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Oil Prices in South Sterling, PA

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Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Plociniak Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Pennywise Fuel Inc	Call for price	No	No
Locklins Bottled Gas Inc	Call for price	No	No

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South Sterling, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: South Sterling Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in South Sterling, used by 58 or 63.04% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for South Sterling homeowners is propane, used by 21 homes (22.83%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (7), coal (3).

South Sterling Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	South Sterling Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	58	63.0%
Propane	21	22.8%
Electricity	7	7.6%
Coal	3	3.3%

Heating oil (63.0%)

Propane (22.8%)

Electricity (7.6%)

Coal (3.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in South Sterling

Heating oil has become more popular in South Sterling. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes rose from 35 to 58, a 65.71% lift.

South Sterling Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	40
2012	28
2013	40
2014	40
2015	55
2016	48
2017	73
2018	47
2019	35
2020	26
2021	39
2022	58

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in South Sterling

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 21 to 21.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in South Sterling.

Electricity use for home heating in South Sterling

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in South Sterling. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 28 to 7, a 75.00% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in South Sterling

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 South Sterling have not yet adopted solar heating.

South Sterling, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, South Sterling homeowners purchased a total of 37,427 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, South Sterling ranks 1104^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, South Sterling ranks 5183^rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

South Sterling Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	29.8° F
2023 - 2024	32.5° F

South Sterling Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For South Sterling homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve South Sterling 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 South Sterling. 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 South Sterling 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 South Sterling include Plociniak Oil Company Inc and Pennywise Fuel Inc.

South Sterling Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving South Sterling: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to South Sterling: 18 miles

Average Number Of South Sterling Homes Served Per Company: 19 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per South Sterling Oil Company: 12,475 gallons per year

South Sterling, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 58 households in South Sterling, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when South Sterling, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

63% of South Sterling, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

South Sterling, PA Households	South Sterling, PA Heating Oil Households
92	58

3 South Sterling, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 37,426 gallons of heating oil delivered to South Sterling, PA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the South Sterling, PA 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 South Sterling, 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 South Sterling, PA.

South Sterling 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.