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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 9 Scranton Suppliers

Oil Prices in Scranton, PA

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Santarelli Online Discount	$2.87	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
Buy the Gallon LLC	Call for price	No	No
Ace Robbins Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Scranton, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Scranton, PA

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.87	-	-
150	$2.77	-	-
200	$2.77	-	-
250	$2.75	-	-

Scranton Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/21/2024	$2.870
11/20/2024	$2.870
11/19/2024	$2.870
11/17/2024	$2.769
11/16/2024	$2.769
11/15/2024	$2.769
11/14/2024	$2.769
11/11/2024	$2.799
11/10/2024	$2.799
11/09/2024	$2.799
11/08/2024	$2.809
11/07/2024	$2.809
11/06/2024	$2.809
11/05/2024	$2.809
11/04/2024	$2.809
11/03/2024	$2.809
11/02/2024	$2.809
11/01/2024	$2.809
10/31/2024	$2.809
10/30/2024	$2.809
10/29/2024	$2.809
10/28/2024	$2.809
10/27/2024	$2.809
10/26/2024	$2.809
10/25/2024	$2.809
10/24/2024	$2.809
10/23/2024	$2.809
10/22/2024	$2.809
10/21/2024	$2.809
10/20/2024	$2.809

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

Fuel	Scranton Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	29,844	75.6%
Electricity	6,979	17.7%
Heating Oil	1,307	3.3%
Propane	692	1.8%
Wood	645	1.6%
Other Fuels	320	0.8%
No Fuel	238	0.6%
Coal	216	0.6%

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 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,088 to 1,307, a 57.67% drop.

Scranton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	3,088
2012	2,742
2013	2,479
2014	2,118
2015	2,011
2016	1,989
2017	1,729
2018	1,708
2019	1,485
2020	1,544
2021	1,411
2022	1,307

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Scranton

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 380 to 692.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 30,940 to 29,844.

Electricity use for home heating in Scranton

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Scranton. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 5,300 to 6,979, a 31.68% 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 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 Households	Scranton, PA Heating Oil Households
39,501	1,307

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 $0.07 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 $2.87 per gallon, which amounts to $287.00 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 up in Scranton, PA by $0.07 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $7.00 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 $2.92 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.87, and $2.92 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.87. 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.