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Oil Prices in Harrisburg, PA

Updated Today at 04:16 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Service Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Best Price Oil	$3.50	Yes	Yes
Suburban Propane	Call for price	No	No
Hitz Heating	Call for price	No	No
E & E Fuel Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
WC Eshenaur & Son Inc	Call for price	No	No
Marstellar Oil & Concrete Inc	$3.30	Yes	Yes
Capitol City Oil	$3.49	Yes	Yes
Stover Fuel Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Talley Petroleum Enterprises Inc	Call for price	No	No
Dolan Oil Service	Call for price	No	No
Peggy's Fuel Oil	Call for price	No	No
Lisi Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Meyer Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Kreiser Fuel Service Inc	Call for price	No	No

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

Quantity	Price	Updated At
100 gallonsgals	$3.50 per gallon/gal	Mar 3, 2025, 4:15 AM
150 gallonsgals	$3.50 per gallon/gal	Mar 3, 2025, 4:15 AM
200 gallonsgals	$3.50 per gallon/gal	Mar 3, 2025, 4:15 AM
250 gallonsgals	$3.50 per gallon/gal	Mar 3, 2025, 4:15 AM

Harrisburg Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	-$0.165
1 Month Trend	-$0.170
1 Year Trend	-$0.233

Harrisburg Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
03/03/2025	$3.429
03/02/2025	$3.429
03/01/2025	$3.429
02/28/2025	$3.429
02/27/2025	$3.429
02/26/2025	$3.495
02/25/2025	$3.594
02/24/2025	$3.594
02/23/2025	$3.594
02/22/2025	$3.594
02/21/2025	$3.594
02/20/2025	$3.594
02/19/2025	$3.799
02/18/2025	$3.799
02/17/2025	$3.799
02/16/2025	$3.799
02/15/2025	$3.799
02/14/2025	$3.799
02/13/2025	$3.699
02/12/2025	$3.399
02/11/2025	$3.549
02/10/2025	$3.549
02/09/2025	$3.599
02/08/2025	$3.599
02/07/2025	$3.599
02/06/2025	$3.632
02/05/2025	$3.632
02/04/2025	$3.632
02/03/2025	$3.632
02/02/2025	$3.599

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Harrisburg, used by 35,019 or 45.23% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Harrisburg homeowners is electricity, used by 28,788 homes (37.18%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (10,150), propane (1,540), no fuel (855), and other fuels (798).

Harrisburg Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Harrisburg Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	35,019	45.2%
Electricity	28,788	37.2%
Heating Oil	10,150	13.1%
Propane	1,540	2.0%
No Fuel	855	1.1%
Other Fuels	798	1.0%
Wood	404	0.5%
Coal	259	0.3%
Solar	67	0.1%

Natural gas (45.2%)

Electricity (37.2%)

Heating oil (13.1%)

Propane (2.0%)

No fuel (1.1%)

Other fuels (1.0%)

Wood (0.5%)

Coal (0.3%)

Solar (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Harrisburg

Heating oil has become less popular in Harrisburg. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 12,747 to 10,150, a 20.37% drop.

Harrisburg Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	15,153
2012	14,467
2013	13,288
2014	12,747
2015	11,689
2016	11,288
2017	10,622
2018	10,523
2019	9,815
2020	9,824
2021	9,967
2022	10,150

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Harrisburg

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,239 to 1,540.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 29,416 to 35,019.

Electricity use for home heating in Harrisburg

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Harrisburg. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 23,396 to 28,788, a 23.05% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Harrisburg

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, 67 homes in Harrisburg are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2014, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Harrisburg, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Harrisburg homeowners purchased a total of 7 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Harrisburg ranks 5^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Harrisburg ranks 23^rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Harrisburg’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 Harrisburg, the average outside temperature was 2.7° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Harrisburg Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	34.5° F
2023 - 2024	37.2° F

Harrisburg Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Harrisburg homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 15 heating oil companies that serve Harrisburg 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 6 “full-service” oil companies that serve Harrisburg. Full service companies such as Suburban Propane or Dolan Oil Service 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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg include Lisi Oil Co and Talley Petroleum Enterprises Inc.

Harrisburg Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Harrisburg: 15 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Harrisburg: 18 miles

Average Number Of Harrisburg Homes Served Per Company: 676 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Harrisburg Oil Company: 436,645 gallons per year

Harrisburg, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 10,150 households in Harrisburg, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Harrisburg, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

13% of Harrisburg, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Harrisburg, PA Households	Harrisburg, PA Heating Oil Households
77,421	10,150

15 Harrisburg, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 7 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Harrisburg, PA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Harrisburg, PA community relies on its 15 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 Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg, PA.

Harrisburg Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Harrisburg, PA today is $3.30 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Harrisburg, PA ranges from a low of $3.30 to a high of $3.50. The average heating oil price in Pennsylvania state is $3.43.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $343.00 in Harrisburg, PA. Prices range from $329.90 to $350.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Harrisburg, PA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.35 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Harrisburg, PA is $3.43 per gallon.

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

Today in Harrisburg, PA, the price of home heating oil is $3.30 per gallon, which amounts to $329.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Harrisburg, PA ranges from $3.30 to $3.50 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.43 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Harrisburg, PA ranges from $3.30 to $3.50 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 Harrisburg, PA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Harrisburg, PA by $0.35 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $35.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Harrisburg, PA?

As of today, March 3rd, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.43 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.30 to $3.50 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Harrisburg, PA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Harrisburg, PA ranges from $3.30 to $3.50 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 Harrisburg, PA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Harrisburg, PA. Over the past year, Harrisburg, PA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.93 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.50 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.43, and $2.63 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.30. 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.