Cheapest Waldo County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 1, 2026 at 01:15 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/01/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/31/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/30/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/29/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/28/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/27/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/25/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/24/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/23/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/22/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/21/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/20/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/19/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/18/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/17/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/16/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/15/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/14/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/13/2026 | $3.129 |
| 01/12/2026 | $3.129 |
| 01/11/2026 | $3.129 |
| 01/10/2026 | $3.129 |
| 01/09/2026 | $3.129 |
| 01/08/2026 | $3.129 |
| 01/07/2026 | $3.129 |
| 01/06/2026 | $3.129 |
| 01/05/2026 | $3.129 |
| 01/04/2026 | $3.129 |
| 01/03/2026 | $3.129 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Waldo Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the preferred choice in Waldo, used by 298,426 or 48% of residents. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Waldo homeowners is Propane, used by 101,382 homes (16%). The rest of the homes are heated with Electricity (15%), Wood (10%), Natural Gas (9%), and Other (2%).
Waldo County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53,178 | 101,382 | 92,432 | 298,426 | 65,496 | 3,526 | 9,422 |
| 2024 | 51,248 | 98,171 | 83,361 | 309,159 | 59,610 | 3,144 | 8,226 |
| 2023 | 51,811 | 84,744 | 79,160 | 323,666 | 57,999 | 2,137 | 12,767 |
| 2022 | 48,991 | 84,304 | 63,901 | 339,456 | 51,998 | 1,704 | 11,224 |
| 2021 | 47,952 | 78,322 | 61,019 | 345,133 | 46,227 | 1,374 | 10,375 |
| 2020 | 46,351 | 73,782 | 54,514 | 345,001 | 50,077 | 1,210 | 9,402 |
| 2019 | 44,750 | 69,241 | 48,008 | 344,869 | 53,927 | 1,047 | 8,428 |
| 2018 | 44,328 | 61,194 | 41,759 | 355,904 | 54,843 | 1,169 | 8,683 |
| 2017 | 41,841 | 61,816 | 36,406 | 331,541 | 54,454 | 1,228 | 10,328 |
| 2016 | 41,879 | 52,621 | 33,543 | 333,900 | 55,290 | 312 | 11,584 |
| 2015 | 37,624 | 50,511 | 35,138 | 336,337 | 70,767 | 604 | 11,270 |
| 2014 | 37,608 | 48,027 | 28,040 | 342,185 | 78,214 | 451 | 11,692 |
| 2013 | 31,836 | 45,601 | 28,747 | 351,842 | 76,707 | 486 | 9,827 |
| 2012 | 28,621 | 41,477 | 23,260 | 374,110 | 76,225 | 635 | 6,995 |
| 2011 | 27,427 | 42,224 | 24,723 | 379,409 | 68,055 | 307 | 6,480 |
| 2010 | 23,135 | 36,617 | 27,813 | 384,021 | 65,520 | 446 | 5,177 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Waldo
Number two heating oil has become less frequently used in Waldo. In the 12 years since 2013, the number of homeowners using fuel oil decreased from 351,842 to 298,426, a 15% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Waldo
Between 2013 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel ramped up from 45,601 to 101,382, a 122% change. Comparing 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 31,836 to 53,178, a 67% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Waldo
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Waldo. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity jumped from 28,747 to 92,432, a 222% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Waldo
Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Currently, 3,526 homes in Waldo are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 626% gain from 2013, when 486 homes had active solar heating.
Waldo County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Waldo County homeowners purchased a total of 5 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Waldo’s overall heating oil use fluctuates yearly as winter conditions change. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ boilers need to burn additional number two heating oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Waldo was 24.4°F, which was 4.2°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Waldo County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 24.4° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 28.6° F |
Waldo County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Waldo households heating with number two heating oil, picking which of the 14 heating oil companies that serve Waldo plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who want a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 18 “full-service” oil companies that serve Waldo. Full service companies such as Gary's Fuel Oil Co Inc or Tidewater Oil offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The client does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for clients who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. A few of the 2 Waldo cash heating oil companies serving Waldo include Waldo Country Oil & Propane and Valley Home Heating LLC.
Waldo Heating Oil Company Statistics: Oil Companies Serving Waldo: 14 companies .
