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Oil Prices in Mountain Top, PA

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Button Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Newell Fuel Service Inc & Subsidiaries	Call for price	No	No
Union Petroleum Co	Call for price	No	No

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Mountain Top, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Mountain Top Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Mountain Top, used by 3,046 or 49.12% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Mountain Top homeowners is electricity, used by 1,433 homes (23.11%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (759), propane (551), coal (251), and other fuels (216).

Mountain Top Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Mountain Top Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	3,046	49.1%
Electricity	1,433	23.1%
Heating Oil	759	12.2%
Propane	551	8.9%
Coal	251	4.1%
Other Fuels	130	2.1%
Wood	79	1.3%
No Fuel	7	0.1%

Natural gas (49.1%)

Electricity (23.1%)

Heating oil (12.2%)

Propane (8.9%)

Coal (4.1%)

Other fuels (2.1%)

Wood (1.3%)

No fuel (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Mountain Top

Heating oil has become less popular in Mountain Top. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,007 to 759, a 24.63% drop.

Mountain Top Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,048
2012	1,043
2013	987
2014	1,050
2015	1,007
2016	983
2017	987
2018	940
2019	911
2020	934
2021	842
2022	759

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Mountain Top

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 384 to 551.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,901 to 3,046.

Electricity use for home heating in Mountain Top

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Mountain Top. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,401 to 1,433, a 2.28% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Mountain Top

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 Mountain Top have not yet adopted solar heating.

Mountain Top, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Mountain Top homeowners purchased a total of 489,774 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Mountain Top ranks 273^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Mountain Top ranks 1550^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Mountain Top Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	36.3° F
2023 - 2024	33° F

Mountain Top Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Mountain Top homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Mountain Top 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 Mountain Top. 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 Mountain Top 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 Mountain Top include Union Petroleum Co and Newell Fuel Service Inc & Subsidiaries.

Mountain Top Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Mountain Top: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Mountain Top: 18 miles

Average Number Of Mountain Top Homes Served Per Company: 253 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Mountain Top Oil Company: 163,258 gallons per year

Mountain Top, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 759 households in Mountain Top, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Mountain Top, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

12% of Mountain Top, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Mountain Top, PA Households	Mountain Top, PA Heating Oil Households
6,201	759

3 Mountain Top, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 489,774 gallons of heating oil delivered to Mountain Top, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Mountain Top, 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 Mountain Top, 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 Mountain Top, PA.

Mountain Top 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.