Cheapest Lackawanna County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | $2.959 |
| 12/16/2025 | $2.959 |
| 12/15/2025 | $2.959 |
| 12/14/2025 | $2.959 |
| 12/13/2025 | $2.959 |
| 12/12/2025 | $2.959 |
| 12/11/2025 | $2.959 |
| 12/10/2025 | $2.959 |
| 12/09/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/08/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/07/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/06/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/05/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/04/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/03/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/02/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.029 |
| 11/30/2025 | $3.029 |
| 11/29/2025 | $3.029 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.029 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.029 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.029 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.029 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.029 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.029 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.169 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.169 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.169 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.169 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.169 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Lackawanna Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a host of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Lackawanna, used by 2,796,352 or 52% of residents. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Lackawanna homeowners is Electricity, used by 1,447,260 homes (27%). The other homes are heated with Heating Oil (12%), Propane (5%), Wood (2%), and Coal (1%).
Lackawanna County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34,874,317 | 2,838,374 | 16,489,698 | 7,027,777 | 1,537,838 | 38,300 | 509,973 |
| 2024 | 33,713,467 | 2,974,752 | 16,101,973 | 7,960,996 | 1,450,619 | 47,633 | 504,784 |
| 2023 | 32,555,397 | 3,095,841 | 15,715,074 | 8,885,520 | 1,365,275 | 55,043 | 498,627 |
| 2022 | 32,091,195 | 3,057,784 | 15,369,304 | 9,272,850 | 1,355,371 | 53,326 | 481,300 |
| 2021 | 31,895,666 | 2,915,345 | 14,958,236 | 9,432,650 | 1,407,109 | 44,183 | 463,731 |
| 2020 | 31,606,820 | 2,817,235 | 14,562,280 | 9,620,215 | 1,479,556 | 37,065 | 446,905 |
| 2019 | 31,301,416 | 2,726,491 | 14,195,208 | 9,754,979 | 1,547,415 | 31,328 | 436,087 |
| 2018 | 31,078,731 | 2,619,852 | 13,846,953 | 9,859,202 | 1,617,768 | 26,203 | 439,142 |
| 2017 | 30,931,676 | 2,540,423 | 13,564,648 | 10,033,309 | 1,678,830 | 22,191 | 438,648 |
| 2016 | 30,660,387 | 2,454,018 | 13,274,023 | 10,250,157 | 1,709,933 | 20,132 | 430,497 |
| 2015 | 30,415,903 | 2,360,877 | 12,971,247 | 10,600,440 | 1,733,119 | 19,192 | 414,084 |
| 2014 | 30,356,760 | 2,294,300 | 12,713,074 | 10,994,255 | 1,726,382 | 17,015 | 393,811 |
| 2013 | 30,372,204 | 2,244,427 | 12,445,957 | 11,382,810 | 1,680,034 | 15,202 | 370,032 |
| 2012 | 30,426,899 | 2,190,490 | 12,130,568 | 11,814,697 | 1,632,638 | 14,664 | 344,294 |
| 2011 | 30,449,683 | 2,151,843 | 11,795,862 | 12,228,626 | 1,569,666 | 12,253 | 323,710 |
| 2010 | 30,461,899 | 2,137,910 | 11,445,998 | 12,633,704 | 1,488,577 | 11,144 | 317,682 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Lackawanna
Fuel oil has become less frequently used in Lackawanna. In the 11 years since 2014, the number of homeowners using fuel oil decreased from 858,758 to 663,450, a 23% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Lackawanna
Between 2014 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel increased from 198,296 to 282,182, a 42% change. Comparing 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 2,528,694 to 2,796,352, a 11% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Lackawanna
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Lackawanna. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity jumped from 1,087,741 to 1,447,260, a 33% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Lackawanna
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Currently, 7,204 homes in Lackawanna are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 309% gain from 2014, when 1,760 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Lackawanna County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Lackawanna homes heating with heating oil, picking which of the 14 heating oil companies that serve Lackawanna plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who are 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 Lackawanna. Full service companies such as or offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The household does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for families who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. A few of the 2 Lackawanna cash heating oil companies serving Lackawanna include Buy the Gallon LLC and Santarelli Sons Oil Co Inc.
Lackawanna Fuel Oil Company Fast Facts: Heating oil Companies Serving Lackawanna: 14 companies .
Average Number of Lackawanna Houses Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 5797
Lackawanna Heating Oil Delivery Overview
663,450 homes in Lackawanna heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Lackawanna temperatures drop as low as 29° F each winter. 6% of Lackawanna households rely on heating oil delivery each winter.
7.5% of Lackawanna County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Lackawanna County Households | Lackawanna County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1.0M | 81,152 |
139 Lackawanna Heating Oil Companies Go The Distance
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of heating oil delivered to Lackawanna homeowners during this past winter, the Lackawanna community depends on its 139 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery has two parts to it: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Lackawanna, two of the closest terminals are Ergon in Newell, PA and Etmt in Blawnox, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses throughout Lackawanna and the surrounding area.
