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Oil Prices in Lancaster, PA
Updated Today at 07:46 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zekes Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Manor Fuels | $3.09 | Yes | Yes |
| Reitz Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Schwanger Brothers and Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Smart Touch Energy | $3.24 | Yes | Yes |
| Weaver Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Eby Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Town and Country Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Sauder Fuel Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Irwin Martin | Call for price | No | No |
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 Trends
Last year, Lancaster homeowners purchased a total of 5 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Lancaster ranks 9th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Lancaster ranks 57th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Lancaster’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 Lancaster, the average outside temperature was 2.2° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Lancaster Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 35.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 38° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest Lancaster, PA Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.09 per gallon/gal | Jun 27, 2025, 7:45 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.09 per gallon/gal | Jun 27, 2025, 7:45 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.09 per gallon/gal | Jun 27, 2025, 7:45 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.09 per gallon/gal | Jun 27, 2025, 7:45 AM |
Lancaster Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 06/27/2025 | $3.164 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.164 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.204 |
| 06/24/2025 | $3.289 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.370 |
| 06/22/2025 | $3.275 |
| 06/21/2025 | $3.275 |
| 06/20/2025 | $3.275 |
| 06/19/2025 | $3.270 |
| 06/18/2025 | $3.214 |
| 06/17/2025 | $3.129 |
| 06/16/2025 | $3.129 |
| 06/15/2025 | $2.974 |
| 06/14/2025 | $2.974 |
| 06/13/2025 | $2.974 |
| 06/12/2025 | $3.099 |
| 06/11/2025 | $3.099 |
| 06/10/2025 | $3.089 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.089 |
| 06/08/2025 | $3.029 |
| 06/07/2025 | $3.029 |
| 06/06/2025 | $3.029 |
| 06/05/2025 | $3.049 |
| 06/04/2025 | $2.839 |
| 06/03/2025 | $2.819 |
| 06/02/2025 | $2.819 |
| 06/01/2025 | $2.849 |
| 05/31/2025 | $2.849 |
| 05/30/2025 | $2.849 |
| 05/29/2025 | $2.845 |
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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
| Fuel | Lancaster Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 37,796 | 54.1% |
| Electricity | 20,767 | 29.7% |
| Heating Oil | 7,471 | 10.7% |
| Propane | 2,157 | 3.1% |
| Other Fuels | 707 | 1.0% |
| Coal | 412 | 0.6% |
| Wood | 356 | 0.5% |
| No Fuel | 335 | 0.5% |
| Solar | 110 | 0.2% |
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 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 7,533 to 7,471, a 0.82% drop.
Lancaster Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 11,614 |
| 2012 | 10,902 |
| 2013 | 10,464 |
| 2014 | 9,906 |
| 2015 | 9,227 |
| 2016 | 8,873 |
| 2017 | 8,309 |
| 2018 | 7,796 |
| 2019 | 7,341 |
| 2020 | 7,533 |
| 2021 | 7,460 |
| 2022 | 7,471 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Lancaster
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,736 to 2,157.
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 34,385 to 37,796.
Electricity use for home heating in Lancaster
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Lancaster. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 20,759 to 20,767, a 0.04% 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 29.41% increase from 2020, when only 85 homes had installed active solar heating.
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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 Households | Lancaster, PA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 69,826 | 7,471 |
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 falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.05 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 $3.09 per gallon, which amounts to $309.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
Is heating oil going up or down in Lancaster, PA?
Heating oil prices have gone down in Lancaster, PA by $0.05 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $5.00 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 $2.64 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.16, and $2.71 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.09. 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.
