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Oil Prices in Northumberland, PA

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Scullin Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Leighow Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Kratzer Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Affordable Holdings Inc	Call for price	No	No
Millers Gas & Oil Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Snyder Fuels Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Northumberland, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Northumberland, used by 1,412 or 41.52% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Northumberland homeowners is electricity, used by 1,221 homes (35.90%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (610), propane (69), coal (43), and other fuels (63).

Northumberland Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Northumberland Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	1,412	41.5%
Electricity	1,221	35.9%
Heating Oil	610	17.9%
Propane	69	2.0%
Coal	43	1.3%
Other Fuels	36	1.1%
Wood	27	0.8%

Natural gas (41.5%)

Electricity (35.9%)

Heating oil (17.9%)

Propane (2.0%)

Coal (1.3%)

Other fuels (1.1%)

Wood (0.8%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Northumberland

Heating oil has become more popular in Northumberland. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes rose from 562 to 610, a 8.54% lift.

Northumberland Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	784
2012	818
2013	698
2014	737
2015	682
2016	641
2017	585
2018	562
2019	535
2020	580
2021	595
2022	610

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Northumberland

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 118 to 69.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,336 to 1,412.

Electricity use for home heating in Northumberland

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Northumberland. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 947 to 1,221, a 28.93% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Northumberland

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 Northumberland have not yet adopted solar heating.

Northumberland, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Northumberland homeowners purchased a total of 393,626 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Northumberland ranks 350^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Northumberland ranks 1851^st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Northumberland’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 Northumberland, the average outside temperature was 3.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Northumberland Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	38.9° F
2023 - 2024	35.8° F

Northumberland Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Northumberland homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Northumberland 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 Northumberland. 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 Northumberland 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 Northumberland include Millers Gas & Oil Service Inc and Kratzer Oil Co Inc.

Northumberland Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Northumberland: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Northumberland: 18 miles

Average Number Of Northumberland Homes Served Per Company: 101 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Northumberland Oil Company: 65,604 gallons per year

Northumberland, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 610 households in Northumberland, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Northumberland, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

17% of Northumberland, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Northumberland, PA Households	Northumberland, PA Heating Oil Households
3,401	610

6 Northumberland, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 393,626 gallons of heating oil delivered to Northumberland, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Northumberland, PA community relies on its 6 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 Northumberland, 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 Northumberland, PA.

Northumberland 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.