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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 38 Philadelphia Suppliers

Oil Prices in Philadelphia, PA

Updated on November 12, 2024 at 08:04 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Bucks County Fuel $2.80 Yes Yes
Oil Patch Fuel $3.49 Yes Yes
Dollar Wise Call for price No No
Clyde S Walton Inc Call for price No No
InterCounty Oil Services Inc Call for price No No
Wister Coal & Fuel Oil Co Call for price No No
Mayfair Fuel Oil Co Call for price No No
Cardinal USA Fuel Oil Call for price No No
T&M Fuel Llc $2.72 Yes Yes
Cass Fuel Oil Co Inc $3.69 Yes Yes
Costello Fuel $2.80 Yes Yes
Liberty Bell Discount Fuel $2.95 Yes Yes
Affordable Oil $2.94 Yes Yes
F C Haab Co Inc Call for price No No
Keroscene Inc Call for price No No
Torresdale Fuel Co Inc Call for price No No
Harris Fuels Inc Call for price No No
Reit Fuel Oil Co Call for price No No
Ace Fueling Llc Call for price No No
Blaze Oil Corporation Call for price No No
Merit Fuel Inc Call for price No No
Pennj Petroleum Llc Call for price No No
Jay Gress Inc Call for price No No
Big Oak Fuel Call for price No No

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Philadelphia, PA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.72 $2.72 Nov 12, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$2.72 $2.72 Nov 12, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$2.72 $2.72 Nov 12, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$2.72 $2.72 Nov 12, 2024, 3:00 PM

Philadelphia Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on November 12, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend+$0.011
1 Month Trend-$0.071
1 Year Trend-$0.962

Philadelphia Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 12, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
11/12/2024$3.055
11/11/2024$3.055
11/10/2024$3.077
11/09/2024$3.077
11/08/2024$3.045
11/07/2024$3.045
11/06/2024$3.045
11/05/2024$3.045
11/04/2024$3.045
11/03/2024$3.045
11/02/2024$3.045
11/01/2024$3.045
10/31/2024$3.045
10/30/2024$3.051
10/29/2024$3.078
10/28/2024$3.078
10/27/2024$3.078
10/26/2024$3.078
10/25/2024$3.078
10/24/2024$3.086
10/23/2024$3.086
10/22/2024$3.092
10/21/2024$3.101
10/20/2024$3.106
10/19/2024$3.106
10/18/2024$3.106
10/17/2024$3.106
10/16/2024$3.118
10/15/2024$3.126
10/14/2024$3.126

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Philadelphia, used by 483,271 or 70.79% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Philadelphia homeowners is electricity, used by 158,842 homes (23.27%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (21,749), propane (11,937), no fuel (6,173), and other fuels (3,861).

Philadelphia Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelPhiladelphia Households % of Households
Natural Gas483,27170.79%
Electricity158,84223.27%
Heating Oil21,7493.19%
Propane11,9371.75%
No Fuel6,1730.90%
Other Fuels2,5180.37%
Wood7800.11%
Coal3970.06%
Solar1660.02%

Natural gas (70.79)

Electricity (23.27)

Heating oil (3.19)

Propane (1.75)

No fuel (0.90)

Other fuels (0.37)

Wood (0.11)

Coal (0.06)

Solar (0.02)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Philadelphia

Heating oil has become less popular in Philadelphia. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 32,846 to 21,749, a 33.78% drop.

Philadelphia Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
201137,899
201236,089
201332,846
201431,068
201529,586
201627,525
201725,967
201824,349
201922,976
202021,029
202121,087
202221,749

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Philadelphia

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 5,325 to 11,937.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 449,519 to 483,271.

Electricity use for home heating in Philadelphia

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Philadelphia. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 87,960 to 158,842, a 80.58% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Philadelphia

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.

Currently, 166 homes in Philadelphia are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 58.10% increase from 2013, when only 105 homes had installed active solar heating.

Philadelphia Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Philadelphia homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 38 heating oil companies that serve Philadelphia 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 12 “full-service” oil companies that serve Philadelphia. Full service companies such as IT Landes or InterCounty Oil Services Inc 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia include Ace Fueling Llc and Blaze Oil Corporation.

Philadelphia Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Philadelphia: 38 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Philadelphia: 18 miles

Average Number Of Philadelphia Homes Served Per Company: 572 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Philadelphia Oil Company: 369,326 gallons per year

Philadelphia, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 21,749 households in Philadelphia, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Philadelphia, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

3% of Philadelphia, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Philadelphia, PA HouseholdsPhiladelphia, PA Heating Oil Households
682,64421,749

38 Philadelphia, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 14 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Philadelphia, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Philadelphia, PA community relies on its 38 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 Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, PA.

Philadelphia Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Philadelphia, PA today is $2.72 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Philadelphia, PA ranges from a low of $2.72 to a high of $3.69. The average heating oil price in Pennsylvania state is $3.06.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $306.00 in Philadelphia, PA. Prices range from $272.00 to $369.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Philadelphia, PA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.33 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Philadelphia, PA is $3.06 per gallon.

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

Today in Philadelphia, PA, the price of home heating oil is $2.72 per gallon, which amounts to $272.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Philadelphia, PA ranges from $2.72 to $3.69 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.06 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Philadelphia, PA ranges from $2.72 to $3.69 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 Philadelphia, PA?

Heating oil prices have down in Philadelphia, PA by $0.33 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $33.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Philadelphia, PA?

As of today, November 12nd, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.06 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.72 to $3.69 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Philadelphia, PA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Philadelphia, PA ranges from $2.72 to $3.69 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 Philadelphia, PA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Philadelphia, PA. Over the past year, Philadelphia, PA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.79 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.74 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.06, and $3.07 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.72. 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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