Washington County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 07/03/2025 | $3.386 |
| 07/02/2025 | $3.373 |
| 07/01/2025 | $3.366 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.335 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.374 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.378 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.395 |
| 06/24/2025 | $3.425 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.445 |
| 06/20/2025 | $3.466 |
| 06/19/2025 | $3.421 |
| 06/18/2025 | $3.337 |
| 06/17/2025 | $3.327 |
| 06/16/2025 | $3.296 |
| 06/13/2025 | $3.167 |
| 06/12/2025 | $3.015 |
| 06/11/2025 | $3.100 |
| 06/10/2025 | $3.112 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.105 |
| 06/06/2025 | $3.102 |
| 06/05/2025 | $3.108 |
| 06/04/2025 | $3.112 |
| 06/03/2025 | $3.098 |
| 06/02/2025 | $3.108 |
| 05/30/2025 | $3.114 |
| 05/29/2025 | $3.077 |
| 05/28/2025 | $3.117 |
| 05/27/2025 | $3.109 |
| 05/26/2025 | $3.111 |
| 05/23/2025 | $3.112 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Washington County Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Washington County, used by 4,593,346 or 59.99% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Washington County homeowners is heating oil, used by 1,379,410 homes (18.02%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (1,040,155), propane (371,184), no fuel (127,077), and other fuels (102,644).
Washington County Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Washington County Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 4.5M | 60.0% |
| Heating Oil | 1.3M | 18.0% |
| Electricity | 1.0M | 13.6% |
| Propane | 371,184 | 4.8% |
| No Fuel | 127,077 | 1.7% |
| Wood | 117,324 | 1.5% |
| Other Fuels | 102,644 | 1.3% |
| Coal | 17,488 | 0.2% |
| Solar | 8,462 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (60.0%)
Heating oil (18.0%)
Electricity (13.6%)
Propane (4.8%)
No fuel (1.7%)
Wood (1.5%)
Other fuels (1.3%)
Coal (0.2%)
Solar (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Washington County
Heating oil has become less popular in Washington County. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,082,821 to 1,379,410, a 33.77% drop.
Washington County Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2.1M |
| 2012 | 2.0M |
| 2013 | 1.9M |
| 2014 | 1.9M |
| 2015 | 1.8M |
| 2016 | 1.7M |
| 2017 | 1.6M |
| 2018 | 1.5M |
| 2019 | 1.5M |
| 2020 | 1.4M |
| 2021 | 1.4M |
| 2022 | 1.3M |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Washington County
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 228,189 to 371,184.
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,971,363 to 4,593,346.
Electricity use for home heating in Washington County
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Washington County. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 682,406 to 1,040,155, a 52.42% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Washington County
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.
Currently, 8,462 homes in Washington County are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 369.85% increase from 2012, when only 1,801 homes had installed active solar heating.
Washington County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Washington County homeowners purchased a total of 5 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Washington County’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Washington County, the average outside temperature was 1.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Washington County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 40.6° F |
Washington County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Washington County homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 24 heating oil companies that serve Washington County is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 73 “full-service” oil companies that serve Washington County. Full service companies such as Gf Heating Oil LLC or Wever Petroleum Inc offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious Washington County homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve Washington County include Sweet's Fuel Service Inc and Richards Fuels Inc Richard Fuels.
Washington County Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Washington County: 24 companies
Average Number Of Washington County Homes Served Per Company: 401 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Washington County Oil Company: 193,465 gallons per year
Washington County Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 9,635 households in Washington County heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Washington County temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
37% of Washington County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Washington County Households | Washington County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 25,809 | 9,635 |
186 Washington County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 5 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Washington County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Washington County community relies on its 186 oil companies to keep warm.
Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Washington County, two of the closest terminals are Apex in Rensselaer, NY and Buckeye in Albany, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Washington County.
