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Oil Prices in Shippensburg, PA

Updated Today at 02:30 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
JCM Energy Plus LLC $2.79 Yes Yes
Mccleary Oil Co Inc Call for price No No

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Shippensburg, PA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.79 $2.79 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$2.69 $2.69 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$2.69 $2.69 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$2.69 $2.69 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM

Shippensburg Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/22/2024$2.790
12/21/2024$2.790
12/20/2024$2.790
12/19/2024$2.790
12/18/2024$2.790
12/17/2024$2.790
12/16/2024$2.790
12/15/2024$2.790
12/14/2024$2.790
12/13/2024$2.790
12/12/2024$2.790
12/11/2024$2.790
12/10/2024$2.790
12/09/2024$2.790
12/08/2024$2.890
12/07/2024$2.890
12/06/2024$2.890
12/05/2024$2.890
12/04/2024$2.890
12/03/2024$2.890
12/02/2024$2.890
12/01/2024$2.890
11/30/2024$2.890
11/29/2024$2.890
11/28/2024$2.890
11/27/2024$2.890
11/26/2024$2.890
11/25/2024$2.740
11/24/2024$2.740
11/23/2024$2.740

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Shippensburg, used by 4,739 or 44.32% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Shippensburg homeowners is natural gas, used by 2,486 homes (23.25%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (2,166), wood (673), propane (392), and other fuels (361).

Shippensburg Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelShippensburg Households % of Households
Electricity4,73944.3%
Natural Gas2,48623.3%
Heating Oil2,16620.3%
Wood6736.3%
Propane3923.7%
Other Fuels1471.4%
Coal1371.3%
No Fuel770.7%

Electricity (44.3%)

Natural gas (23.3%)

Heating oil (20.3%)

Wood (6.3%)

Propane (3.7%)

Other fuels (1.4%)

Coal (1.3%)

No fuel (0.7%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Shippensburg

Heating oil has become less popular in Shippensburg. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,726 to 2,166, a 20.54% drop.

Shippensburg Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20112,675
20122,618
20132,563
20142,558
20152,714
20162,758
20172,709
20182,514
20192,726
20202,692
20212,415
20222,166

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Shippensburg

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 752 to 392.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 2,180 to 2,486.

Electricity use for home heating in Shippensburg

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Shippensburg. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 4,688 to 4,739, a 1.09% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Shippensburg

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 Shippensburg have not yet adopted solar heating.

Shippensburg, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Shippensburg homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Shippensburg ranks 72nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Shippensburg ranks 559th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Shippensburg’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 Shippensburg, the average outside temperature was 2.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Shippensburg Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202540° F
2023 - 202437.3° F

Shippensburg Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Shippensburg homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 2 heating oil companies that serve Shippensburg 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 Shippensburg. 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 Shippensburg 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 Shippensburg include JCM Energy Plus LLC and Mccleary Oil Co Inc.

Shippensburg Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Shippensburg: 2 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Shippensburg: 18 miles

Average Number Of Shippensburg Homes Served Per Company: 1,083 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Shippensburg Oil Company: 698,847 gallons per year

Shippensburg, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,166 households in Shippensburg, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Shippensburg, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

20% of Shippensburg, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Shippensburg, PA HouseholdsShippensburg, PA Heating Oil Households
10,6932,166

2 Shippensburg, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Shippensburg, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Shippensburg, PA community relies on its 2 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 Shippensburg, 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 Shippensburg, PA.

Shippensburg Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The price of heating oil in Shippensburg, PA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.01 per gallon.

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

Today in Shippensburg, PA, the price of home heating oil is $2.79 per gallon, which amounts to $279.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

Heating oil prices have gone down in Shippensburg, PA by $0.01 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $1.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Shippensburg, PA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Shippensburg, PA. Over the past year, Shippensburg, PA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.61 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.82 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.79, and $2.82 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.79. 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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