
10/02/2024$2.770
10/01/2024$2.770
09/30/2024$2.770
09/29/2024$2.770
09/28/2024$2.770
09/27/2024$2.770
09/26/2024$2.770
09/25/2024$2.770
09/24/2024$2.770
09/23/2024$2.770

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Portage, used by 1,354 or 51.58% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Portage homeowners is heating oil, used by 785 homes (29.90%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (160), wood (155), coal (138), and other fuels (32).

Portage Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelPortage Households % of Households
Natural Gas1,35451.6%
Heating Oil78529.9%
Electricity1606.1%
Wood1555.9%
Coal1385.3%
Propane321.2%

Natural gas (51.6%)

Heating oil (29.9%)

Electricity (6.1%)

Wood (5.9%)

Coal (5.3%)

Propane (1.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Portage

Heating oil has become more popular in Portage. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes rose from 669 to 785, a 17.34% lift.

Portage Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011695
2012700
2013671
2014629
2015620
2016586
2017590
2018625
2019621
2020669
2021725
2022785

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Portage

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 32 to 32.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,574 to 1,354.

Electricity use for home heating in Portage

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Portage. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 186 to 160, a 13.98% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Portage

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 Portage have not yet adopted solar heating.

Portage, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Portage homeowners purchased a total of 506,552 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Portage ranks 266th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Portage ranks 1509th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Portage’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 Portage, the average outside temperature was 3.4° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Portage Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202537.1° F
2023 - 202433.7° F

Portage Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Portage homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Portage 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 Portage. 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 Portage 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 Portage include Barber Oil Company and Blair County Oil And Supply Inc.

Portage Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Portage: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Portage: 18 miles

Average Number Of Portage Homes Served Per Company: 261 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Portage Oil Company: 168,850 gallons per year

Portage, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 785 households in Portage, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Portage, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

29% of Portage, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Portage, PA HouseholdsPortage, PA Heating Oil Households
2,625785

3 Portage, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 506,551 gallons of heating oil delivered to Portage, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Portage, 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 Portage, 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 Portage, PA.

Portage 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.

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