Lehigh County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on September 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 09/14/2025 | $2.981 |
| 09/13/2025 | $2.981 |
| 09/12/2025 | $2.981 |
| 09/11/2025 | $2.975 |
| 09/10/2025 | $2.996 |
| 09/09/2025 | $3.131 |
| 09/08/2025 | $3.131 |
| 09/07/2025 | $3.129 |
| 09/06/2025 | $3.129 |
| 09/05/2025 | $3.221 |
| 09/04/2025 | $3.221 |
| 09/03/2025 | $3.219 |
| 09/02/2025 | $3.171 |
| 09/01/2025 | $3.172 |
| 08/31/2025 | $3.172 |
| 08/30/2025 | $3.172 |
| 08/29/2025 | $3.171 |
| 08/28/2025 | $3.174 |
| 08/27/2025 | $3.111 |
| 08/26/2025 | $3.190 |
| 08/25/2025 | $3.190 |
| 08/24/2025 | $3.190 |
| 08/23/2025 | $3.190 |
| 08/22/2025 | $3.190 |
| 08/21/2025 | $3.181 |
| 08/20/2025 | $3.178 |
| 08/19/2025 | $3.178 |
| 08/18/2025 | $3.200 |
| 08/17/2025 | $3.691 |
| 08/16/2025 | $3.691 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Lehigh County Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Lehigh County, used by 2,698,438 or 51.75% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Lehigh 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).
Lehigh County Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Lehigh 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 Lehigh County
Heating oil has become less popular in Lehigh County. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 828,104 to 786,449, a 5.03% drop.
Lehigh 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 Lehigh County
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 214,804 to 256,098.
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,582,392 to 2,698,438.
Electricity use for home heating in Lehigh County
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Lehigh County. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,142,039 to 1,275,546, a 11.69% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Lehigh 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 Lehigh County are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 109.15% increase from 2018, when only 1,957 homes had installed active solar heating.
Lehigh County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Lehigh County homeowners purchased a total of 22 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Lehigh County’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 Lehigh County, the average outside temperature was 3.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Lehigh County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 31.2° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.6° F |
Lehigh County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Lehigh County homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 37 heating oil companies that serve Lehigh 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 118 “full-service” oil companies that serve Lehigh County. Full service companies such as Wisser Coal & Fuel Oil or DeSousa Oil & Service Corp 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 Lehigh 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 Lehigh County include Liberty Oil & Propane and Lehigh Fuels Llc.
Lehigh County Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Lehigh County: 37 companies
Average Number Of Lehigh County Homes Served Per Company: 932 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Lehigh County Oil Company: 601,984 gallons per year
Lehigh County Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 34,517 households in Lehigh County heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Lehigh County temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
18% of Lehigh County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Lehigh County Households | Lehigh County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 183,634 | 34,517 |
570 Lehigh County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 22 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Lehigh County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Lehigh County community relies on its 570 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 Lehigh County, two of the closest terminals are Spmt in Fullerton, PA and Lucknow in Fullerton, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Lehigh County.
