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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 11 Ephrata Suppliers

Oil Prices in Ephrata, PA

Updated Today at 02:34 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Jerome H Rhoads Inc	Call for price	No	No
Penn Pride Inc	Call for price	No	No
Reladyne Northeast Llc	Call for price	No	No
Weaver Energy Inc	Call for price	No	No
Irwin H Martin	Call for price	No	No
Eby Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Manor Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Reitz Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Werley Energy	Call for price	No	No
Schwanger Brothers & Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Sauder Fuel	Call for price	No	No

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Ephrata, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Ephrata Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 14, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/14/2024	$3.290
11/13/2024	$3.290
11/12/2024	$3.290
11/11/2024	$3.290
11/10/2024	$3.290
11/09/2024	$3.290
11/08/2024	$3.090
11/07/2024	$3.090
11/06/2024	$3.090
11/05/2024	$3.090
11/04/2024	$3.090
11/03/2024	$3.090
11/02/2024	$3.090
11/01/2024	$3.090
10/31/2024	$3.090
10/30/2024	$3.090
10/29/2024	$3.090
10/28/2024	$3.090
10/27/2024	$3.090
10/26/2024	$3.090
10/25/2024	$3.090
10/24/2024	$3.090
10/23/2024	$3.090
10/22/2024	$3.090
10/21/2024	$3.090
10/20/2024	$3.090
10/19/2024	$3.090
10/18/2024	$3.090
10/17/2024	$2.990
10/16/2024	$2.990

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Ephrata, used by 5,864 or 43.64% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Ephrata homeowners is heating oil, used by 3,877 homes (28.85%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (1,825), propane (1,143), coal (387), and other fuels (402).

Ephrata Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Ephrata Households	% of Households
Electricity	5,864	43.6%
Heating Oil	3,877	28.9%
Natural Gas	1,825	13.6%
Propane	1,143	8.5%
Coal	387	2.9%
Other Fuels	230	1.7%
Wood	139	1.0%
No Fuel	20	0.2%
Solar	13	0.1%

Electricity (43.6%)

Heating oil (28.9%)

Natural gas (13.6%)

Propane (8.5%)

Coal (2.9%)

Other fuels (1.7%)

Wood (1.0%)

No fuel (0.2%)

Solar (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Ephrata

Heating oil has become less popular in Ephrata. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,915 to 3,877, a 0.97% drop.

Ephrata Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	4,447
2012	4,197
2013	3,996
2014	3,899
2015	3,915
2016	3,751
2017	3,686
2018	3,518
2019	3,627
2020	3,588
2021	3,730
2022	3,877

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Ephrata

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,080 to 1,143.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,441 to 1,825.

Electricity use for home heating in Ephrata

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Ephrata. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 5,394 to 5,864, a 8.71% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Ephrata

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, 13 homes in Ephrata are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 66.67% decrease from 2015, when only 39 homes had installed active solar heating.

Ephrata Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Ephrata homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 11 heating oil companies that serve Ephrata 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Ephrata. Full service companies such as Reitz Oil Company or Sauder Fuel 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 Ephrata 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 Ephrata include Jerome H Rhoads Inc and Eby Oil Inc.

Ephrata Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Ephrata: 11 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Ephrata: 18 miles

Average Number Of Ephrata Homes Served Per Company: 352 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Ephrata Oil Company: 227,435 gallons per year

Ephrata, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 3,877 households in Ephrata, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Ephrata, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

28% of Ephrata, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Ephrata, PA Households	Ephrata, PA Heating Oil Households
13,437	3,877

11 Ephrata, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Ephrata, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Ephrata, PA community relies on its 11 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 Ephrata, 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 Ephrata, PA.

Ephrata 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.