Lancaster County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 04:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | $3.049 |
| 10/26/2025 | $3.049 |
| 10/25/2025 | $3.037 |
| 10/24/2025 | $3.037 |
| 10/23/2025 | $2.962 |
| 10/22/2025 | $2.959 |
| 10/21/2025 | $2.954 |
| 10/20/2025 | $2.954 |
| 10/19/2025 | $2.954 |
| 10/18/2025 | $2.954 |
| 10/17/2025 | $2.954 |
| 10/16/2025 | $2.956 |
| 10/15/2025 | $2.971 |
| 10/14/2025 | $2.974 |
| 10/13/2025 | $2.974 |
| 10/12/2025 | $2.975 |
| 10/11/2025 | $2.975 |
| 10/10/2025 | $2.975 |
| 10/09/2025 | $2.972 |
| 10/08/2025 | $2.969 |
| 10/07/2025 | $2.969 |
| 10/06/2025 | $2.969 |
| 10/05/2025 | $2.976 |
| 10/04/2025 | $2.976 |
| 10/03/2025 | $2.956 |
| 10/02/2025 | $2.959 |
| 10/01/2025 | $2.961 |
| 09/30/2025 | $2.966 |
| 09/29/2025 | $2.966 |
| 09/28/2025 | $2.911 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Lancaster County Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Lancaster County, used by 2,698,438 or 51.75% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Lancaster County homeowners is electricity, used by 1,275,546 homes (24.46%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (786,449), propane (256,098), wood (122,435), and other fuels (50,506).
Lancaster County Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Lancaster County Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 2.6M | 51.8% |
| Electricity | 1.2M | 24.5% |
| Heating Oil | 786,449 | 15.1% |
| Propane | 256,098 | 4.9% |
| Wood | 122,435 | 2.4% |
| Coal | 51,531 | 1.0% |
| Other Fuels | 50,506 | 1.0% |
| No Fuel | 33,356 | 0.6% |
| Solar | 4,093 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (51.8%)
Electricity (24.5%)
Heating oil (15.1%)
Propane (4.9%)
Wood (2.4%)
Coal (1.0%)
Other fuels (1.0%)
No fuel (0.6%)
Solar (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Lancaster County
Heating oil has become less popular in Lancaster County. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 811,086 to 786,449, a 3.04% drop.
Lancaster County Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1.0M |
| 2012 | 1.0M |
| 2013 | 963,754 |
| 2014 | 930,735 |
| 2015 | 899,276 |
| 2016 | 864,952 |
| 2017 | 843,020 |
| 2018 | 828,104 |
| 2019 | 814,213 |
| 2020 | 811,086 |
| 2021 | 790,823 |
| 2022 | 786,449 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Lancaster County
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 232,603 to 256,098.
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,619,736 to 2,698,438.
Electricity use for home heating in Lancaster County
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Lancaster County. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,199,935 to 1,275,546, a 6.30% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Lancaster County
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.
Currently, 4,093 homes in Lancaster County are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 46.07% increase from 2020, when only 2,802 homes had installed active solar heating.
Lancaster County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Lancaster County homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 30 heating oil companies that serve Lancaster County 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 126 “full-service” oil companies that serve Lancaster County. Full service companies such as Aero Energy or Suburban Propane 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 Lancaster County 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 Lancaster County include Talley Petroleum Enterprises Inc and Peggy's Fuel Oil.
Lancaster County Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Lancaster County: 30 companies
Average Number Of Lancaster County Homes Served Per Company: 1,245 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Lancaster County Oil Company: 803,879 gallons per year
Lancaster County Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 37,373 households in Lancaster County heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Lancaster County temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
17.79% of Lancaster County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Lancaster County Households | Lancaster County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 210,056 | 37,373 |
531 Lancaster County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 24 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Lancaster County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Lancaster County community relies on its 531 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 Lancaster County, two of the closest terminals are Lucknow in SinkingSprings, PA and Etmt in Montello, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Lancaster County.
