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Oil Prices in Shelocta, PA

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 10:32 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Accent Fuels Inc	Call for price	No	No
Paul Bradigan Sons Inc	Call for price	No	No
Townsend Gas & Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Shelocta, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Shelocta, used by 803 or 63.73% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Shelocta homeowners is heating oil, used by 192 homes (15.24%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (143), electricity (89), wood (25), and other fuels (23).

Shelocta Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Shelocta Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	803	63.7%
Heating Oil	192	15.2%
Propane	143	11.3%
Electricity	89	7.1%
Wood	25	2.0%
Other Fuels	23	1.8%

Natural gas (63.7%)

Heating oil (15.2%)

Propane (11.3%)

Electricity (7.1%)

Wood (2.0%)

Other fuels (1.8%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Shelocta

Heating oil has become more popular in Shelocta. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes rose from 170 to 192, a 12.94% lift.

Shelocta Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	369
2012	383
2013	385
2014	324
2015	267
2016	229
2017	233
2018	154
2019	170
2020	123
2021	154
2022	192

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Shelocta

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 88 to 143.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 614 to 803.

Electricity use for home heating in Shelocta

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Shelocta. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 148 to 89, a 39.86% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Shelocta

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 Shelocta have not yet adopted solar heating.

Shelocta, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Shelocta homeowners purchased a total of 123,895 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Shelocta ranks 736^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Shelocta ranks 3585^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Shelocta’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 Shelocta, the average outside temperature was 3.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Shelocta Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	38.8° F
2023 - 2024	35.7° F

Shelocta Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Shelocta homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Shelocta 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 Shelocta. 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 Shelocta 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 Shelocta include Paul Bradigan Sons Inc and Townsend Gas & Oil Inc.

Shelocta Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Shelocta: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Shelocta: 18 miles

Average Number Of Shelocta Homes Served Per Company: 64 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Shelocta Oil Company: 41,298 gallons per year

Shelocta, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 192 households in Shelocta, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Shelocta, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

15% of Shelocta, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Shelocta, PA Households	Shelocta, PA Heating Oil Households
1,260	192

3 Shelocta, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 123,895 gallons of heating oil delivered to Shelocta, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Shelocta, 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 Shelocta, 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 Shelocta, PA.

Shelocta 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.