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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 19 Mertztown Suppliers

Oil Prices in Mertztown, PA

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Lehigh Fuels Llc $3.00 Yes Yes
Oil Discounters $2.85 Yes Yes
The Oil Club $2.83 Yes Yes
Harned Durham Energy $2.99 Yes Yes
Pipeline Petroleum Inc Call for price No No
Keller Enterprises Inc Call for price No No
Oil4Less Allentown Call for price No No
John R Young & Co Call for price No No
Penn Pride Inc Call for price No No
Yeagers Fuel 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
Atlas Oil Company Call for price No No
Apgar Oil Energy & HVAC Call for price No No
Thrifty Fuel Heating Oil Call for price No No
Wisser Coal & Fuel Oil Call for price No No
Loil Fuel Call for price No No
Tropical Oil LLC Call for price No No
Weaver Fuels Call for price No No

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Mertztown, 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, 3:00 PM
150$2.83 $2.85 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$2.83 $2.85 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$2.83 $2.85 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM

Mertztown Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend+$0.072
1 Month Trend-$0.261
1 Year Trend-$0.633

Mertztown Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$2.917
12/20/2024$2.917
12/19/2024$2.917
12/18/2024$2.917
12/17/2024$2.929
12/16/2024$2.929
12/15/2024$2.844
12/14/2024$2.844
12/13/2024$2.844
12/12/2024$2.844
12/11/2024$2.871
12/10/2024$2.871
12/09/2024$2.871
12/08/2024$2.913
12/07/2024$2.913
12/06/2024$2.913
12/05/2024$2.923
12/04/2024$2.941
12/03/2024$2.941
12/02/2024$2.941
12/01/2024$2.941
11/30/2024$2.941
11/29/2024$2.941
11/28/2024$2.941
11/27/2024$2.941
11/26/2024$2.919
11/25/2024$3.185
11/24/2024$3.185
11/23/2024$3.185
11/22/2024$3.185

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Mertztown, used by 469 or 35.42% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Mertztown homeowners is heating oil, used by 386 homes (29.15%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (242), wood (223), coal (16).

Mertztown Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelMertztown Households % of Households
Electricity46935.4%
Heating Oil38629.2%
Propane24218.3%
Wood22316.8%
Coal161.2%

Electricity (35.4%)

Heating oil (29.2%)

Propane (18.3%)

Wood (16.8%)

Coal (1.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Mertztown

Heating oil has become less popular in Mertztown. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 863 to 386, a 55.27% drop.

Mertztown Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011972
2012943
20131,027
2014863
2015908
2016959
2017965
2018927
2019918
2020861
2021577
2022386

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Mertztown

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 118 to 242.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Mertztown.

Electricity use for home heating in Mertztown

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Mertztown. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 391 to 469, a 19.95% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Mertztown

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 Mertztown have not yet adopted solar heating.

Mertztown, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Mertztown homeowners purchased a total of 249,082 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Mertztown ranks 497th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Mertztown ranks 2472nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Mertztown’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 Mertztown, the average outside temperature was 4.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Mertztown Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202540.4° F
2023 - 202436.3° F

Mertztown Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Mertztown homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 19 heating oil companies that serve Mertztown 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 Mertztown. Full service companies such as Wisser Coal & Fuel Oil or Atlas 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 Mertztown 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 Mertztown include C R Dampman Fuels Inc and Tropical Oil LLC.

Mertztown Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Mertztown: 19 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Mertztown: 18 miles

Average Number Of Mertztown Homes Served Per Company: 20 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Mertztown Oil Company: 13,109 gallons per year

Mertztown, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 386 households in Mertztown, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Mertztown, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

29% of Mertztown, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Mertztown, PA HouseholdsMertztown, PA Heating Oil Households
1,324386

19 Mertztown, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 249,081 gallons of heating oil delivered to Mertztown, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Mertztown, PA community relies on its 19 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 Mertztown, 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 Mertztown, PA.

Mertztown Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Mertztown, PA today is $2.83 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Mertztown, PA ranges from a low of $2.83 to a high of $3.00. The average heating oil price in Pennsylvania state is $2.92.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $292.00 in Mertztown, PA. Prices range from $282.90 to $300.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Mertztown, PA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.04 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Mertztown, PA is $2.92 per gallon.

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

Today in Mertztown, PA, the price of home heating oil is $2.83 per gallon, which amounts to $282.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Mertztown, PA ranges from $2.83 to $3.00 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.92 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Mertztown, PA ranges from $2.83 to $3.00 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 Mertztown, PA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Mertztown, PA by $0.04 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $4.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Mertztown, PA?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $2.92 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.83 to $3.00 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Mertztown, PA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Mertztown, PA ranges from $2.83 to $3.00 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 Mertztown, PA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Mertztown, PA. Over the past year, Mertztown, PA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.72 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.80 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.92, and $2.89 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.83. 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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