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Oil Prices in Trafford, PA

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 10:32 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Howard Gasoline & Oil	Call for price	No	No
Export Fuel Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Wilson Home Heating Inc	Call for price	No	No
Orris Fuel Inc	Call for price	No	No
R And W Oil Products LLC	Call for price	No	No
Latshaw & Son Home Heating Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
Monarch Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
J J Powell Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Trafford, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	-	-	-
150	$3.15	$3.15	Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$3.10	$3.10	Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$3.10	$3.10	Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Trafford, used by 2,806 or 84.16% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Trafford homeowners is electricity, used by 295 homes (8.85%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (113), wood (96), propane (63), and other fuels (20).

Trafford Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Trafford Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	2,806	84.2%
Electricity	295	8.9%
Heating Oil	113	3.4%
Wood	96	2.9%
Propane	63	1.9%
Coal	11	0.3%
Other Fuels	9	0.3%

Natural gas (84.2%)

Electricity (8.9%)

Heating oil (3.4%)

Wood (2.9%)

Propane (1.9%)

Coal (0.3%)

Other fuels (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Trafford

Heating oil has become less popular in Trafford. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 170 to 113, a 33.53% drop.

Trafford Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	171
2012	163
2013	213
2014	163
2015	152
2016	148
2017	170
2018	201
2019	182
2020	183
2021	144
2022	113

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Trafford

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 37 to 63.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,874 to 2,806.

Electricity use for home heating in Trafford

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Trafford. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 222 to 295, a 32.88% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Trafford

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 Trafford have not yet adopted solar heating.

Trafford, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Trafford homeowners purchased a total of 72,918 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Trafford ranks 906^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Trafford ranks 4396^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Trafford’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 Trafford, the average outside temperature was 3.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Trafford Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	40.8° F
2023 - 2024	37.3° F

Trafford Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Trafford homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Trafford 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 Trafford. 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 Trafford 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 Trafford include Latshaw & Son Home Heating Oil LLC and Orris Fuel Inc.

Trafford Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Trafford: 8 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Trafford: 18 miles

Average Number Of Trafford Homes Served Per Company: 14 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Trafford Oil Company: 9,114 gallons per year

Trafford, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 113 households in Trafford, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Trafford, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

3% of Trafford, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Trafford, PA Households	Trafford, PA Heating Oil Households
3,334	113

8 Trafford, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 72,917 gallons of heating oil delivered to Trafford, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Trafford, PA community relies on its 8 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 Trafford, 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 Trafford, PA.

Trafford 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.