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Oil Prices in Wilkes Barre, PA
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Button Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Newell Fuel Service | Call for price | No | No |
| Union Petroleum Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Plociniak Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Buy the Gallon LLC | Call for price | No | No |
| Hoyts Fuel Service | Call for price | No | No |
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 Trends
Last year, Wilkes Barre homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Wilkes Barre ranks 67th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Wilkes Barre ranks 539th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Wilkes Barre’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 Wilkes Barre, the average outside temperature was 3.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Wilkes Barre Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 30.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 33.4° F |
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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 (183).
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 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,276 to 2,235, a 31.78% 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 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 597 to 1,269.
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 20,288 to 21,547.
Electricity use for home heating in Wilkes Barre
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Wilkes Barre. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 6,031 to 7,328, a 21.51% 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 66.67% decrease from 2012, when only 15 homes had installed active solar heating.
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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 2024, 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.
