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Oil Prices in Lancaster, PA

Updated on February 21, 2025 at 09:57 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Jerome H Rhoads Inc Call for price No No
Manor Fuels Call for price No No
Reitz Oil Company Call for price No No
Schwanger Brothers & Co Inc Call for price No No
Smart Touch Energy $3.77 Yes Yes
Weaver Energy Inc Call for price No No
Eby Oil Inc Call for price No No
Town & Country Fuel LLC Call for price No No
Sauder Fuel Call for price No No
Irwin H Martin Call for price No No

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Cheapest Lancaster, PA Oil Prices Per Gallon

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Lancaster Heating Oil Price History

Updated on February 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
02/21/2025$3.769
02/20/2025$3.799
02/19/2025$3.839
02/18/2025$3.839
02/17/2025$3.839
02/16/2025$3.859
02/15/2025$3.859
02/14/2025$3.859
02/13/2025$3.290
02/12/2025$3.805
02/11/2025$3.290
02/10/2025$3.794
02/09/2025$3.606
02/08/2025$3.606
02/07/2025$3.606
02/06/2025$3.626
02/05/2025$3.640
02/04/2025$3.623
02/03/2025$3.623
02/02/2025$3.610
02/01/2025$3.610
01/31/2025$3.610
01/30/2025$3.603
01/29/2025$3.600
01/28/2025$3.620
01/27/2025$3.620
01/22/2025$3.640
01/21/2025$3.636
01/20/2025$3.636
01/19/2025$3.589

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Lancaster, used by 37,796 or 54.13% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Lancaster homeowners is electricity, used by 20,767 homes (29.74%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (7,471), propane (2,157), other fuels (707), and other fuels (707).

Lancaster Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelLancaster Households % of Households
Natural Gas37,79654.1%
Electricity20,76729.7%
Heating Oil7,47110.7%
Propane2,1573.1%
Other Fuels7071.0%
Coal4120.6%
Wood3560.5%
No Fuel3350.5%
Solar1100.2%

Natural gas (54.1%)

Electricity (29.7%)

Heating oil (10.7%)

Propane (3.1%)

Other fuels (1.0%)

Coal (0.6%)

Wood (0.5%)

No fuel (0.5%)

Solar (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Lancaster

Heating oil has become less popular in Lancaster. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 9,227 to 7,471, a 19.03% drop.

Lancaster Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
201111,614
201210,902
201310,464
20149,906
20159,227
20168,873
20178,309
20187,796
20197,341
20207,533
20217,460
20227,471

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Lancaster

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,732 to 2,157.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 31,503 to 37,796.

Electricity use for home heating in Lancaster

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Lancaster. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 20,005 to 20,767, a 3.81% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Lancaster

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, 110 homes in Lancaster are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 400.00% increase from 2015, when only 22 homes had installed active solar heating.

Lancaster Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Lancaster homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 10 heating oil companies that serve Lancaster 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 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Lancaster. Full service companies such as Reitz Oil Company or Smart Touch Energy 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster include Jerome H Rhoads Inc and Eby Oil Inc.

Lancaster Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Lancaster: 10 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Lancaster: 18 miles

Average Number Of Lancaster Homes Served Per Company: 747 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Lancaster Oil Company: 482,095 gallons per year

Lancaster, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 7,471 households in Lancaster, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Lancaster, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

10% of Lancaster, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Lancaster, PA HouseholdsLancaster, PA Heating Oil Households
69,8267,471

10 Lancaster, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 5 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Lancaster, PA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Lancaster, PA community relies on its 10 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, PA.

Lancaster Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The price of heating oil in Lancaster, PA has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.13 per gallon.

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

Today in Lancaster, PA, the price of home heating oil is $3.77 per gallon, which amounts to $376.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Lancaster, PA?

Heating oil prices in Lancaster, PA have not changed in the last 24 hours.

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

Heating oil prices have gone up in Lancaster, PA by $0.13 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $13.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Lancaster, PA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Lancaster, PA. Over the past year, Lancaster, PA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.80 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.03 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.77, and $2.03 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.77. 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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