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Oil Prices in Altoona, PA
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SelLo Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Blair County Oil And Supply Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Jacobs Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Martin Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
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Altoona Heating Oil Price History
Updated on June 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 06/02/2025 | $2.710 |
| 06/01/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/31/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/30/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/29/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/28/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/27/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/26/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/25/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/24/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/23/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/22/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/21/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/20/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/19/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/18/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/17/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/16/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/15/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/14/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/13/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/12/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/11/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/10/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/09/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/08/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/07/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/06/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/05/2025 | $2.710 |
| 05/04/2025 | $2.810 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Altoona Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Altoona, used by 17,768 or 73.91% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Altoona homeowners is electricity, used by 2,897 homes (12.05%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (2,217), propane (452), no fuel (393), and other fuels (85).
Altoona Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Altoona Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 17,768 | 73.9% |
| Electricity | 2,897 | 12.1% |
| Heating Oil | 2,217 | 9.2% |
| Propane | 452 | 1.9% |
| No Fuel | 393 | 1.6% |
| Wood | 192 | 0.8% |
| Coal | 110 | 0.5% |
| Other Fuels | 85 | 0.3% |
Natural gas (73.9%)
Electricity (12.1%)
Heating oil (9.2%)
Propane (1.9%)
No fuel (1.6%)
Wood (0.8%)
Coal (0.5%)
Other fuels (0.3%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Altoona
Heating oil has become less popular in Altoona. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,303 to 2,217, a 3.73% drop.
Altoona Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,429 |
| 2012 | 2,414 |
| 2013 | 2,474 |
| 2014 | 2,278 |
| 2015 | 2,322 |
| 2016 | 2,210 |
| 2017 | 2,303 |
| 2018 | 2,252 |
| 2019 | 2,306 |
| 2020 | 2,140 |
| 2021 | 2,174 |
| 2022 | 2,217 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Altoona
Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 379 to 452.
Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 19,724 to 17,768.
Electricity use for home heating in Altoona
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Altoona. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,618 to 2,897, a 10.66% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Altoona
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 Altoona have not yet adopted solar heating.
Altoona, PA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Altoona homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Altoona ranks 69th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Altoona ranks 544th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Altoona’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 Altoona, the average outside temperature was 2.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Altoona Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 31.9° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.7° F |
Altoona Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Altoona homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Altoona 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 Altoona. 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 Altoona 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 Altoona include Jacobs Oil Co Inc and Blair County Oil And Supply Inc.
Altoona Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Altoona: 4 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Altoona: 18 miles
Average Number Of Altoona Homes Served Per Company: 554 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Altoona Oil Company: 357,651 gallons per year
Altoona, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 2,217 households in Altoona, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Altoona, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
9% of Altoona, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Altoona, PA Households | Altoona, PA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 24,041 | 2,217 |
4 Altoona, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Altoona, PA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Altoona, PA community relies on its 4 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 Altoona, 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 Altoona, PA.
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