Washington County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on December 20, 2024 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/19/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/18/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/17/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/16/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/13/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/12/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/11/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/10/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/09/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/06/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/05/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/04/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/03/2024 | $3.050 |
| 12/02/2024 | $3.050 |
| 11/08/2024 | $3.400 |
| 11/07/2024 | $3.400 |
| 11/06/2024 | $3.400 |
| 11/05/2024 | $3.400 |
| 11/04/2024 | $3.400 |
| 11/01/2024 | $3.400 |
| 10/31/2024 | $3.400 |
| 10/30/2024 | $3.400 |
| 10/29/2024 | $3.400 |
| 10/28/2024 | $3.400 |
| 10/25/2024 | $3.400 |
| 10/24/2024 | $3.400 |
| 10/23/2024 | $3.400 |
| 10/22/2024 | $3.400 |
| 10/21/2024 | $3.400 |
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 1,036,714 or 43.77% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Washington County homeowners is electricity, used by 1,018,912 homes (43.02%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (178,203), propane (89,874), wood (27,892), and other fuels (45,552).
Washington County Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Washington County Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 1.0M | 43.8% |
| Electricity | 1.0M | 43.0% |
| Heating Oil | 178,203 | 7.5% |
| Propane | 89,874 | 3.8% |
| Wood | 27,892 | 1.2% |
| No Fuel | 18,911 | 0.8% |
| Other Fuels | 16,016 | 0.7% |
| Solar | 9,098 | 0.4% |
| Coal | 1,527 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (43.8%)
Electricity (43.0%)
Heating oil (7.5%)
Propane (3.8%)
Wood (1.2%)
No fuel (0.8%)
Other fuels (0.7%)
Solar (0.4%)
Coal (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Washington County
Heating oil has become less popular in Washington County. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 207,818 to 178,203, a 14.25% drop.
Washington County Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 246,964 |
| 2012 | 239,039 |
| 2013 | 228,525 |
| 2014 | 222,212 |
| 2015 | 212,903 |
| 2016 | 207,818 |
| 2017 | 201,205 |
| 2018 | 193,194 |
| 2019 | 186,662 |
| 2020 | 179,727 |
| 2021 | 176,310 |
| 2022 | 178,203 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Washington County
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 71,561 to 89,874.
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 967,339 to 1,036,714.
Electricity use for home heating in Washington County
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Washington County. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 877,347 to 1,018,912, a 16.14% 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, 9,098 homes in Washington County are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 468.63% increase from 2016, when only 1,600 homes had installed active solar heating.
Washington County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Washington County homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 1 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Washington County. Full service companies such as undefined or undefined 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 A C T Co Inc and undefined.
Washington County Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Washington County: 1 companies
Average Number Of Washington County Homes Served Per Company: 6,461 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Washington County Oil Company: 3,329,896 gallons per year
Washington County Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 6,461 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.
16% of Washington County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Washington County Households | Washington County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 39,963 | 6,461 |
1 Washington County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Washington County homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Washington County community relies on its 1 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 Lucknow in Mechanicsburg, PA and Sunoco in Mechanicsburg, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Washington County.
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