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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 27 Bethlehem Suppliers

Oil Prices in Bethlehem, PA

Updated Today at 02:09 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Deiter Brothers Fuel Co Inc Call for price No No
Price Rite Wholesale Heating Oil Co Call for price No No
Szilagyi Fuel Call for price No No
Fritch Inc Call for price No No
Lehigh Fuels Llc $3.45 Yes Yes
Oil Discounters $3.37 Yes Yes
The Oil Club $3.34 Yes Yes
Day & Nite Oil $3.52 Yes Yes
Apgar Oil Energy & HVAC $4.30 Yes Yes
Thrifty Fuel Heating Oil $4.20 Yes Yes
Harned Durham Energy $3.49 Yes Yes
Aerni & Hitzel Fuel Inc $3.90 Yes Yes
Tolinos Fuel Service Inc $3.80 Yes Yes
Pipeline Petroleum Inc Call for price No No
Keller Enterprises Inc Call for price No No
Oil4Less Allentown Call for price No No
Yeagers Fuel Inc Call for price No No
Meadows Petroleum Products Call for price No No
C R Dampman Fuels Inc Call for price No No
W S Reichenbach & Son Inc Call for price No No
Fuel Cell Petrol Inc Call for price No No
Wisser Coal & Fuel Oil Call for price No No
Liberty Discount Fuel Call for price No No
Loil Fuel Call for price No No
Weaver Fuels Call for price No No
Bucks Run Oil Call for price No No
DeSousa Oil & Service Corp Call for price No No

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Bethlehem, PA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.34 $3.37 Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM
150$3.30 $3.30 Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM
200$3.28 $3.28 Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM
250$3.28 $3.28 Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM

Bethlehem Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/21/2025$3.707
01/20/2025$3.707
01/19/2025$3.612
01/18/2025$3.612
01/17/2025$3.612
01/16/2025$3.717
01/15/2025$3.607
01/14/2025$3.692
01/13/2025$3.739
01/12/2025$3.492
01/11/2025$3.492
01/10/2025$3.492
01/09/2025$3.409
01/08/2025$3.321
01/07/2025$3.322
01/06/2025$3.305
01/05/2025$3.240
01/04/2025$3.240
01/03/2025$3.240
01/02/2025$3.237
01/01/2025$3.257
12/31/2024$3.123
12/30/2024$3.118
12/29/2024$3.102
12/28/2024$3.102
12/27/2024$3.102
12/26/2024$3.149
12/25/2024$3.102
12/24/2024$3.102
12/23/2024$3.070

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Bethlehem, used by 21,490 or 42.59% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Bethlehem homeowners is electricity, used by 18,772 homes (37.20%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (8,237), propane (906), other fuels (362), and other fuels (742).

Bethlehem Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelBethlehem Households % of Households
Natural Gas21,49042.6%
Electricity18,77237.2%
Heating Oil8,23716.3%
Propane9061.8%
Other Fuels3620.7%
Wood3480.7%
Coal2180.4%
No Fuel1640.3%
Solar120.0%

Natural gas (42.6%)

Electricity (37.2%)

Heating oil (16.3%)

Propane (1.8%)

Other fuels (0.7%)

Wood (0.7%)

Coal (0.4%)

No fuel (0.3%)

Solar (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Bethlehem

Heating oil has become less popular in Bethlehem. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 10,658 to 8,237, a 22.72% drop.

Bethlehem Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
201112,052
201211,471
201310,905
201410,658
201510,085
20169,638
20179,454
20189,087
20199,001
20208,671
20218,442
20228,237

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Bethlehem

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 702 to 906.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 19,043 to 21,490.

Electricity use for home heating in Bethlehem

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Bethlehem. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 15,945 to 18,772, a 17.73% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Bethlehem

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, 12 homes in Bethlehem are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 62.50% decrease from 2014, when only 32 homes had installed active solar heating.

Bethlehem, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Bethlehem homeowners purchased a total of 5 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Bethlehem ranks 8th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Bethlehem ranks 45th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Bethlehem’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 Bethlehem, the average outside temperature was 0.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Bethlehem Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202535.7° F
2023 - 202436.5° F

Bethlehem Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Bethlehem homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 27 heating oil companies that serve Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem. Full service companies such as Wisser Coal & Fuel Oil or DeSousa Oil & Service Corp 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 Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem include Meadows Petroleum Products and C R Dampman Fuels Inc.

Bethlehem Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Bethlehem: 27 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Bethlehem: 18 miles

Average Number Of Bethlehem Homes Served Per Company: 305 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Bethlehem Oil Company: 196,860 gallons per year

Bethlehem, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 8,237 households in Bethlehem, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Bethlehem, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

16% of Bethlehem, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Bethlehem, PA HouseholdsBethlehem, PA Heating Oil Households
50,4638,237

27 Bethlehem, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 5 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Bethlehem, PA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Bethlehem, PA community relies on its 27 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 Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, PA.

Bethlehem 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.

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