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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 21 Darby Suppliers

Oil Prices in Darby, PA

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Dan Bell Oil $3.20 Yes Yes
Cass Fuel Oil Co Inc $3.59 Yes Yes
Liberty Bell Discount Fuel $3.02 Yes Yes
Oil Patch Fuel $3.59 Yes Yes
Royal Petroleum Inc Call for price No No
F C Haab Co 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
Jay Gress Inc Call for price No No
Brandywine Fuel Call for price No No
InterCounty Oil Services Inc Call for price No No
Allstate Fuel Oil LLC Call for price No No
John Couchara Heat & Fuel Inc Call for price No No
Oil Express Home Heating Oil 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
Sperr's Fuel & Heating Co Call for price No No
Robertson Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No

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Darby, PA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.02 $3.59 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$3.02 $3.49 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$3.02 $3.49 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$3.02 $3.49 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM

Darby Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend+$0.005
1 Month Trend-$0.140
1 Year Trend-$0.524

Darby Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$3.350
12/20/2024$3.350
12/19/2024$3.350
12/18/2024$3.345
12/17/2024$3.345
12/16/2024$3.345
12/15/2024$3.345
12/14/2024$3.345
12/13/2024$3.345
12/12/2024$3.345
12/11/2024$3.345
12/10/2024$3.320
12/09/2024$3.540
12/08/2024$3.540
12/07/2024$3.540
12/06/2024$3.540
12/05/2024$3.540
12/04/2024$3.490
12/03/2024$3.490
12/02/2024$3.310
12/01/2024$3.310
11/30/2024$3.310
11/29/2024$3.310
11/28/2024$3.310
11/27/2024$3.310
11/26/2024$3.310
11/25/2024$3.310
11/24/2024$3.310
11/23/2024$3.310
11/22/2024$3.310

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Darby, used by 5,194 or 66.48% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Darby homeowners is electricity, used by 1,797 homes (23.00%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (709), other fuels (52), propane (44), and other fuels (30).

Darby Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelDarby Households % of Households
Natural Gas5,19466.5%
Electricity1,79723.0%
Heating Oil7099.1%
Other Fuels520.7%
Propane440.6%
No Fuel180.2%
Wood120.2%

Natural gas (66.5%)

Electricity (23.0%)

Heating oil (9.1%)

Other fuels (0.7%)

Propane (0.6%)

No fuel (0.2%)

Wood (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Darby

Heating oil has become less popular in Darby. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,189 to 709, a 40.37% drop.

Darby Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,317
20121,189
20131,085
20141,021
2015939
2016878
2017866
2018673
2019635
2020654
2021681
2022709

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Darby

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 134 to 44.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 5,139 to 5,194.

Electricity use for home heating in Darby

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Darby. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,047 to 1,797, a 71.63% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Darby

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 Darby have not yet adopted solar heating.

Darby, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Darby homeowners purchased a total of 457,510 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Darby ranks 293rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Darby ranks 1640th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Darby’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 Darby, the average outside temperature was 4.2° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Darby Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202545.5° F
2023 - 202441.3° F

Darby Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Darby homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 21 heating oil companies that serve Darby 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 8 “full-service” oil companies that serve Darby. Full service companies such as InterCounty Oil Services Inc or Royal Petroleum 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 Darby 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 Darby include Brandywine Fuel and Oil Express Home Heating Oil.

Darby Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Darby: 21 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Darby: 18 miles

Average Number Of Darby Homes Served Per Company: 33 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Darby Oil Company: 21,786 gallons per year

Darby, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 709 households in Darby, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Darby, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

9% of Darby, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Darby, PA HouseholdsDarby, PA Heating Oil Households
7,813709

21 Darby, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 457,509 gallons of heating oil delivered to Darby, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Darby, PA community relies on its 21 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 Darby, 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 Darby, PA.

Darby Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Darby, PA?

The best price of home heating oil in Darby, PA today is $3.02 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Darby, PA ranges from a low of $3.02 to a high of $3.59. The average heating oil price in Pennsylvania state is $3.35.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Darby, PA?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $335.00 in Darby, PA. Prices range from $301.90 to $359.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Darby, PA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.38 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Darby, PA?

The average price of home heating oil in Darby, PA is $3.35 per gallon.

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

Today in Darby, PA, the price of home heating oil is $3.02 per gallon, which amounts to $301.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Darby, PA?

The current price of heating oil in Darby, PA ranges from $3.02 to $3.59 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.35 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Darby, PA?

The current price of home heating oil in Darby, PA ranges from $3.02 to $3.59 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

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

Heating oil prices have gone down in Darby, PA by $0.38 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $38.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Darby, PA?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.35 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.02 to $3.59 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Darby, PA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Darby, PA ranges from $3.02 to $3.59 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Darby, PA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Darby, PA. Over the past year, Darby, PA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.90 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.55 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.35, and $2.88 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.02. 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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