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Oil Prices in James Creek, PA

Updated Today at 12:31 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
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Stoudnour Petroleum Inc Call for price No No
SelLo Oil Inc Call for price No No

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James Creek Heating Oil Price History

Updated on October 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
10/21/2024$2.770
10/20/2024$2.770
10/19/2024$2.770
10/18/2024$2.770
10/17/2024$2.770
10/16/2024$2.770
10/15/2024$2.770
10/14/2024$2.770
10/13/2024$2.770
10/12/2024$2.770
10/11/2024$2.770
10/10/2024$2.770
10/09/2024$2.770
10/08/2024$2.770
10/07/2024$2.770
10/06/2024$2.770
10/05/2024$2.770
10/04/2024$2.770
10/03/2024$2.770
10/02/2024$2.770
10/01/2024$2.770
09/30/2024$2.770
09/29/2024$2.770
09/28/2024$2.770
09/27/2024$2.770
09/26/2024$2.770
09/25/2024$2.770
09/24/2024$2.770
09/23/2024$2.770

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: James Creek Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in James Creek, used by 223 or 42.00% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for James Creek homeowners is wood, used by 142 homes (26.74%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (140), propane (19), coal (12).

James Creek Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelJames Creek Households % of Households
Heating Oil22342.0%
Wood14226.7%
Electricity14026.4%
Propane193.6%
Coal122.3%

Heating oil (42.0%)

Wood (26.7%)

Electricity (26.4%)

Propane (3.6%)

Coal (2.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in James Creek

Heating oil has become less popular in James Creek. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 272 to 223, a 18.01% drop.

James Creek Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011281
2012278
2013272
2014261
2015289
2016314
2017283
2018298
2019304
2020271
2021246
2022223

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in James Creek

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 15 to 19.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in James Creek.

Electricity use for home heating in James Creek

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in James Creek. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 65 to 140, a 115.38% increase.

Solar use for home heating in James Creek

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 James Creek have not yet adopted solar heating.

James Creek, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, James Creek homeowners purchased a total of 143,899 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, James Creek ranks 692nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, James Creek ranks 3361st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

James Creek’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 James Creek, the average outside temperature was 3.2° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

James Creek Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202538.7° F
2023 - 202435.5° F

James Creek Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For James Creek homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve James Creek 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 James Creek. 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 James Creek 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 James Creek include Blair County Oil And Supply Inc and Stoudnour Petroleum Inc.

James Creek Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving James Creek: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to James Creek: 18 miles

Average Number Of James Creek Homes Served Per Company: 74 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per James Creek Oil Company: 47,966 gallons per year

James Creek, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 223 households in James Creek, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when James Creek, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

41% of James Creek, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

James Creek, PA HouseholdsJames Creek, PA Heating Oil Households
531223

3 James Creek, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 143,899 gallons of heating oil delivered to James Creek, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the James Creek, 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 James Creek, PA, two of the closest terminals are Lucknow in El Dorado, PA and Etmt in Altoona, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in James Creek, PA.

James Creek 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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