Washington County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 07/01/2025 | $3.599 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.599 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.599 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.599 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.599 |
| 06/24/2025 | $3.799 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.799 |
| 06/20/2025 | $3.799 |
| 06/10/2025 | $3.469 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.469 |
| 06/06/2025 | $3.469 |
| 06/05/2025 | $3.469 |
| 06/04/2025 | $3.469 |
| 06/03/2025 | $3.469 |
| 06/02/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/30/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/29/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/28/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/27/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/26/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/23/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/22/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/21/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/20/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/19/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/16/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/15/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/14/2025 | $3.469 |
| 05/13/2025 | $3.469 |
| 04/30/2025 | $3.649 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Washington County Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Washington County, used by 108,499 or 41.06% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Washington County homeowners is natural gas, used by 50,127 homes (18.97%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (50,123), wood (35,629), electricity (19,788), and other fuels (5,692).
Washington County Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Washington County Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 108,499 | 41.1% |
| Natural Gas | 50,127 | 19.0% |
| Propane | 50,123 | 19.0% |
| Wood | 35,629 | 13.5% |
| Electricity | 19,788 | 7.5% |
| Other Fuels | 5,692 | 2.2% |
| Solar | 1,042 | 0.4% |
| No Fuel | 619 | 0.2% |
| Coal | 461 | 0.2% |
Heating oil (41.1%)
Natural gas (19.0%)
Propane (19.0%)
Wood (13.5%)
Electricity (7.5%)
Other fuels (2.2%)
Solar (0.4%)
No fuel (0.2%)
Coal (0.2%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Washington County
Heating oil has become less popular in Washington County. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 110,704 to 108,499, a 1.99% drop.
Washington County Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 128,566 |
| 2012 | 124,072 |
| 2013 | 119,422 |
| 2014 | 117,459 |
| 2015 | 114,826 |
| 2016 | 111,441 |
| 2017 | 111,092 |
| 2018 | 110,704 |
| 2019 | 108,976 |
| 2020 | 110,870 |
| 2021 | 108,747 |
| 2022 | 108,499 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Washington County
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 42,112 to 50,123.
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 46,095 to 50,127.
Electricity use for home heating in Washington County
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Washington County. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 12,957 to 19,788, a 52.72% 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, 1,042 homes in Washington County are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 113.09% increase from 2018, when only 489 homes had installed active solar heating.
Washington County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Washington County homeowners purchased a total of 10 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 2.9° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Washington County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 22.6° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 25.5° F |
Washington County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Washington County homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 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 18 “full-service” oil companies that serve Washington County. Full service companies such as Packard Fuels or Packard Fuels 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 Vermont Fuel Efficiency and Patterson Fuels.
Washington County Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Washington County: 7 companies
Average Number Of Washington County Homes Served Per Company: 1,635 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Washington County Oil Company: 1,388,377 gallons per year
Washington County Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 11,448 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.
51% of Washington County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Washington County Households | Washington County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 22,407 | 11,448 |
77 Washington County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 10 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Washington County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Washington County community relies on its 77 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 Sprague in Newington, NH and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Washington County.
