Average Heating Bill in Pennsylvania → Berks County
$465/mo
$2,789/year
$1.39/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↓ Oil prices are down 7.2% over the past 6 weeks, which affects current heating bills. View price trends.
| Fuel | Local Price | Cost/MMBTU | Annual Cost | Monthly (Heating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Cheapest | $1.37/therm | $15 | $1,136 | $189 |
| Heat Pump | $0.20/kWh | $20 | $1,521 | $253 |
| Heating Oil | $4.26/gallon | $36 | $2,789 | $465 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.20/kWh | $59 | $4,562 | $760 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$1,136/year estimated — saving $1,653/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Berks County:
Based on a 2,000 sq ft home with 85% oil furnace efficiency, COP 3.0 heat pump, NOAA 30-year normal heating degree days (5,507 HDD for Berks County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 4 tracked suppliers.
Data updated 2026-06-02.
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If you're staying with oil heat, compare local suppliers to find the best price. The spread in Berks County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $4.26/gal · 4 suppliers reporting prices
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