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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 38 Philadelphia Suppliers

Oil Prices in Philadelphia, PA

Updated Today at 12:22 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
F C Haab Co Inc Call for price No No
Pennj Petroleum Llc Call for price No No
Cass Fuel Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Liberty Bell Discount Fuel Call for price No No
Wister Coal & Fuel Oil Co Call for price No No
Mayfair Fuel Oil Co Call for price No No
Cardinal USA Fuel Oil Call for price No No
Oil Patch Fuel Call for price No No
Dollar Wise Call for price No No
T&M Fuel Llc Call for price No No
Bucks County Fuel Call for price No No
Costello Fuel Call for price No No
Brandywine Fuel Call for price No No
Dan Bell Oil Call for price No No
Allstate Fuel Oil LLC Call for price No No
John Couchara Heat & Fuel Inc Call for price No No
Clyde S Walton Inc Call for price No No
Keroscene Inc Call for price No No
Torresdale Fuel Co Inc Call for price No No
Harris Fuels Inc Call for price No No
Reit Fuel Oil Co Call for price No No
Ace Fueling Llc Call for price No No
Blaze Oil Corporation Call for price No No
Merit Fuel Inc Call for price No No
Jay Gress Inc Call for price No No
InterCounty Oil Services Inc Call for price No No
Big Oak Fuel Call for price No No
Dollarwise Oil Co Call for price No No
Royal Petroleum Inc Call for price No No
Meenen Oil Co Lp Call for price No No
Nardello Fuels Inc Call for price No No
American Energy Supply Corporation Call for price No No
Ferro Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No
Oil Express Home Heating Oil Call for price No No
Robertson Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No
Sperr's Fuel & Heating Co Call for price No No
IT Landes Call for price No No
Affordable Oil Call for price No No

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Philadelphia, PA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.30 $3.30 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
150$3.30 $3.30 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
200$3.30 $3.30 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
250$3.30 $3.30 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM

Philadelphia Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/19/2025$3.612
01/18/2025$3.612
01/17/2025$3.612
01/16/2025$3.626
01/15/2025$3.505
01/14/2025$3.342
01/13/2025$3.292
01/12/2025$3.342
01/11/2025$3.342
01/10/2025$3.342
01/09/2025$3.162
01/08/2025$3.325
01/07/2025$3.325
01/06/2025$3.310
01/05/2025$3.265
01/04/2025$3.265
01/03/2025$3.255
01/02/2025$3.175
01/01/2025$3.215
12/31/2024$3.225
12/30/2024$3.163
12/29/2024$3.161
12/28/2024$3.161
12/27/2024$3.161
12/26/2024$3.165
12/25/2024$3.172
12/24/2024$3.171
12/23/2024$3.157
12/22/2024$3.118
12/21/2024$3.118

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Philadelphia, used by 483,271 or 70.79% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Philadelphia homeowners is electricity, used by 158,842 homes (23.27%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (21,749), propane (11,937), no fuel (6,173), and other fuels (3,861).

Philadelphia Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelPhiladelphia Households % of Households
Natural Gas483,27170.8%
Electricity158,84223.3%
Heating Oil21,7493.2%
Propane11,9371.8%
No Fuel6,1730.9%
Other Fuels2,5180.4%
Wood7800.1%
Coal3970.1%
Solar1660.0%

Natural gas (70.8%)

Electricity (23.3%)

Heating oil (3.2%)

Propane (1.8%)

No fuel (0.9%)

Other fuels (0.4%)

Wood (0.1%)

Coal (0.1%)

Solar (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Philadelphia

Heating oil has become less popular in Philadelphia. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 25,967 to 21,749, a 16.24% drop.

Philadelphia Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
201137,899
201236,089
201332,846
201431,068
201529,586
201627,525
201725,967
201824,349
201922,976
202021,029
202121,087
202221,749

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Philadelphia

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 6,028 to 11,937.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 445,480 to 483,271.

Electricity use for home heating in Philadelphia

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Philadelphia. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 107,570 to 158,842, a 47.66% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Philadelphia

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, 166 homes in Philadelphia are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 55.14% increase from 2017, when only 107 homes had installed active solar heating.

Philadelphia Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Philadelphia homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 38 heating oil companies that serve Philadelphia 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 12 “full-service” oil companies that serve Philadelphia. Full service companies such as IT Landes or InterCounty Oil Services Inc 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia include Ace Fueling Llc and Blaze Oil Corporation.

Philadelphia Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Philadelphia: 38 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Philadelphia: 18 miles

Average Number Of Philadelphia Homes Served Per Company: 572 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Philadelphia Oil Company: 369,326 gallons per year

Philadelphia, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 21,749 households in Philadelphia, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Philadelphia, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Philadelphia, PA HouseholdsPhiladelphia, PA Heating Oil Households
682,64421,749

38 Philadelphia, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 14 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Philadelphia, PA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Philadelphia, PA community relies on its 38 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 Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, PA.

Philadelphia 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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