Cheapest Schuylkill County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/17/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/16/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/15/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/14/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/13/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/12/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/11/2025 | $2.849 |
| 12/10/2025 | $2.899 |
| 12/09/2025 | $2.899 |
| 12/08/2025 | $2.949 |
| 12/07/2025 | $2.949 |
| 12/06/2025 | $2.949 |
| 12/05/2025 | $2.949 |
| 12/04/2025 | $2.949 |
| 12/03/2025 | $2.949 |
| 12/02/2025 | $2.959 |
| 12/01/2025 | $2.819 |
| 11/30/2025 | $2.819 |
| 11/29/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/28/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/27/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/26/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/25/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/24/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/23/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/22/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/21/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/20/2025 | $2.859 |
| 11/19/2025 | $2.909 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Schuylkill Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a host of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Schuylkill, used by 2,796,352 or 52% of families. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Schuylkill homeowners is Electricity, used by 1,447,260 homes (27%). The rest of the homes are heated with Heating Oil (12%), Propane (5%), Wood (2%), and Coal (1%).
Schuylkill County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34,874,317 | 2,838,374 | 16,489,698 | 7,027,777 | 1,537,838 | 38,300 | 509,973 |
| 2024 | 33,713,467 | 2,974,752 | 16,101,973 | 7,960,996 | 1,450,619 | 47,633 | 504,784 |
| 2023 | 32,555,397 | 3,095,841 | 15,715,074 | 8,885,520 | 1,365,275 | 55,043 | 498,627 |
| 2022 | 32,091,195 | 3,057,784 | 15,369,304 | 9,272,850 | 1,355,371 | 53,326 | 481,300 |
| 2021 | 31,895,666 | 2,915,345 | 14,958,236 | 9,432,650 | 1,407,109 | 44,183 | 463,731 |
| 2020 | 31,606,820 | 2,817,235 | 14,562,280 | 9,620,215 | 1,479,556 | 37,065 | 446,905 |
| 2019 | 31,301,416 | 2,726,491 | 14,195,208 | 9,754,979 | 1,547,415 | 31,328 | 436,087 |
| 2018 | 31,078,731 | 2,619,852 | 13,846,953 | 9,859,202 | 1,617,768 | 26,203 | 439,142 |
| 2017 | 30,931,676 | 2,540,423 | 13,564,648 | 10,033,309 | 1,678,830 | 22,191 | 438,648 |
| 2016 | 30,660,387 | 2,454,018 | 13,274,023 | 10,250,157 | 1,709,933 | 20,132 | 430,497 |
| 2015 | 30,415,903 | 2,360,877 | 12,971,247 | 10,600,440 | 1,733,119 | 19,192 | 414,084 |
| 2014 | 30,356,760 | 2,294,300 | 12,713,074 | 10,994,255 | 1,726,382 | 17,015 | 393,811 |
| 2013 | 30,372,204 | 2,244,427 | 12,445,957 | 11,382,810 | 1,680,034 | 15,202 | 370,032 |
| 2012 | 30,426,899 | 2,190,490 | 12,130,568 | 11,814,697 | 1,632,638 | 14,664 | 344,294 |
| 2011 | 30,449,683 | 2,151,843 | 11,795,862 | 12,228,626 | 1,569,666 | 12,253 | 323,710 |
| 2010 | 30,461,899 | 2,137,910 | 11,445,998 | 12,633,704 | 1,488,577 | 11,144 | 317,682 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Schuylkill
Heating oil has become less popular in Schuylkill. In the 6 years since 2019, the number of families using fuel oil decreased from 792,365 to 663,450, a 16% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Schuylkill
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 235,490 to 282,182, a 20% change. Comparing 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 2,634,591 to 2,796,352, a 6% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Schuylkill
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Schuylkill. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity increased from 1,222,377 to 1,447,260, a 18% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Schuylkill
Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Now, 7,204 homes in Schuylkill are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 70% gain from 2019, when 4,241 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Schuylkill County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Schuylkill households heating with number two heating oil, selecting which of the 15 heating oil companies that serve Schuylkill makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who are willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Schuylkill. Full service companies such as DeSousa Oil & Service Corp or Wisser Coal & Fuel Oil offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The family does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for customers who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in return for better 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 Schuylkill cash heating oil companies serving Schuylkill include Tirpak Energy and Liberty Oil & Propane.
Schuylkill Fuel Oil Company Fast Facts: Fuel oil Companies Serving Schuylkill: 15 companies .
Average Number of Schuylkill Households Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 11668
Schuylkill Heating Oil Delivery Overview
663,450 households in Schuylkill heat their homes with heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Schuylkill temperatures drop as low as 29° F each winter. 12% of Schuylkill residences are reliant on heating oil delivery each winter.
32.71% of Schuylkill County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Schuylkill County Households | Schuylkill County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 535,106 | 175,025 |
138 Schuylkill Oil Companies You Can Bank On
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of heating oil delivered to Schuylkill households during this past winter, the Schuylkill community looks to its 138 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Schuylkill, two of the closest terminals are Ergon in Newell, PA and Etmt in Blawnox, PA. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to homes and businesses throughout Schuylkill and the surrounding region.
