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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 9 Mechanicsburg Suppliers

Oil Prices in Mechanicsburg, PA

Updated Today at 10:31 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Marstellar Oil & Concrete Inc $2.90 Yes Yes
Capitol City Oil Call for price No No
Service Oil Company Call for price No No
Best Price Oil Call for price No No
Suburban Propane Call for price No No
Hitz Heating Call for price No No
E & E Fuel Oil LLC Call for price No No
WC Eshenaur & Son Inc Call for price No No
Dolan Oil Service Call for price No No

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Mechanicsburg, PA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.90 --
150$2.80 --
200$2.80 --
250$2.80 --

Mechanicsburg Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$2.899
12/20/2024$3.049
12/19/2024$3.049
12/18/2024$3.049
12/17/2024$3.049
12/16/2024$3.049
12/15/2024$3.049
12/14/2024$3.049
12/13/2024$3.049
12/12/2024$3.049
12/11/2024$2.999
12/10/2024$2.999
12/09/2024$3.049
12/08/2024$3.049
12/07/2024$3.049
12/06/2024$3.049
12/05/2024$3.049
12/04/2024$3.049
12/03/2024$3.049
12/02/2024$3.049
12/01/2024$3.049
11/30/2024$3.049
11/29/2024$3.049
11/28/2024$3.049
11/27/2024$3.049
11/26/2024$3.049
11/25/2024$3.199
11/24/2024$3.199
11/23/2024$3.199
11/22/2024$3.099

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Mechanicsburg, used by 14,873 or 41.76% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Mechanicsburg homeowners is natural gas, used by 14,203 homes (39.88%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (4,332), propane (1,455), wood (278), and other fuels (584).

Mechanicsburg Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelMechanicsburg Households % of Households
Electricity14,87341.8%
Natural Gas14,20339.9%
Heating Oil4,33212.2%
Propane1,4554.1%
Wood2780.8%
No Fuel2330.7%
Other Fuels1760.5%
Coal1530.4%
Solar220.1%

Electricity (41.8%)

Natural gas (39.9%)

Heating oil (12.2%)

Propane (4.1%)

Wood (0.8%)

No fuel (0.7%)

Other fuels (0.5%)

Coal (0.4%)

Solar (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Mechanicsburg

Heating oil has become less popular in Mechanicsburg. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 5,231 to 4,332, a 17.19% drop.

Mechanicsburg Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20115,468
20125,407
20135,277
20145,231
20155,098
20164,875
20174,311
20184,150
20193,960
20203,761
20214,035
20224,332

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Mechanicsburg

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 872 to 1,455.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 9,158 to 14,203.

Electricity use for home heating in Mechanicsburg

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Mechanicsburg. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 13,170 to 14,873, a 12.93% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Mechanicsburg

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, 22 homes in Mechanicsburg are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 37.50% increase from 2014, when only 16 homes had installed active solar heating.

Mechanicsburg, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Mechanicsburg homeowners purchased a total of 3 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Mechanicsburg ranks 16th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Mechanicsburg ranks 180th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Mechanicsburg’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 Mechanicsburg, the average outside temperature was 3.6° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Mechanicsburg Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202541.5° F
2023 - 202437.9° F

Mechanicsburg Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Mechanicsburg homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve Mechanicsburg 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 5 “full-service” oil companies that serve Mechanicsburg. Full service companies such as Suburban Propane or Dolan Oil Service 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 Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg include Marstellar Oil & Concrete Inc and E & E Fuel Oil LLC.

Mechanicsburg Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Mechanicsburg: 9 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Mechanicsburg: 18 miles

Average Number Of Mechanicsburg Homes Served Per Company: 481 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Mechanicsburg Oil Company: 310,599 gallons per year

Mechanicsburg, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 4,332 households in Mechanicsburg, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Mechanicsburg, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

12% of Mechanicsburg, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Mechanicsburg, PA HouseholdsMechanicsburg, PA Heating Oil Households
35,6134,332

9 Mechanicsburg, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Mechanicsburg, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Mechanicsburg, PA community relies on its 9 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 Mechanicsburg, PA, two of the closest terminals are Lucknow in Mechanicsburg, PA and Sunoco in Mechanicsburg, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Mechanicsburg, PA.

Mechanicsburg Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Mechanicsburg, PA?

The best price of home heating oil in Mechanicsburg, PA today is $2.90 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Mechanicsburg, PA ranges from a low of $2.90 to a high of $3.20. The average heating oil price in Pennsylvania state is $3.05.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Mechanicsburg, PA?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $305.00 in Mechanicsburg, PA. Prices range from $289.90 to $320.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Mechanicsburg, PA rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Mechanicsburg, PA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.14 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Mechanicsburg, PA?

The average price of home heating oil in Mechanicsburg, PA is $3.05 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Mechanicsburg, PA?

Today in Mechanicsburg, PA, the price of home heating oil is $2.90 per gallon, which amounts to $289.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Mechanicsburg, PA?

The current price of heating oil in Mechanicsburg, PA ranges from $2.90 to $3.20 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.05 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Mechanicsburg, PA?

The current price of home heating oil in Mechanicsburg, PA ranges from $2.90 to $3.20 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Mechanicsburg, PA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Mechanicsburg, PA by $0.14 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $14.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Mechanicsburg, PA?

As of today, December 20th, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.05 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.90 to $3.20 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Mechanicsburg, PA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Mechanicsburg, PA ranges from $2.90 to $3.20 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Mechanicsburg, PA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Mechanicsburg, PA. Over the past year, Mechanicsburg, PA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.96 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.91 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.05, and $3.06 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.90. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.

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