Lehigh Valley Heating Costs: Oil, Propane and Heat Pump Prices (Updated Weekly)
Updated November 6, 2026. Prices refresh weekly during heating season.
Heating oil and propane homes in Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks Counties are paying some of the highest heating costs in years. This page tracks current Pennsylvania heating fuel prices each week and shows what your home could save by switching to an inverter heat pump.
Current Pennsylvania heating fuel prices
Fuel | Price | Typical yearly cost |
Heating oil | $5.93/gal | $4,742 |
Propane | $3.31/gal | $4,008 |
Natural gas | $1.60/ccf | $1,425 |
Heat pump | $0.20/kWh | $2,078 |
Typical yearly cost is what it would take to heat the same average Lehigh Valley home, one that burns about 800 gallons of oil a year, with each option. Natural gas assumes a new high-efficiency furnace. Heat pump assumes a full inverter heat pump system.
Heating cost calculator
Enter the gallons you use each year to compare your current heating cost with an inverter heat pump system.
What a typical oil home could save
Example for a Lehigh Valley home using 800 gallons of heating oil per year at $5.93 per gallon, a current cost of about $4,742 per year.
System | Yearly cost | Yearly savings |
Keep oil furnace (current) | $4,742 | None |
Dual fuel, keep oil furnace | $2,289 | $2,453 |
Full heat pump conversion | $2,078 | $2,663 |
Dual fuel with natural gas | $1,405 | $3,337 |
Your heat pump options
Inverter dual fuel. Add an inverter heat pump to your existing oil or propane furnace. The heat pump carries most of the winter and the furnace backs it up on the coldest days.
Full heat pump conversion. Replace oil or propane entirely with an all-electric cold-climate inverter heat pump that heats and cools the whole house.
Ductless for boiler homes. Ductless inverter heat pumps heat and cool without ductwork, with or without the boiler kept as backup.
Or call Family Heating Cooling Plumbing & Sewer at (610) 421-9885.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current heating oil price in the Lehigh Valley?
The Pennsylvania residential average for heating oil was $5.93 per gallon for the week of November 2, 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Local delivered prices vary by dealer and order size.
What is the current propane price in Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania residential average for propane was $3.31 per gallon for the week of November 2, 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Is a heat pump cheaper to run than an oil furnace?
Yes, at current prices. Heating a typical Lehigh Valley home that burns 800 gallons of oil a year costs about $4,742 with oil, and about $2,078 with a full inverter heat pump system. That is a savings of $2,600 or more a year.
Can I add a heat pump to my existing oil furnace?
Yes. A dual fuel system pairs an inverter heat pump with your existing oil or propane furnace. The heat pump handles most of the winter and the furnace takes over on the coldest days. You also get high-efficiency central air in the summer.
Will a heat pump keep up in a Pennsylvania winter?
Cold-climate inverter heat pumps continue heating well below freezing by adjusting their speed to match the weather. In a dual fuel system, the furnace or boiler takes over automatically on the coldest days.
I have an oil boiler. Can I still switch to a heat pump?
Yes. Ductless inverter heat pumps heat and cool your home without ductwork. You can switch over completely or keep the boiler as backup for the coldest days.
Is natural gas cheaper than a heat pump?
At current UGI and PPL rates, natural gas is the lowest cost fuel per unit of heat. For homes with gas available, a dual fuel system runs the heat pump on mild days and the gas furnace when it gets cold.
Service area
Family Heating Cooling Plumbing & Sewer installs and services heat pumps, dual fuel systems, furnaces and boilers throughout Lehigh County, Northampton County and Bucks County, including Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Hellertown, Center Valley, Coopersburg and Quakertown.
Sources
Heating oil and propane: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Prices, Pennsylvania residential averages. Electric: PPL Electric Utilities Price to Compare plus estimated delivery charges. Natural gas: estimated all-in UGI Utilities residential rate. Estimates are for comparison only; confirm current rates with your supplier or utility.
Financing example: 7.99% APR for 120 months. No down payment required in these examples. Subject to credit approval. Not all applicants will qualify. Your system price depends on your home and the equipment selected. Other financing options available including 0%.
