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Oil Prices in Lykens, PA
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisi Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Millers Gas and Oil Service | Call for price | No | No |
| Talley Petroleum | Call for price | No | No |
Lykens Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Lykens homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Lykens 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 Lykens. 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 Lykens 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 Lykens include Lisi Oil Co and Talley Petroleum Enterprises Inc.
Lykens Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Lykens: 3 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Lykens: 18 miles
Average Number Of Lykens Homes Served Per Company: 203 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Lykens Oil Company: 131,423 gallons per year
Lykens, PA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Lykens homeowners purchased a total of 394,272 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Lykens ranks 348th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Lykens ranks 1842nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Lykens’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 Lykens, the average outside temperature was 2.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Lykens Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 33.4° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 36° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Lykens Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Lykens, used by 611 or 44.70% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Lykens homeowners is electricity, used by 438 homes (32.04%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (104), propane (81), coal (65), and other fuels (32).
Lykens Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Lykens Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 611 | 44.7% |
| Electricity | 438 | 32.0% |
| Wood | 104 | 7.6% |
| Propane | 81 | 5.9% |
| Coal | 65 | 4.8% |
| Natural Gas | 41 | 3.0% |
| Other Fuels | 32 | 2.3% |
| No Fuel | 11 | 0.8% |
Heating oil (44.7%)
Electricity (32.0%)
Wood (7.6%)
Propane (5.9%)
Coal (4.8%)
Natural gas (3.0%)
Other fuels (2.3%)
No fuel (0.8%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Lykens
Heating oil has become less popular in Lykens. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 831 to 611, a 26.47% drop.
Lykens Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 843 |
| 2012 | 802 |
| 2013 | 722 |
| 2014 | 639 |
| 2015 | 676 |
| 2016 | 700 |
| 2017 | 721 |
| 2018 | 751 |
| 2019 | 831 |
| 2020 | 738 |
| 2021 | 672 |
| 2022 | 611 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Lykens
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 106 to 81.
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 25 to 41.
Electricity use for home heating in Lykens
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Lykens. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 329 to 438, a 33.13% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Lykens
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 Lykens have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Lykens, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 611 households in Lykens, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Lykens, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
44% of Lykens, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Lykens, PA Households | Lykens, PA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1,367 | 611 |
3 Lykens, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 394,271 gallons of heating oil delivered to Lykens, PA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Lykens, 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 Lykens, 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 Lykens, PA.
Lykens 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.
