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Oil Prices in Akron, OH

Updated on December 29, 2024 at 08:29 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Ravenna Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
MCINTOSH OIL CO	Call for price	No	No
Cuyahoga Landmark Inc	Call for price	No	No

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Akron, used by 92,890 or 81.81% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Akron homeowners is electricity, used by 17,817 homes (15.69%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (1,778), no fuel (912), other fuels (615), and other fuels (522).

Akron Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Akron Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	92,890	81.8%
Electricity	17,817	15.7%
Propane	1,778	1.6%
No Fuel	912	0.8%
Other Fuels	615	0.5%
Heating Oil	304	0.3%
Wood	218	0.2%

Natural gas (81.8%)

Electricity (15.7%)

Propane (1.6%)

No fuel (0.8%)

Other fuels (0.5%)

Heating oil (0.3%)

Wood (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Akron

Heating oil has become less popular in Akron. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 655 to 304, a 53.59% drop.

Akron Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	783
2012	706
2013	699
2014	731
2015	655
2016	656
2017	528
2018	461
2019	423
2020	375
2021	316
2022	304

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Akron

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,098 to 1,778.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 100,126 to 92,890.

Electricity use for home heating in Akron

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Akron. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 10,505 to 17,817, a 69.60% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Akron

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 Akron have not yet adopted solar heating.

Akron, OH Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Akron homeowners purchased a total of 192,534 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 101 towns in Ohio, Akron ranks 87^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Akron ranks 2852^nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Akron’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 Akron, the average outside temperature was 2.4° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Akron Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	38.3° F
2023 - 2024	35.9° F

Akron, OH Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 289 households in Akron, OH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Akron, OH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

0% of Akron, OH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Akron, OH Households	Akron, OH Heating Oil Households
89,949	289

3 Akron, OH Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 192,533 gallons of heating oil delivered to Akron, OH homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Akron, OH 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 Akron, OH, two of the closest terminals are Citgo in Linden, NJ and Citgo in Linden, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Akron, OH.

Akron 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.