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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 9 Scranton Suppliers

Oil Prices in Scranton, PA

Updated Today at 12:28 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Buy the Gallon LLC Call for price No No
Santarelli Online Discount $2.82 Yes Yes
Newell Fuel Service Inc & Subsidiaries Call for price No No
Plociniak Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
Santarelli Sons Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Union Petroleum Co Call for price No No
Locklins Bottled Gas Inc Call for price No No
Kanuik Oil Company Call for price No No
Ace Robbins Inc Call for price No No

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Scranton, PA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.82 $2.82 Dec 30, 2024, 12:23 PM
150$2.82 $2.82 Dec 30, 2024, 12:23 PM
200$2.80 $2.80 Dec 30, 2024, 12:23 PM
250$2.80 $2.80 Dec 30, 2024, 12:23 PM

Scranton Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/30/2024$2.819
12/29/2024$3.129
12/28/2024$3.129
12/27/2024$3.129
12/26/2024$2.819
12/25/2024$2.819
12/24/2024$2.819
12/23/2024$2.819
12/22/2024$2.819
12/21/2024$2.819
12/20/2024$2.809
12/19/2024$2.809
12/18/2024$2.809
12/17/2024$2.809
12/16/2024$2.809
12/15/2024$3.314
12/14/2024$3.314
12/13/2024$3.314
12/12/2024$3.314
12/11/2024$2.809
12/10/2024$2.809
12/09/2024$2.809
12/08/2024$2.809
12/07/2024$2.809
12/06/2024$2.809
12/05/2024$2.809
12/04/2024$2.819
12/02/2024$2.799
12/01/2024$2.799
11/30/2024$2.799

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Scranton, used by 29,844 or 75.55% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Scranton homeowners is electricity, used by 6,979 homes (17.67%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,307), propane (692), wood (645), and other fuels (774).

Scranton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelScranton Households % of Households
Natural Gas29,84475.6%
Electricity6,97917.7%
Heating Oil1,3073.3%
Propane6921.8%
Wood6451.6%
Other Fuels3200.8%
No Fuel2380.6%
Coal2160.6%

Natural gas (75.6%)

Electricity (17.7%)

Heating oil (3.3%)

Propane (1.8%)

Wood (1.6%)

Other fuels (0.8%)

No fuel (0.6%)

Coal (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Scranton

Heating oil has become less popular in Scranton. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,485 to 1,307, a 11.99% drop.

Scranton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20113,088
20122,742
20132,479
20142,118
20152,011
20161,989
20171,729
20181,708
20191,485
20201,544
20211,411
20221,307

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Scranton

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 696 to 692.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 31,134 to 29,844.

Electricity use for home heating in Scranton

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Scranton. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 6,714 to 6,979, a 3.95% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Scranton

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 Scranton have not yet adopted solar heating.

Scranton, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Scranton homeowners purchased a total of 843,393 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Scranton ranks 141st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Scranton ranks 985th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Scranton’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 Scranton, the average outside temperature was 1.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Scranton Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202534.7° F
2023 - 202433.4° F

Scranton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Scranton homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve Scranton 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 Scranton. 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 Scranton 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 Scranton include Plociniak Oil Company Inc and Buy the Gallon LLC.

Scranton Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Scranton: 9 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Scranton: 18 miles

Average Number Of Scranton Homes Served Per Company: 145 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Scranton Oil Company: 93,710 gallons per year

Scranton, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,307 households in Scranton, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Scranton, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

3% of Scranton, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Scranton, PA HouseholdsScranton, PA Heating Oil Households
39,5011,307

9 Scranton, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 843,392 gallons of heating oil delivered to Scranton, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Scranton, PA community relies on its 9 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 Scranton, 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 Scranton, PA.

Scranton Heating Oil Prices FAQs

Is the price of heating oil in Scranton, PA rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Scranton, PA has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.01 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Scranton, PA?

Today in Scranton, PA, the price of home heating oil is $2.82 per gallon, which amounts to $281.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Scranton, PA?

Heating oil prices in Scranton, PA have not changed in the last 24 hours.

Is heating oil going up or down in Scranton, PA?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Scranton, PA by $0.01 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $1.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Scranton, PA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Scranton, PA. Over the past year, Scranton, PA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.79 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.97 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.82, and $2.97 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.82. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.

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