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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 20 Swarthmore Suppliers

Oil Prices in Swarthmore, PA

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Dan Bell Oil $3.20 Yes Yes
Cass Fuel Oil Co Inc $3.59 Yes Yes
Liberty Bell Discount Fuel $3.02 Yes Yes
Oil Patch Fuel $3.59 Yes Yes
Royal Petroleum Inc Call for price No No
F C Haab Co Inc Call for price No No
Meenen Oil Co Lp Call for price No No
Nardello Fuels Inc Call for price No No
American Energy Supply Corporation Call for price No No
Ferro Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No
Reilly & Sons Inc Call for price No No
Jay Gress Inc Call for price No No
Mauger & Company Inc Call for price No No
Brandywine Fuel Call for price No No
Allstate Fuel Oil LLC Call for price No No
Oil Express Home Heating Oil Call for price No No
Wister Coal & Fuel Oil Co Call for price No No
Cardinal USA Fuel Oil Call for price No No
Sperr's Fuel & Heating Co Call for price No No
Robertson Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No

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Swarthmore, PA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.02 $3.59 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$3.02 $3.49 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$3.02 $3.49 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$3.02 $3.49 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM

Swarthmore Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend+$0.005
1 Month Trend-$0.140
1 Year Trend-$0.563

Swarthmore Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$3.350
12/20/2024$3.350
12/19/2024$3.350
12/18/2024$3.345
12/17/2024$3.345
12/16/2024$3.345
12/15/2024$3.345
12/14/2024$3.345
12/13/2024$3.345
12/12/2024$3.345
12/11/2024$3.345
12/10/2024$3.320
12/09/2024$3.540
12/08/2024$3.540
12/07/2024$3.540
12/06/2024$3.540
12/05/2024$3.540
12/04/2024$3.490
12/03/2024$3.490
12/02/2024$3.310
12/01/2024$3.310
11/30/2024$3.310
11/29/2024$3.310
11/28/2024$3.310
11/27/2024$3.310
11/26/2024$3.310
11/25/2024$3.310
11/24/2024$3.310
11/23/2024$3.310
11/22/2024$3.310

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Swarthmore, used by 2,863 or 72.63% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Swarthmore homeowners is electricity, used by 600 homes (15.22%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (390), propane (87), no fuel (13), and other fuels (7).

Swarthmore Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelSwarthmore Households % of Households
Natural Gas2,86372.6%
Electricity60015.2%
Heating Oil3909.9%
Propane872.2%
No Fuel130.3%
Wood70.2%

Natural gas (72.6%)

Electricity (15.2%)

Heating oil (9.9%)

Propane (2.2%)

No fuel (0.3%)

Wood (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Swarthmore

Heating oil has become more popular in Swarthmore. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes rose from 384 to 390, a 1.56% lift.

Swarthmore Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011757
2012706
2013592
2014562
2015502
2016488
2017413
2018412
2019416
2020384
2021387
2022390

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Swarthmore

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 44 to 87.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,722 to 2,863.

Electricity use for home heating in Swarthmore

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Swarthmore. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 418 to 600, a 43.54% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Swarthmore

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 Swarthmore have not yet adopted solar heating.

Swarthmore, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Swarthmore homeowners purchased a total of 251,663 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Swarthmore ranks 492nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Swarthmore ranks 2451st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Swarthmore’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 Swarthmore, the average outside temperature was 4.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Swarthmore Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202545.4° F
2023 - 202441.1° F

Swarthmore Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Swarthmore homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 20 heating oil companies that serve Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore. Full service companies such as Royal Petroleum Inc or Wister Coal & Fuel Oil Co 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 Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore include Mauger & Company Inc and Reilly & Sons Inc.

Swarthmore Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Swarthmore: 20 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Swarthmore: 18 miles

Average Number Of Swarthmore Homes Served Per Company: 19 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Swarthmore Oil Company: 12,583 gallons per year

Swarthmore, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 390 households in Swarthmore, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Swarthmore, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

9% of Swarthmore, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Swarthmore, PA HouseholdsSwarthmore, PA Heating Oil Households
3,942390

20 Swarthmore, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 251,662 gallons of heating oil delivered to Swarthmore, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Swarthmore, PA community relies on its 20 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 Swarthmore, 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 Swarthmore, PA.

Swarthmore Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Swarthmore, PA today is $3.02 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Swarthmore, PA ranges from a low of $3.02 to a high of $3.59. The average heating oil price in Pennsylvania state is $3.35.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $335.00 in Swarthmore, PA. Prices range from $301.90 to $359.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Swarthmore, PA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.38 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Swarthmore, PA is $3.35 per gallon.

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

Today in Swarthmore, PA, the price of home heating oil is $3.02 per gallon, which amounts to $301.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Swarthmore, PA ranges from $3.02 to $3.59 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.35 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Swarthmore, PA ranges from $3.02 to $3.59 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 Swarthmore, PA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Swarthmore, PA by $0.38 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $38.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Swarthmore, PA?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.35 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.02 to $3.59 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Swarthmore, PA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Swarthmore, PA ranges from $3.02 to $3.59 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 Swarthmore, PA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Swarthmore, PA. Over the past year, Swarthmore, PA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.90 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.55 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.35, and $2.88 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.02. 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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