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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 38 Philadelphia Suppliers

Oil Prices in Philadelphia, PA

Updated Today at 12:10 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
F C Haab Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Pennj Petroleum Llc	Call for price	No	No
Cass Fuel Oil Co Inc	$3.59	Yes	Yes
Liberty Bell Discount Fuel	$3.00	Yes	Yes
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
Oil Patch Fuel	$3.59	Yes	Yes
Dollar Wise	$3.01	Yes	Yes
T&M Fuel Llc	$2.78	Yes	Yes
Bucks County Fuel	$2.86	Yes	Yes
Costello Fuel	$2.85	Yes	Yes
Dan Bell Oil	$3.20	Yes	Yes
Affordable Oil	$3.00	Yes	Yes
Clyde S Walton 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
Jay Gress Inc	Call for price	No	No
InterCounty Oil Services Inc	Call for price	No	No
Big Oak Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Dollarwise Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Royal Petroleum Inc	Call for price	No	No
Meenen Oil Co Lp	Call for price	No	No
Nardello Fuels Inc	Call for price	No	No
American Energy Supply Corporation	Call for price	No	No
Ferro Fuel Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Brandywine Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Allstate Fuel Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
John Couchara Heat & Fuel Inc	Call for price	No	No
Oil Express Home Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
Robertson Fuel Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Sperr's Fuel & Heating Co	Call for price	No	No
IT Landes	Call for price	No	No

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Philadelphia, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Philadelphia, PA

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.85	$2.78	Dec 12, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$2.80	$2.78	Dec 12, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.80	$2.78	Dec 12, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.80	$2.78	Dec 12, 2024, 3:00 PM

Philadelphia Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	+$0.026
1 Month Trend	+$0.052
1 Year Trend	-$0.670

Philadelphia Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/13/2024	$3.098
12/12/2024	$3.098
12/11/2024	$3.094
12/10/2024	$3.083
12/09/2024	$3.071
12/08/2024	$3.071
12/07/2024	$3.071
12/06/2024	$3.071
12/05/2024	$3.074
12/04/2024	$3.054
12/03/2024	$3.078
12/02/2024	$3.043
12/01/2024	$3.040
11/30/2024	$3.040
11/29/2024	$3.040
11/28/2024	$3.040
11/27/2024	$3.040
11/26/2024	$3.038
11/25/2024	$3.038
11/24/2024	$3.038
11/23/2024	$3.038
11/22/2024	$3.038
11/21/2024	$3.062
11/20/2024	$3.056
11/19/2024	$3.082
11/18/2024	$3.065
11/17/2024	$3.065
11/16/2024	$3.065
11/15/2024	$3.048
11/14/2024	$3.048

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

Fuel	Philadelphia Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	483,271	70.8%
Electricity	158,842	23.3%
Heating Oil	21,749	3.2%
Propane	11,937	1.8%
No Fuel	6,173	0.9%
Other Fuels	2,518	0.4%
Wood	780	0.1%
Coal	397	0.1%
Solar	166	0.0%

Natural gas (70.8%)

Electricity (23.3%)

Heating oil (3.2%)

Propane (1.8%)

No fuel (0.9%)

Other fuels (0.4%)

Wood (0.1%)

Coal (0.1%)

Solar (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Philadelphia

Heating oil has become less popular in Philadelphia. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 27,525 to 21,749, a 20.98% drop.

Philadelphia Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	37,899
2012	36,089
2013	32,846
2014	31,068
2015	29,586
2016	27,525
2017	25,967
2018	24,349
2019	22,976
2020	21,029
2021	21,087
2022	21,749

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Philadelphia

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 5,794 to 11,937.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 441,689 to 483,271.

Electricity use for home heating in Philadelphia

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Philadelphia. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 101,903 to 158,842, a 55.88% 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 66.00% increase from 2016, when only 100 homes had installed active solar heating.

Philadelphia, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Philadelphia homeowners purchased a total of 14 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia ranks 1^st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Philadelphia ranks 4^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Philadelphia’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 Philadelphia, the average outside temperature was 4.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Philadelphia Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
Winter 2023 - 2024	39.5° F
Winter 2022 - 2023	35.2° F

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 Households	Philadelphia, PA Heating Oil Households
682,644	21,749

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 $2.78 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Philadelphia, PA ranges from a low of $2.78 to a high of $3.59. The average heating oil price in Pennsylvania state is $3.10.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $310.00 in Philadelphia, PA. Prices range from $278.00 to $359.00, 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 $0.28 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 $3.10 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 $2.78 per gallon, which amounts to $278.00 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 $2.78 to $3.59 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.10 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 $2.78 to $3.59 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 gone down in Philadelphia, PA by $0.28 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $28.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Philadelphia, PA?

As of today, December 13rd, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.10 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.78 to $3.59 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 $2.78 to $3.59 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 $2.69 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.10, and $3.01 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.78. 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.