Cheapest Lebanon County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 18, 2026 at 01:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | $3.748 |
| 02/17/2026 | $3.758 |
| 02/16/2026 | $3.773 |
| 02/15/2026 | $3.787 |
| 02/14/2026 | $3.787 |
| 02/13/2026 | $3.786 |
| 02/12/2026 | $3.699 |
| 02/11/2026 | $3.699 |
| 02/10/2026 | $3.699 |
| 02/09/2026 | $3.699 |
| 02/08/2026 | $3.690 |
| 02/07/2026 | $3.690 |
| 02/06/2026 | $3.690 |
| 02/05/2026 | $3.699 |
| 02/04/2026 | $3.690 |
| 02/03/2026 | $3.690 |
| 02/02/2026 | $3.699 |
| 02/01/2026 | $3.549 |
| 01/31/2026 | $3.549 |
| 01/30/2026 | $3.549 |
| 01/29/2026 | $3.549 |
| 01/28/2026 | $3.379 |
| 01/27/2026 | $3.299 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.179 |
| 01/25/2026 | $3.099 |
| 01/24/2026 | $3.099 |
| 01/23/2026 | $3.099 |
| 01/22/2026 | $3.099 |
| 01/21/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/20/2026 | $2.949 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Lebanon Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a host of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Lebanon, used by 2,796,352 or 52% of residents. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Lebanon residents is Electricity, used by 1,447,260 homes (27%). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (12%), Propane (5%), Wood (2%), and Coal (1%).
Lebanon County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,796,352 | 282,182 | 1,447,260 | 663,450 | 112,270 | 7,204 | 31,146 |
| 2024 | 2,785,913 | 276,598 | 1,396,275 | 685,083 | 111,416 | 6,155 | 32,085 |
| 2023 | 2,698,411 | 278,621 | 1,389,291 | 717,601 | 111,540 | 6,964 | 44,558 |
| 2022 | 2,710,114 | 282,625 | 1,337,240 | 742,118 | 105,147 | 5,282 | 41,959 |
| 2021 | 2,677,533 | 267,454 | 1,287,322 | 760,867 | 109,832 | 4,867 | 46,436 |
| 2020 | 2,656,062 | 251,472 | 1,254,850 | 776,616 | 113,900 | 4,554 | 41,326 |
| 2019 | 2,634,591 | 235,490 | 1,222,377 | 792,365 | 117,969 | 4,241 | 36,216 |
| 2018 | 2,592,386 | 225,476 | 1,198,450 | 806,761 | 128,110 | 2,197 | 35,172 |
| 2017 | 2,598,275 | 222,650 | 1,158,937 | 790,353 | 127,198 | 2,225 | 35,586 |
| 2016 | 2,551,248 | 209,719 | 1,133,797 | 805,822 | 125,583 | 1,639 | 34,565 |
| 2015 | 2,549,385 | 200,754 | 1,103,995 | 837,082 | 141,835 | 2,117 | 38,034 |
| 2014 | 2,528,694 | 198,296 | 1,087,741 | 858,758 | 148,256 | 1,760 | 36,886 |
| 2013 | 2,516,052 | 195,799 | 1,086,074 | 870,064 | 148,597 | 1,408 | 33,941 |
| 2012 | 2,530,063 | 188,880 | 1,046,982 | 936,674 | 145,089 | 1,484 | 31,494 |
| 2011 | 2,516,883 | 178,387 | 1,019,764 | 973,749 | 137,625 | 1,545 | 28,259 |
| 2010 | 2,530,446 | 177,562 | 997,925 | 993,832 | 126,074 | 597 | 29,423 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Lebanon
Number two heating oil has become less popular in Lebanon. In the 13 years since 2012, the number of families using oil declined from 936,674 to 663,450, a 29% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Lebanon
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 188,880 to 282,182, a 49% change. Comparing 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,530,063 to 2,796,352, a 11% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Lebanon
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Lebanon. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity increased from 1,046,982 to 1,447,260, a 38% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Lebanon
Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. As it stands today, 7,204 homes in Lebanon are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 385% gain from 2012, when 1,484 homes utilized active solar heating.
Lebanon County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Lebanon County homeowners purchased a total of 12 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Lebanon’s overall fuel oil usage varies from year to year based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside dips, homes’ boilers need to burn more and more number two heating oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Lebanon was 29.3°F, which was 5.5°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Lebanon County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.8° F |
Lebanon County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Lebanon families heating with fuel oil, choosing which of the 23 heating oil companies that serve Lebanon makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 45 “full-service” oil companies that serve Lebanon. Full service companies such as Meyer Oil Company or Sauder Fuel offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The customer does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for households who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the number two heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. Some of the 2 Lebanon cash heating oil companies serving Lebanon include Eby Oil Inc and Werley Energy.
Lebanon Heating Oil Company Fast Facts: Fuel oil Companies Serving Lebanon: 23 companies .
Average Number of Lebanon Homes Served per Heating Oil company : 28846
Lebanon Heating Oil Delivery Overview
663,450 houses in Lebanon heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Lebanon temperatures drop as low as 23.2° F each winter. 12% of Lebanon residences rely on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
6.15% of Lebanon County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Lebanon County Households | Lebanon County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 10.7M | 663,450 |
153 Lebanon Heating Oil Companies You Can Trust
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Lebanon families last winter, the Lebanon community relies on its 153 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery can be summed up in two steps: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Lebanon, two of the closest terminals are Ergon in Newell, PA and Etmt in Blawnox, PA. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to residences and companies throughout Lebanon and the surrounding vicinity.
