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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 27 Allentown Suppliers

Oil Prices in Allentown, PA

Updated Today at 02:09 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Yeagers Fuel Inc Call for price No No
Apgar Oil Energy & HVAC $4.30 Yes Yes
Thrifty Fuel Heating Oil $4.20 Yes Yes
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 $3.45 Yes Yes
Oil Discounters $3.37 Yes Yes
The Oil Club $3.34 Yes Yes
Day & Nite Oil $3.52 Yes Yes
Harned Durham Energy $3.49 Yes Yes
Aerni & Hitzel Fuel Inc $3.90 Yes Yes
John R Young & Co $3.70 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
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$3.34 $3.37 Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM
150$3.30 $3.30 Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM
200$3.28 $3.28 Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM
250$3.28 $3.28 Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM

Allentown Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/21/2025$3.696
01/20/2025$3.696
01/19/2025$3.599
01/18/2025$3.599
01/17/2025$3.599
01/16/2025$3.704
01/15/2025$3.596
01/14/2025$3.739
01/13/2025$3.739
01/12/2025$3.481
01/11/2025$3.481
01/10/2025$3.481
01/09/2025$3.407
01/08/2025$3.310
01/07/2025$3.296
01/06/2025$3.280
01/05/2025$3.208
01/04/2025$3.208
01/03/2025$3.208
01/02/2025$3.217
01/01/2025$3.236
12/31/2024$3.083
12/30/2024$3.071
12/29/2024$3.052
12/28/2024$3.052
12/27/2024$3.052
12/26/2024$3.108
12/25/2024$3.052
12/24/2024$3.052
12/23/2024$3.016

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 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 16,650 to 10,967, a 34.13% 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 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,018 to 1,578.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 20,317 to 26,376.

Electricity use for home heating in Allentown

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Allentown. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 23,142 to 28,377, a 22.62% 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 1.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Allentown Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202535.1° 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 2024, 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 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.

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