Heating Oil Prices in Pennsylvania (Week of Oct 19, 2026)
Residential heating oil in Pennsylvania averaged $6.07 a gallon for the week of Oct 19, 2026 (+3.7% in two weeks) – 2% below the US average and the 13th lowest of 21 states EIA surveys.
Source: EIA Heating Oil and Propane Update (weekly, excluding taxes). Updated automatically each week from October to March.
Cost to fill a tank in Pennsylvania
| Delivery | Gallons | Cost at $6.07/gal |
|---|---|---|
| 275-gallon tank (fill from 1/4) | 200 | $1,213.20 |
| 275-gallon tank (full fill) | 250 | $1,516.50 |
| 330-gallon tank (fill from 1/4) | 240 | $1,455.84 |
Before sales tax, delivery minimums or small-delivery fees, which vary by dealer.
Cheapest way to heat in Pennsylvania right now
| Heating system | Cost per million BTU of heat |
|---|---|
| Natural gas furnace (95%) | $15.27 |
| Heat pump (HSPF2 9, COP ≈2.6) | $24.48 |
| Propane furnace (90%) | $38.43 |
| Heating oil furnace (85%) | $51.53 |
| Electric baseboard (COP 1) | $63.66 |
Using Pennsylvania's current averages for heating oil, propane, natural gas and electricity (21.72¢/kWh). Prices for natural gas in Pennsylvania and electricity in Pennsylvania. See also propane prices in Pennsylvania.
Nearby states
- New Jersey: $6.38/gal
- New York: $6.42/gal
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of heating oil in Pennsylvania this week?
$6.07 per gallon on average for homes in the week of Oct 19, 2026, before taxes (EIA survey). That is 2% below the US average of $6.19, and +3.7% since Oct 5, 2026.
How much does it cost to heat with heating oil in Pennsylvania?
At $6.07 a gallon, 500 gallons over a winter costs about $3,033 before tax. Actual use depends on the house, insulation and winter – check your past deliveries and enter them in the calculator.
Is heating oil cheaper than other heat in Pennsylvania?
Per million BTU of heat, heating oil costs about $51.53 in Pennsylvania this week. The cheapest option at current state averages is natural gas furnace (95%) at $15.27.
Source: EIA weekly residential heating oil prices. Heat comparison uses typical efficiencies and EIA state averages.