As we wrap up 2025, it’s a good time to look back at how home heating oil prices changed throughout the year here in Pennsylvania. Using real pricing from My Express Oil (our sister company) from the past 12 months, we can see a clear story. Here’s a simple breakdown to help you understand what happened and why it mattered for your heating bills.
Late 2024: A Steady Climb Heading Into Winter
At the end of 2024, heating oil prices slowly crept upward as colder weather moved in:
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November 2024: Prices ranged from $2.789 to $2.829 per gallon
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Early December: Prices climbed into the $2.90s
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End of December: We finished the year at $3.019 per gallon
This gradual increase was expected for winter — demand goes up, and so do prices.
Early 2025: A Quick Jump to Start the Year
As soon as January hit, prices climbed faster:
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January 3: $3.099
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January 10: $3.159
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January 14: $3.219
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January 16: $3.459 — the peak of the winter spike
This mid-January jump was the highest MEO price of the entire year. Cold snaps and global market swings played a role, and many PA homeowners felt this in their first winter oil delivery.
Spring 2025: Prices Finally Ease Up
By early March, prices cooled off:
- March 1: $3.159
- March 13: $2.999
- March 14: $2.959
This drop below $3.00 was a welcome relief after a pricey winter.
Late Spring & Early Summer: The Lowest Prices of the Year
From late April through June, oil prices reached their lowest levels of 2025:
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April 29: $2.819
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May 14: $2.759
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May 20–29: ranged $2.729–$2.819
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June 13: $2.899
These spring/early-summer months offered excellent savings — many customers who filled up during this time benefited from some of the best prices of the year.
Mid–Late Summer: Prices Bounce Around
Prices fluctuated slightly but stayed reasonable:
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July: $2.999 to $3.129
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August 5: $2.989
Even with small ups and downs, summer remained a good time for customers to stock up.
Fall 2025: Mostly Steady, With Small Bumps
Heading into the heating season, prices mostly stayed stable, with a few small increases:
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September 27: $2.939
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October 17: $2.899
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November 3: $3.059
Compared to the sharp spike early in the year, fall pricing was mild and predictable.
Overall: What 2025 Looked Like for PA Oil Customers
If we zoom out, the year followed a very familiar pattern:
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Winter: Highest prices
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Spring & early summer: Lowest prices of the year
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Fall: Stable, moderate prices
For most customers, the biggest savings came from filling tanks in April through July, while January remained the most expensive time to buy.
Looking Ahead to 2026
If trends continue, we can expect:
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Early-year price bumps depending on winter weather
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A price drop once temperatures warm up
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Stable, moderate pricing during fall
Signing up for delivery reminders, watching seasonal trends, and topping off during low-demand months can help keep heating costs manageable.
If you live in the Delaware Valley/Greater Philadelphia area and would like to find comfort within your home, visit our website or give us a call at 215 - 245 - 3200 to learn more.
