Cheapest Lebanon County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | $2.990 |
| 12/16/2025 | $2.990 |
| 12/15/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/14/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/13/2025 | $3.090 |
| 12/12/2025 | $3.090 |
| 12/11/2025 | $3.090 |
| 12/10/2025 | $3.090 |
| 12/09/2025 | $3.090 |
| 12/08/2025 | $3.090 |
| 12/07/2025 | $3.099 |
| 12/06/2025 | $3.099 |
| 12/05/2025 | $3.099 |
| 12/04/2025 | $3.099 |
| 12/03/2025 | $3.099 |
| 12/02/2025 | $3.099 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/30/2025 | $3.090 |
| 11/29/2025 | $3.090 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.090 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.090 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.090 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.179 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.179 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.179 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.179 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.179 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.179 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.149 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Lebanon 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 Lebanon, used by 2,906,261 or 55% of families. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Lebanon residents is Electricity, used by 1,374,215 homes (26%). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (11%), Propane (4%), Wood (2%), and Other (1%).
Lebanon County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34,874,317 | 2,838,374 | 16,489,698 | 7,027,777 | 1,537,838 | 509,973 |
| 2024 | 33,713,467 | 2,974,752 | 16,101,973 | 7,960,996 | 1,450,619 | 504,784 |
| 2023 | 32,555,397 | 3,095,841 | 15,715,074 | 8,885,520 | 1,365,275 | 498,627 |
| 2022 | 32,091,195 | 3,057,784 | 15,369,304 | 9,272,850 | 1,355,371 | 481,300 |
| 2021 | 31,895,666 | 2,915,345 | 14,958,236 | 9,432,650 | 1,407,109 | 463,731 |
| 2020 | 31,606,820 | 2,817,235 | 14,562,280 | 9,620,215 | 1,479,556 | 446,905 |
| 2019 | 31,301,416 | 2,726,491 | 14,195,208 | 9,754,979 | 1,547,415 | 436,087 |
| 2018 | 31,078,731 | 2,619,852 | 13,846,953 | 9,859,202 | 1,617,768 | 439,142 |
| 2017 | 30,931,676 | 2,540,423 | 13,564,648 | 10,033,309 | 1,678,830 | 438,648 |
| 2016 | 30,660,387 | 2,454,018 | 13,274,023 | 10,250,157 | 1,709,933 | 430,497 |
| 2015 | 30,415,903 | 2,360,877 | 12,971,247 | 10,600,440 | 1,733,119 | 414,084 |
| 2014 | 30,356,760 | 2,294,300 | 12,713,074 | 10,994,255 | 1,726,382 | 393,811 |
| 2013 | 30,372,204 | 2,244,427 | 12,445,957 | 11,382,810 | 1,680,034 | 370,032 |
| 2012 | 30,426,899 | 2,190,490 | 12,130,568 | 11,814,697 | 1,632,638 | 344,294 |
| 2011 | 30,449,683 | 2,151,843 | 11,795,862 | 12,228,626 | 1,569,666 | 323,710 |
| 2010 | 30,461,899 | 2,137,910 | 11,445,998 | 12,633,704 | 1,488,577 | 317,682 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Lebanon
Heating oil has become less frequently used in Lebanon. In the 12 years since 2013, the number of households using number two heating oil declined from 948,628 to 585,677, a 38% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Lebanon County
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 564,986 |
| 2025-11-10 | 565,071 |
| 2025-11-09 | 565,191 |
| 2025-11-08 | 565,282 |
| 2025-11-07 | 565,459 |
| 2025-11-06 | 565,553 |
| 2025-11-05 | 565,670 |
| 2025-11-04 | 565,775 |
| 2025-11-03 | 565,901 |
| 2025-11-02 | 566,028 |
| 2025-11-01 | 566,134 |
| 2025-10-31 | 566,128 |
| 2025-10-30 | 566,213 |
| 2025-10-29 | 566,298 |
| 2025-10-28 | 566,407 |
| 2025-10-27 | 566,546 |
| 2025-10-26 | 566,682 |
| 2025-10-25 | 566,800 |
| 2025-10-24 | 566,920 |
| 2025-10-23 | 567,019 |
| 2025-10-22 | 567,192 |
| 2025-10-21 | 567,302 |
| 2025-10-20 | 567,410 |
| 2025-10-19 | 567,514 |
| 2025-10-18 | 567,638 |
| 2025-10-17 | 567,749 |
| 2025-10-16 | 567,855 |
| 2025-10-15 | 568,075 |
| 2025-10-14 | 568,279 |
| 2025-10-13 | 568,387 |
| 2025-10-12 | 568,496 |
| 2025-10-11 | 568,618 |
| 2025-10-10 | 568,724 |
| 2025-10-09 | 568,828 |
| 2025-10-08 | 568,942 |
| 2025-10-07 | 569,113 |
| 2025-10-06 | 569,214 |
| 2025-10-05 | 569,330 |
| 2025-10-04 | 569,452 |
| 2025-10-03 | 569,592 |
| 2025-10-02 | 569,727 |
| 2025-10-01 | 569,838 |
| 2025-09-30 | 569,921 |
| 2025-09-29 | 570,008 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Lebanon
Between 2013 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel increased from 187,096 to 236,607, a 26% change. Comparing 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 2,531,083 to 2,906,261, a 15% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Lebanon
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Lebanon. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity shot up from 1,037,213 to 1,374,215, a 32% change.
Lebanon County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Lebanon County homeowners purchased a total of 12 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Lebanon’s overall oil usage fluctuates annually depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside dips, homes’ heating systems need to burn additional fuel oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Lebanon was 28.9°F, which was 0.2°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Lebanon County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 28.2° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 27.5° F |
Lebanon County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Lebanon homeowners heating with fuel oil, picking which of the 23 heating oil companies that serve Lebanon plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 45 “full-service” oil companies that serve Lebanon. Full service companies such as Meyer Oil Company or Sauder Fuel offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The client 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 homeowners who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the fuel oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Examples of 2 Lebanon cash heating oil companies serving Lebanon include Eby Oil Inc and Werley Energy.
Lebanon Heating Oil Company Statistics: Fuel oil Companies Serving Lebanon: 23 companies .
Average Number of Lebanon Homes Served per Fuel Oil company : 6085
Lebanon Heating Oil Delivery Overview
5,547,362 houses in Lebanon heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Lebanon temperatures drop as low as 29° F each winter. 10% of Lebanon households are reliant on fuel oil delivery each winter.
19.17% of Lebanon County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Lebanon County Households | Lebanon County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 729,938 | 139,945 |
153 Lebanon Oil Companies Go The Distance
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Lebanon residences the last heating season, the Lebanon community depends on its 153 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Lebanon, two of the closest terminals are Ergon in Newell, PA and Etmt in Blawnox, PA. Then, the truck delivers the oil to homes and businesses throughout Lebanon and the surrounding region.
