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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 6 Wilkes Barre Suppliers

Oil Prices in Wilkes Barre, PA

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Button Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Newell Fuel Service Inc & Subsidiaries	Call for price	No	No
Union Petroleum Co	Call for price	No	No
Plociniak Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Buy the Gallon LLC	Call for price	No	No
Kris L Hoyt	Call for price	No	No

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Wilkes Barre, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Wilkes Barre Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Wilkes Barre, used by 21,547 or 65.30% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Wilkes Barre homeowners is electricity, used by 7,328 homes (22.21%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (2,235), propane (1,269), coal (369), and other fuels (435).

Wilkes Barre Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Wilkes Barre Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	21,547	65.3%
Electricity	7,328	22.2%
Heating Oil	2,235	6.8%
Propane	1,269	3.9%
Coal	369	1.1%
Other Fuels	183	0.6%
No Fuel	139	0.4%
Wood	108	0.3%
Solar	5	0.0%

Natural gas (65.3%)

Electricity (22.2%)

Heating oil (6.8%)

Propane (3.9%)

Coal (1.1%)

Other fuels (0.6%)

No fuel (0.4%)

Wood (0.3%)

Solar (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Wilkes Barre

Heating oil has become less popular in Wilkes Barre. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,635 to 2,235, a 15.18% drop.

Wilkes Barre Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	3,318
2012	3,276
2013	3,142
2014	3,186
2015	2,971
2016	2,744
2017	2,635
2018	2,372
2019	2,414
2020	2,394
2021	2,301
2022	2,235

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Wilkes Barre

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 775 to 1,269.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 18,936 to 21,547.

Electricity use for home heating in Wilkes Barre

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Wilkes Barre. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 6,532 to 7,328, a 12.19% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Wilkes Barre

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, 5 homes in Wilkes Barre are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2017, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Wilkes Barre Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Wilkes Barre homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre. 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 Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre include Plociniak Oil Company Inc and Buy the Gallon LLC.

Wilkes Barre Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Wilkes Barre: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Wilkes Barre: 18 miles

Average Number Of Wilkes Barre Homes Served Per Company: 372 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Wilkes Barre Oil Company: 240,370 gallons per year

Wilkes Barre, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,235 households in Wilkes Barre, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Wilkes Barre, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

6% of Wilkes Barre, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Wilkes Barre, PA Households	Wilkes Barre, PA Heating Oil Households
32,997	2,235

6 Wilkes Barre, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Wilkes Barre, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Wilkes Barre, PA community relies on its 6 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 Wilkes Barre, 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 Wilkes Barre, PA.

Wilkes Barre 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.