Heating Oil Prices in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania average residential heating oil price
$6.01 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $6.014
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.162 (+2.8%)
- Year ago
- $3.25
- Now up 85.2% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.12 below the U.S. average ($6.14)
- $0.21 below the Central Atlantic average ($6.23)
- Pennsylvania ranks #12 of 21 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.162 (+2.8%)
A 200-gallon delivery
$1,202.80
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter heating oil bill
$2,559
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$957
About $1,602 less than heating oil (our estimate)
Cost to fill a heating oil tank in Pennsylvania
| Delivery | Gallons | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 150 gallon delivery | 150 gal | $902.10 |
| 200 gallon delivery | 200 gal | $1,202.80 |
| 250 gallon delivery | 250 gal | $1,503.50 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Pennsylvania heating oil price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Winter heating oil cost for a typical Pennsylvania home
A typical Pennsylvania home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 426 gallons of heating oil over the winter, roughly $2,559 at this week's price. That is an estimate; change the inputs in the calculator.
Assumes 2,000 sq ft, average insulation, AFUE 0.83, and normal October–March weather (NOAA 1991–2020).
Switch to a heat pump? Oil vs other fuels in Pennsylvania
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $6.014/gal | 426 gallons | $2,559 |
| Propane | $3.193/gal | 669 gallons | $2,135 |
| Natural gas | $1.92/therm | 611 therms | $1,176 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.207/kWh | 14,337 kWh | $2,975 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.207/kWh | 4,612 kWh | $957 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Compare in detail with the heat pump cost calculator.
Pennsylvania heating oil prices at a glance
Pennsylvania ranks #12 of 21 states for heating oil price this week, at $6.01 per gallon.
See also propane prices in Pennsylvania.
Prices come from EIA's weekly survey and do not include taxes or delivery fees. For a full explanation, read our methodology.
Nearby states
- Heating oil prices in Delaware
- Heating oil prices in Maryland
- Heating oil prices in New Jersey
- Heating oil prices in New York
All heating oil prices by state · Heating calculators
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of heating oil in Pennsylvania today?
The average residential heating oil price in Pennsylvania was $6.01 per gallon for the week of Oct 12, 2026, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration (excluding taxes).
How much is a 200-gallon heating oil delivery in Pennsylvania?
At $6.01 per gallon, 200 gallons costs about $1,202.80 for the fuel alone. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum-delivery rules from your dealer are extra.
Is a heat pump cheaper than oil in Pennsylvania?
In our estimate for a typical Pennsylvania home, a cold-climate heat pump costs about $957 per winter against $2,559 for heating oil. Your savings depend on your electric rate, home and equipment, and installation cost is not included.