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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 27 Allentown Suppliers

Oil Prices in Allentown, PA

Updated Today at 10:31 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Yeagers Fuel Inc Call for price No No
Apgar Oil Energy & HVAC Call for price No No
Thrifty Fuel Heating Oil Call for price No No
Oil4Less Allentown Call for price No No
Wisser Coal & Fuel Oil Call for price No No
Loil Fuel Call for price No No
Weaver Fuels Call for price No No
Lehigh Fuels Llc $3.00 Yes Yes
Oil Discounters $2.85 Yes Yes
The Oil Club $2.83 Yes Yes
Day & Nite Oil $3.02 Yes Yes
Harned Durham Energy $2.99 Yes Yes
Aerni & Hitzel Fuel Inc $3.60 Yes Yes
Pipeline Petroleum Inc Call for price No No
Keller Enterprises Inc Call for price No No
Price Rite Wholesale Heating Oil Co Call for price No No
Deiter Brothers Fuel Co Inc Call for price No No
C R Dampman Fuels Inc Call for price No No
W S Reichenbach & Son Inc Call for price No No
DeSousa Oil & Service Corp Call for price No No
Fuel Cell Petrol Inc Call for price No No
Liberty Discount Fuel Call for price No No
Szilagyi Fuel Call for price No No
Fritch Inc Call for price No No
Bucks Run Oil Call for price No No
John R Young & Co Call for price No No
Meadows Petroleum Products Call for price No No

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Allentown, PA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.83 $2.85 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
150$2.80 $2.80 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
200$2.78 $2.78 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
250$2.78 $2.78 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM

Allentown Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend+$0.049
1 Month Trend-$0.177
1 Year Trend-$0.516

Allentown Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$3.047
12/20/2024$3.012
12/19/2024$3.012
12/18/2024$3.005
12/17/2024$3.005
12/16/2024$3.005
12/15/2024$2.963
12/14/2024$2.963
12/13/2024$2.963
12/12/2024$2.963
12/11/2024$2.963
12/10/2024$2.963
12/09/2024$2.963
12/08/2024$2.993
12/07/2024$2.993
12/06/2024$2.993
12/05/2024$3.000
12/04/2024$3.013
12/03/2024$3.006
12/02/2024$3.006
12/01/2024$3.006
11/30/2024$3.006
11/29/2024$3.006
11/28/2024$3.004
11/27/2024$3.004
11/26/2024$2.986
11/25/2024$3.201
11/24/2024$3.174
11/23/2024$3.174
11/22/2024$3.174

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Allentown, used by 28,377 or 41.72% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Allentown homeowners is natural gas, used by 26,376 homes (38.78%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (10,967), propane (1,578), other fuels (403), and other fuels (634).

Allentown Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelAllentown Households % of Households
Electricity28,37741.7%
Natural Gas26,37638.8%
Heating Oil10,96716.1%
Propane1,5782.3%
Other Fuels4030.6%
No Fuel2550.4%
Wood2480.4%
Coal1310.2%

Electricity (41.7%)

Natural gas (38.8%)

Heating oil (16.1%)

Propane (2.3%)

Other fuels (0.6%)

No fuel (0.4%)

Wood (0.4%)

Coal (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Allentown

Heating oil has become less popular in Allentown. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 15,266 to 10,967, a 28.16% drop.

Allentown Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
201116,650
201215,808
201315,266
201414,780
201513,625
201612,998
201712,446
201811,579
201911,341
202011,296
202111,120
202210,967

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Allentown

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,028 to 1,578.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 21,122 to 26,376.

Electricity use for home heating in Allentown

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Allentown. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 22,470 to 28,377, a 26.29% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Allentown

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 Allentown have not yet adopted solar heating.

Allentown, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Allentown homeowners purchased a total of 7 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Allentown ranks 4th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Allentown ranks 17th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Allentown’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 Allentown, the average outside temperature was 3.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Allentown Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202540.2° F
2023 - 202436.7° F

Allentown Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Allentown homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 27 heating oil companies that serve Allentown 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 5 “full-service” oil companies that serve Allentown. Full service companies such as Wisser Coal & Fuel Oil or DeSousa Oil & Service Corp 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 Allentown 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 Allentown include Meadows Petroleum Products and C R Dampman Fuels Inc.

Allentown Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Allentown: 27 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Allentown: 18 miles

Average Number Of Allentown Homes Served Per Company: 406 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Allentown Oil Company: 262,106 gallons per year

Allentown, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 10,967 households in Allentown, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Allentown, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

16% of Allentown, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Allentown, PA HouseholdsAllentown, PA Heating Oil Households
68,02010,967

27 Allentown, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 7 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Allentown, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Allentown, PA community relies on its 27 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 Allentown, 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 Allentown, PA.

Allentown Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Allentown, PA today is $2.80 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Allentown, PA ranges from a low of $2.80 to a high of $3.60. The average heating oil price in Pennsylvania state is $3.01.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $301.00 in Allentown, PA. Prices range from $279.90 to $360.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Allentown, PA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.17 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Allentown, PA is $3.01 per gallon.

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

Today in Allentown, PA, the price of home heating oil is $2.80 per gallon, which amounts to $279.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Allentown, PA ranges from $2.80 to $3.60 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.01 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Allentown, PA ranges from $2.80 to $3.60 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 Allentown, PA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Allentown, PA by $0.17 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $17.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Allentown, PA?

As of today, December 20th, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.01 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.80 to $3.60 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Allentown, PA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Allentown, PA ranges from $2.80 to $3.60 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 Allentown, PA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Allentown, PA. Over the past year, Allentown, PA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.72 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.70 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.01, and $2.92 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.80. 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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