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Oil Prices in Melcroft, PA

Updated on May 22, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Action Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Luther P Miller Inc	Call for price	No	No
Courtesy Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Top Oil Company	Call for price	No	No

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Melcroft, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Melcroft Heating Oil Price History

Updated on May 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
05/09/2025	$3.420
05/08/2025	$3.420
05/07/2025	$3.420
05/06/2025	$3.420
05/05/2025	$3.255
05/04/2025	$3.255
05/03/2025	$3.255
05/02/2025	$3.255
05/01/2025	$3.255
04/30/2025	$3.255
04/29/2025	$3.255
04/28/2025	$3.255
04/27/2025	$3.255
04/26/2025	$3.255
04/25/2025	$3.255
04/24/2025	$3.255
04/23/2025	$3.255
04/22/2025	$3.255
04/21/2025	$3.255
04/20/2025	$3.255
04/19/2025	$3.255
04/18/2025	$3.255
04/17/2025	$3.255
04/16/2025	$3.355
04/15/2025	$3.355
04/14/2025	$3.355
04/13/2025	$3.355
04/12/2025	$3.355
04/11/2025	$3.355
04/10/2025	$3.090

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Melcroft, used by 79 or 100.00% of homes..

Melcroft Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Melcroft Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	79	100.0%

Heating oil (100.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Melcroft

Heating oil has become more popular in Melcroft. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes rose from 75 to 79, a 5.33% lift.

Melcroft Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	118
2012	75
2013	47
2014	84
2015	57
2016	80
2017	73
2018	127
2019	105
2020	97
2021	88
2022	79

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Melcroft

Homeowners in Melcroft do not use propane as a heating fuel.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Melcroft.

Electricity use for home heating in Melcroft

Melcroft homeowners have yet to adopt electricity as a primary heating source.

Solar use for home heating in Melcroft

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 Melcroft have not yet adopted solar heating.

Melcroft, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Melcroft homeowners purchased a total of 50,978 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Melcroft ranks 1007^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Melcroft ranks 4858^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Melcroft’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 Melcroft, the average outside temperature was 3.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Melcroft Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	32.2° F
2023 - 2024	35.5° F

Melcroft Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Melcroft homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Melcroft 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 Melcroft. 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 Melcroft 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 Melcroft include Courtesy Oil Inc and Luther P Miller Inc.

Melcroft Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Melcroft: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Melcroft: 18 miles

Average Number Of Melcroft Homes Served Per Company: 19 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Melcroft Oil Company: 12,744 gallons per year

Melcroft, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 79 households in Melcroft, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Melcroft, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

100% of Melcroft, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Melcroft, PA Households	Melcroft, PA Heating Oil Households
79	79

4 Melcroft, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 50,977 gallons of heating oil delivered to Melcroft, PA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Melcroft, 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 Melcroft, 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 Melcroft, PA.

Melcroft 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.