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Oil Prices in Shickshinny, PA

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Kris L Hoyt Call for price No No
Button Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
Newell Fuel Service Inc & Subsidiaries Call for price No No

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Shickshinny, used by 915 or 40.03% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Shickshinny homeowners is electricity, used by 549 homes (24.02%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (277), coal (266), wood (120), and other fuels (171).

Shickshinny Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelShickshinny Households % of Households
Heating Oil91540.0%
Electricity54924.0%
Propane27712.1%
Coal26611.6%
Wood1205.3%
Natural Gas773.4%
No Fuel492.1%
Solar261.1%
Other Fuels190.8%

Heating oil (40.0%)

Electricity (24.0%)

Propane (12.1%)

Coal (11.6%)

Wood (5.3%)

Natural gas (3.4%)

No fuel (2.1%)

Solar (1.1%)

Other fuels (0.8%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Shickshinny

Heating oil has become less popular in Shickshinny. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 928 to 915, a 1.40% drop.

Shickshinny Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,211
20121,080
20131,076
20141,042
20151,018
2016890
2017928
2018947
2019928
2020941
2021928
2022915

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Shickshinny

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 264 to 277.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 90 to 77.

Electricity use for home heating in Shickshinny

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Shickshinny. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 591 to 549, a 7.11% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Shickshinny

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, 26 homes in Shickshinny are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2019, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Shickshinny, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Shickshinny homeowners purchased a total of 590,439 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Shickshinny ranks 217th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Shickshinny ranks 1337th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Shickshinny Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202536.3° F
2023 - 202433° F

Shickshinny Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Shickshinny homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Shickshinny 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 Shickshinny. 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 Shickshinny 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 Shickshinny include Kris L Hoyt and Newell Fuel Service Inc & Subsidiaries.

Shickshinny Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Shickshinny: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Shickshinny: 18 miles

Average Number Of Shickshinny Homes Served Per Company: 305 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Shickshinny Oil Company: 196,813 gallons per year

Shickshinny, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 915 households in Shickshinny, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Shickshinny, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

40% of Shickshinny, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

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3 Shickshinny, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 590,439 gallons of heating oil delivered to Shickshinny, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Shickshinny, PA community relies on its 3 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 Shickshinny, 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 Shickshinny, PA.

Shickshinny 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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