Heating Oil This Winter: Why Prices Are Up and How Delco Homeowners Can Save

Heating season is here, and a lot of our neighbors across Delaware County are asking us the same thing: why does heating oil cost more this year, and what can I do about it? Here’s a quick, plain-English look at what’s going on, plus some simple ways to keep your home warm without the stress.

Why Prices Are Higher This Season

Heating oil is a close cousin of diesel fuel, so it’s bought and sold on the same worldwide market. This year, that market is tight. Fewer refineries around the world are making this type of fuel, more of it is being shipped overseas, and supplies here at home are lower than usual heading into winter. Trouble overseas has added to the pressure.

When supply is tight, prices go up for every heating oil company, big or small. The good news is that forecasters expect a milder winter in our part of the country than last year, which means many homes may need fewer deliveries.

Simple Ways to Save This Winter

• Sign up for a budget plan: Spread your heating costs into steady, predictable payments instead of getting hit with big bills in the coldest months. See our plans.
• Fill up early: Getting your tank filled before the first real cold snap means no rush, no worry, and no waiting when everyone else is calling at once.
• Don’t let your tank run low: Running out can mean a cold night, an emergency delivery, and sometimes a service call to restart your burner. Automatic delivery keeps an eye on your usage and the weather, so our truck shows up before you run low.
• Get a tune-up: A clean, well-adjusted burner uses less oil to heat your home. Our annual service contract includes a tune-up and an oil tank inspection.
• Ask about help: If this winter is going to be a stretch, you may qualify for assistance. Read our post on budget plans and LIHEAP help, or just give us a call and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Why Delco Families Choose Township Oil

We’re not a national dispatch center. We’re a second-generation, family-owned company with our yard right here at 101 North Morton Ave, delivering to homes throughout Delaware County and Eastern Chester County. When you call, you talk to local people who know your neighborhood.

• Voted Best of Delco 2026 for full-service oil company by the Daily Times.
• Automatic or will-call delivery, whichever fits your household.
• One company for oil, gas, and air conditioning, with 24/7 emergency service.
• Trained, local technicians who keep your system running efficiently.

Our Promise to You

We can’t control the world oil market, but we can control how we treat our neighbors. We always try to give our local customers the best possible price, and our current price is posted in the green bar at the top of our website and in the price box at the bottom of every page.

Ready to order or have a question? Call us at (484) 478-0800, send us a message, or learn more about heating oil delivery. We’re here to help you stay warm all winter.