Pennsylvania heating oil price
$5.16/gal residential. 14% of Pennsylvania homes heat with oil. PA
Pennsylvania this week
Current $/gal
-0.04 WoW
$5.16
vs National average
National: $5.54/gal
$-0.38
275-gal fill cost
225 usable gallons (80% safe-fill)
$1161
800-gal season cost
1,800 sqft typical NE home
$4128
State context
14% of PA homes heat with oil, concentrated in eastern PA (Lehigh Valley, NEPA, Bucks). The PA PUC Price-to-Compare affects gas/electric, not oil directly.
State programmes
- LIHEAP
- LIHEAP Crisis
- Weatherization Assistance
Pre-buy / cap consumer protection
73 P.S. §201-2 (UTPCPL) applies to pre-paid fuel contracts. No state-specific oil pre-buy bond. Regulator: PA Attorney General consumer protection + PUC (electric/gas).
Cross-references
- Pennsylvania dealer programmes
- Pennsylvania 5-year price history
- National average detail
- Pre-buy vs cap break-even
- Winter fill calculator
FAQ
What is the current Pennsylvania heating oil price?
Pennsylvania residential heating oil is $5.16/gal (source: EIA SHOPP).
What state programmes help with heating oil bills in Pennsylvania?
LIHEAP, LIHEAP Crisis, Weatherization Assistance.
Are pre-buy contracts protected in Pennsylvania?
73 P.S. §201-2 (UTPCPL) applies to pre-paid fuel contracts. No state-specific oil pre-buy bond.
How does Pennsylvania compare to the national average?
Pennsylvania is $0.38 below the national average of $5.54/gal.
EIA SHOPP last reading: 2026-03-30NYMEX HO settled: 2026-07-13EIA next release: 2026-10-05