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Oil Prices in Columbia, PA

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Smart Touch Energy	$3.01	Yes	Yes
Dolan Oil Service	Call for price	No	No
Reitz Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Aero Energy	Call for price	No	No
Edris Oil Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Jerome H Rhoads Inc	Call for price	No	No
Weaver Energy Inc	Call for price	No	No
Stover Fuel Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Manor Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Town & Country Fuel LLC	Call for price	No	No
Schwanger Brothers & Co Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Columbia, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$3.01	-	-
150	$3.01	-	-
200	$3.01	-	-
250	$3.01	-	-

Columbia Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/21/2024	$3.009
11/20/2024	$3.009
11/19/2024	$2.919
11/18/2024	$2.919
11/17/2024	$2.969
11/16/2024	$2.969
11/15/2024	$2.830
11/14/2024	$2.990
11/13/2024	$2.990
11/12/2024	$2.990
11/11/2024	$2.990
11/10/2024	$3.003
11/09/2024	$3.003
11/08/2024	$2.964
11/07/2024	$2.964
11/06/2024	$2.964
11/05/2024	$2.964
11/04/2024	$2.964
11/03/2024	$2.964
11/02/2024	$2.964
11/01/2024	$2.964
10/31/2024	$2.964
10/30/2024	$2.974
10/29/2024	$2.996
10/28/2024	$2.996
10/27/2024	$2.992
10/26/2024	$2.992
10/25/2024	$2.992
10/24/2024	$2.996
10/23/2024	$2.984

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Columbia, used by 3,131 or 40.13% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Columbia homeowners is electricity, used by 2,774 homes (35.55%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,236), propane (536), no fuel (74), and other fuels (94).

Columbia Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Columbia Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	3,131	40.1%
Electricity	2,774	35.6%
Heating Oil	1,236	15.8%
Propane	536	6.9%
No Fuel	74	1.0%
Coal	49	0.6%
Wood	45	0.6%

Natural gas (40.1%)

Electricity (35.6%)

Heating oil (15.8%)

Propane (6.9%)

No fuel (1.0%)

Coal (0.6%)

Wood (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Columbia

Heating oil has become less popular in Columbia. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,524 to 1,236, a 18.90% drop.

Columbia Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,033
2012	1,983
2013	1,828
2014	1,748
2015	1,747
2016	1,592
2017	1,634
2018	1,524
2019	1,456
2020	1,284
2021	1,260
2022	1,236

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Columbia

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 447 to 536.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,654 to 3,131.

Electricity use for home heating in Columbia

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Columbia. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,333 to 2,774, a 18.90% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Columbia

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 Columbia have not yet adopted solar heating.

Columbia Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Columbia homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 11 heating oil companies that serve Columbia 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 4 “full-service” oil companies that serve Columbia. Full service companies such as Aero Energy or Reitz Oil Company 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 Columbia 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 Columbia include Jerome H Rhoads Inc and Manor Fuels.

Columbia Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Columbia: 11 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Columbia: 18 miles

Average Number Of Columbia Homes Served Per Company: 112 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Columbia Oil Company: 72,507 gallons per year

Columbia, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,236 households in Columbia, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Columbia, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

15% of Columbia, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Columbia, PA Households	Columbia, PA Heating Oil Households
7,803	1,236

11 Columbia, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 797,577 gallons of heating oil delivered to Columbia, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Columbia, PA community relies on its 11 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, PA.

Columbia Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The price of heating oil in Columbia, PA has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.02 per gallon.

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

Today in Columbia, PA, the price of home heating oil is $3.01 per gallon, which amounts to $300.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Columbia, PA?

Heating oil prices in Columbia, PA have not changed in the last 24 hours.

Is heating oil going up or down in Columbia, PA?

Heating oil prices have up in Columbia, PA by $0.02 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $2.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Columbia, PA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Columbia, PA. Over the past year, Columbia, PA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.80 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.80 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.01, and $2.80 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.01. 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.