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Petrolia Electricity Rates

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Rates for Petrolia

Graham Griffin

Graham Griffin

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This electricity rates guide for Petrolia, Texas is current as of June 2026. Petrolia is a city of 685 residents located in Clay County, Texas. Petrolia's electricity market is regulated, meaning residents are served by their local utility provider.

Guide by Graham Griffin

AboutPetrolia

Population

685

County

Clay

Electricity Market

Regulated

City Website

cityofpetrolia.com

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Petrolia was founded in 1904 during the North Texas oil boom and was named after the petroleum industry that brought prosperity to the region. The town was established when oil was discovered nearby, transforming the area from cattle ranching to one of Texas's early oil boomtowns, with derricks dotting the landscape and bringing fortune seekers from across the country.

RECENT

In 2019, Petrolia completed a major downtown revitalization project that restored several historic buildings along Main Street, including the old bank building and general store. The project was funded through a combination of state historic preservation grants and local fundraising efforts, bringing new businesses and renewed pride to the small community.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Petrolia was the childhood home of legendary oilman and wildcatter Dad Joiner, who later discovered the East Texas Oil Field in 1930, the largest oil field ever found in the lower 48 states. Joiner's early experiences in the Petrolia oil fields taught him the skills he would later use to make one of the most significant oil discoveries in American history.

DID YOU KNOW

Petrolia is home to one of the last remaining original wooden oil derricks in Texas, dating back to 1907 and still standing in the town square as a monument to the oil boom era. The derrick was carefully restored in the 1980s and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making it a rare surviving example of early 20th-century oil field equipment.

CULTURAL

Every October, Petrolia hosts the annual 'Black Gold Days' festival celebrating its oil heritage, complete with vintage oil field equipment demonstrations and storytelling by descendants of the original oil workers. The festival features a unique tradition where locals dress in period clothing from the 1900s oil boom era, and visitors can try their hand at operating replica oil drilling equipment in the town square.

Petrolia Electricity Rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 15 Credits7.4c per kWh15 Mo$250Fixed
Just EnergyJust EnergyJust Energy - Smart Choice - 12 Credits7.5c per kWh12 Mo$175Fixed
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 12 Credits7.5c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
4Change Energy4Change Energy4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 6 Credits7.6c per kWh6 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
Gexa EnergyGexa EnergyGexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 Green Credits7.6c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Frontier UtilitiesFrontier UtilitiesFrontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 12 Credits7.6c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Cirro EnergyCirro EnergyCirro Energy - Bill Bonus 24 Credits7.6c per kWh24 Mo$295Fixed
4Change Energy4Change Energy4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 12 Credits7.6c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
Discount PowerDiscount PowerDiscount Power - Bill Credit Bundle 24 Credits7.6c per kWh24 Mo$295Fixed
Discount PowerDiscount PowerDiscount Power - Bill Credit Bundle 12 Credits7.7c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Cirro EnergyCirro EnergyCirro Energy - Bill Bonus 12 Credits7.7c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
4Change Energy4Change Energy4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 24 Credits7.7c per kWh24 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 14 Credits7.7c per kWh14 Mo$250Fixed
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 15 Credits7.8c per kWh15 Mo$250Fixed
APGEAPGEAPGE - SimpleSaver 12 Credits7.9c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Just EnergyJust EnergyJust Energy - Smart Choice - 12 Credits7.9c per kWh12 Mo$175Fixed
4Change Energy4Change Energy4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Value 12 Credits8.0c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
Frontier UtilitiesFrontier UtilitiesFrontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 12 Credits8.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Cirro EnergyCirro EnergyCirro Energy - Bill Bonus 12 Credits8.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Discount PowerDiscount PowerDiscount Power - Bill Credit Bundle 12 Credits8.0c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
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As a resident or business owner within Petrolia, you can choose the electricity provider that best meets your specific needs.

Compare Power is a free consumer service established in 2009 to assist residents of Petrolia shopping for their lowest-rate electricity plan.

These official rates are the identical prices you'll find calling the electricity companies or visiting their websites.

Competing plans from many different energy providers are shown in a standardized format, making evaluating alternatives simple and quick.

This helps Texas consumers avoid hidden fees and marketing gimmicks by comparing " apples-to-apples " plans without consuming hours and hours calling different energy providers or sorting through hundreds of websites.

Electricity in Petrolia is deregulated. As an energy consumer, you can choose a retail electricity provider (your energy provider), which gives you flexibility and power over your energy bill.

Deregulation of electricity in Texas de-monopolized the energy market for most of Texas, the city of Petrolia included, which introduced competition.

As a result, many excellent energy providers compete for your business in Petrolia by offering low prices, making it a great time to compare, switch, and save money on your energy bill.

As many as 60-100 energy companies compete for your business in Petrolia, with hundreds of plans to sort through.

Average Electricity Rates in Petrolia

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The average residential electricity rate in Texas is 15.7¢, 13% less than the U.S. average.

EIA Electricity Rates - National Average (3 Year Trend)

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Residential: 17.97c/kWh
Commercial: 14.53c/kWh
Industrial: 11.61c/kWh

Residential YoY

+7.6%

Commercial YoY

+7.5%

Industrial YoY

+12.1%

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

Data through January 2026 · Up to date as of June 7, 2026

EIA data is typically published 2-3 months after the reporting period. Recent months may not yet be available.

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How to Find the Best Energy Plan in Petrolia

#1 rule: Determine what your usage is!

Discovering the amount of electricity you will use in a month is the best way to shop for electricity in Petrolia. Why is this so vital?

The "price per kWh" you see power companies advertising is for an exact monthly usage (typically 2000 kWh).

Every plan uses a different calculation for how your monthly bill is computed, and your monthly bill will vary depending on how much electricity you consume in a month.

Unless you match the exact advertised usage each month, you will pay a "price per kWh" different than the one you saw advertised when you signed up.

Thankfully, there's a better way to pick your energy provider.

Calculating your total monthly bill based on estimated monthly usage, then comparing options by the total monthly bill is the best way to shop for the best rate for you.

Even better, if you have a year of usage history for your household, you can compare plans by total annual cost. This annualized method considers the changes in usage between the summer and winter months and is the best way to discover the right electricity rate plan for your home.

Compare Power does all this math for you in an instant. What could take hours inside a spreadsheet is solved in a few seconds.

We put the power in your hands, taking what would amount to hours of investigation, spreadsheets, and computations across hundreds of plans to guide you step-by-step to the electricity rate plan that's best for your household's consumption.

We clarify the details, disclosing all fees, so you'll know precisely where your money is going and what to expect on your bill.

We then help you sign up with your chosen electricity company without ever having to leave our service.

The bottom line is you should understand your expected or historical usage before ordering the best electricity plan for your home.

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If you don't know your usage, estimate

Suppose you recently purchased a home or business or cannot obtain 12 months of usage history. In that case, you can always estimate your average monthly energy usage.

Although knowing the previous 12 months of usage is optimum, it is far better to estimate the average energy consumption than to select the first electricity provider that you see advertised. After all, you have no idea how much energy you will use at that point.

Use Compare Power to shop for the best energy plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Petrolia: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Petrolia, to get the best rate, you need to get the previous 12 months of energy usage for your new home.

Ask the previous homeowner to provide you with their past 12 months of usage.

This information is readily found in recent billing statements.

Acquiring usage for the past 12 months may take effort, but the time (and savings) will be well worth it.

Once you have historical usage, Compare Power will do the math instantly to help you find the best plan for your home's usage pattern.

Note: You can estimate your monthly usage if you can't obtain a usage history. Utilize our "Help Me Choose" tool when you enter your zip code below, and we'll help you evaluate your home's usage.

Sign-up for a plan in minutes through Compare Power. We will remind you when it's time to return to switch and save at the end of the plan term you decide on.

Switching Electricity Companies in Petrolia

Switching is good. Market conditions are constantly in flux, so it is essential to shop for a lower rate each year when your contract is about to expire.

Your existing electricity company will normally raise your energy rate once your contract expires. If you fail to take action, you'll be left on a month-to-month rate significantly higher than the plan you signed up for.

Electric plug on hundred dollar bills with utility bill showing balance and electric charges

Before renewing your contract, check the rates of competing energy companies.

Switching can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars yearly on your energy bill.

Switching is easy:

  • You don't have to call your current company to cancel (no "break-up call")
  • No one comes to your home
  • There is no disruption in your electricity supply
  • It takes just minutes

When you switch, your new energy provider will handle everything for you, including terminating service with your previous company.

Your lights stay on when you switch. Electricity in Petrolia is all delivered by the Oncor Transmission and Distribution Utility.

The wires and poles that deliver electricity to your home do not change when you switch energy providers. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can pick any date within 14 days of your contract expiration without an "early cancellation" fee. Texas law protects you here.

If you're still under contract, find out how many months remain on your contract. You can set a future start date with most companies up to 6o days in advance.

The amount saved each month by switching to a different electricity company may outweigh the one-time fee to get out of your contract early.

If you're ready to switch and would like to know how to find the best plan remember that knowing your usage is the best way to find the cheapest rate.

You will want to find your past usage for the past 12 months to determine the best plan with the lowest rate for your household.

Petrolia Energy Companies

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Are you trying to find an excellent electricity company in Petrolia?

You can sign up for service with great companies such as TXU Energy, Reliant, and Direct Energy.

Click on the company of your choice to view prices, learn more, or sign up.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Petrolia

Need to find an energy plan in Petrolia that doesn't require a deposit?

If you are charged a deposit on your first plan selection, Compare Power will automatically show you other plans available without a deposit.

That saves you a lot of time and hassle. No more clicking around and calling electricity providers to determine if a deposit will be required.

We will review the different plans for any deposit requirements instantly so you can get your power on and return to your day.

Learn how to get no-deposit lights.

Deposit Waivers

You may be eligible to waive the deposit if you meet one of the Texas Public Utility Commission §25.478 - PUCT §25.478.

Petrolia Business Electricity Rates

If you manage a business in Petrolia, you're not alone.

Petrolia has become a thriving place for many small to mid-sized companies. The town is small enough to get to know people and thrive, yet close enough to large metropolitan cities that provide even more growth opportunities.

Open sign hanging in store window welcoming customers

To lower your electricity bill, compare rates from competing energy companies.

Compare Power bridges the gap between your business and energy providers by inviting various energy providers to compete for your business in a sealed bid process.

You submit your information once, and the providers will present their bids. You pick the cheapest rate. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click here to get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Petrolia Utilities

Electricity

To learn more about smart meters or to download your electricity usage, visit .

To report an issue with your electricity service or power outages in Petrolia, visit the or call them at .

Gas

Call or visit Petrolia's official city website for gas service in Petrolia to determine who your provider is.

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Petrolia, the City of Petrolia usually handles water, garbage, sewer, and recycling services.

Other Utility Service Areas in Texas

Not in the Texas-New Mexico (TNMP) Service area? Search low electricity rates by service area and local utility company.

Click on your Texas Distribution Utility (TDU) below to compare electricity rates in your service area.

  • CenterPoint
  • Oncor
  • Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP)
  • AEP Texas North
  • AEP Texas Central
  • Sharyland Utilities

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Petrolia Electricity Rates FAQs

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City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

940-524-3355

Website

110 W Main St, Petrolia, TX 76377

Water

City of Petrolia Water Department

940-524-3355

Website

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

888-286-6700

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Petrolia Sanitation Department

940-524-3355

Website

School District

Petrolia Consolidated Independent School District

940-524-3355

Website

Public Library

940-524-2828

Website