Hometown Companies are Good Neighbors

It seems as though every few months we hear of another small fuel dealer getting bought out by a national chain or a major corporation based far away. We hear about it because their customers often come to us looking for the personal service and reliability that they lost when the company they counted on disappeared. Our customers tell us …

Pay Online with Smith Propane!

Sometimes change is good —and doing things the same old way doesn’t always mean it’s the best way. Take paying bills, for example. Most of our customers used to send us a check when they got a delivery. But now, more and more customers are opting to simply go to our website and make a payment with their credit card. No …

Ask Zac

Q  Why do some propane companies charge so many fees? A Some companies add on all kinds of fees to make up for quoting a super-low price per gallon. At Smith Propane & Oil, we don’t need to hide fees because we always charge a fair, competitive price.. Q  How can I sign up for automatic deliveries? Are there any …

Help with Heating Costs

If you think you may have trouble paying for your fuel this season, please contact us so we can work out a solution. You may also qualify for the federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides assistance with paying heating bills. Call the LIHEAP hotline at 866-857-7095 or visit DHS.PA.gov and click the “Citizens” link. Note: …

Hopeful About Heating Fuel Prices

Dear Friends, As we enter another heating season, optimism remains high for the long-term stability of both oil and propane prices. Thanks to slow growth in global demand and a huge increase in U.S. production, the cost of heating oil and propane has been remaining stable. And while there’s always a chance that prices may go up because of cold …