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Oil Prices in Rural Valley, PA

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Butler Petroleum Corporation	Call for price	No	No
Paul Bradigan Sons Inc	Call for price	No	No
Townsend Gas & Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Rural Valley, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Rural Valley Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Rural Valley, used by 577 or 74.16% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Rural Valley homeowners is heating oil, used by 84 homes (10.80%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (53), propane (36), wood (31), and other fuels (8).

Rural Valley Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Rural Valley Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	577	74.2%
Heating Oil	84	10.8%
Electricity	53	6.8%
Propane	36	4.6%
Wood	31	4.0%
Other Fuels	8	1.0%

Natural gas (74.2%)

Heating oil (10.8%)

Electricity (6.8%)

Propane (4.6%)

Wood (4.0%)

Other fuels (1.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Rural Valley

Heating oil has become more popular in Rural Valley. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes rose from 70 to 84, a 20.00% lift.

Rural Valley Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	69
2012	80
2013	64
2014	41
2015	50
2016	34
2017	16
2018	27
2019	64
2020	70
2021	77
2022	84

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Rural Valley

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 49 to 36.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 549 to 577.

Electricity use for home heating in Rural Valley

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Rural Valley. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 74 to 53, a 28.38% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Rural Valley

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 Rural Valley have not yet adopted solar heating.

Rural Valley, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Rural Valley homeowners purchased a total of 54,204 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Rural Valley ranks 990^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Rural Valley ranks 4778^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Rural Valley’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 Rural Valley, the average outside temperature was 10.8° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Rural Valley Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
Winter 2023 - 2024	39.5° F
Winter 2022 - 2023	28.7° F

Rural Valley Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Rural Valley homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Rural Valley 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 Rural Valley. 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 Rural Valley 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 Rural Valley include Butler Petroleum Corporation and Paul Bradigan Sons Inc.

Rural Valley Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Rural Valley: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Rural Valley: 18 miles

Average Number Of Rural Valley Homes Served Per Company: 28 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Rural Valley Oil Company: 18,068 gallons per year

Rural Valley, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 84 households in Rural Valley, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Rural Valley, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

10% of Rural Valley, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Rural Valley, PA Households	Rural Valley, PA Heating Oil Households
778	84

3 Rural Valley, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 54,204 gallons of heating oil delivered to Rural Valley, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Rural Valley, PA community relies on its 3 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 Rural Valley, 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 Rural Valley, PA.

Rural Valley Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.