Cheapest Erie County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 1, 2026 at 09:15 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/01/2026 | $3.678 |
| 01/31/2026 | $3.677 |
| 01/30/2026 | $3.676 |
| 01/29/2026 | $3.656 |
| 01/28/2026 | $3.569 |
| 01/27/2026 | $3.497 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.406 |
| 01/25/2026 | $3.339 |
| 01/24/2026 | $3.340 |
| 01/23/2026 | $3.340 |
| 01/22/2026 | $3.309 |
| 01/21/2026 | $3.215 |
| 01/20/2026 | $3.173 |
| 01/19/2026 | $3.161 |
| 01/18/2026 | $3.163 |
| 01/17/2026 | $3.168 |
| 01/16/2026 | $3.168 |
| 01/15/2026 | $3.170 |
| 01/14/2026 | $3.163 |
| 01/13/2026 | $3.155 |
| 01/12/2026 | $3.158 |
| 01/11/2026 | $3.172 |
| 01/10/2026 | $3.174 |
| 01/09/2026 | $3.177 |
| 01/08/2026 | $3.182 |
| 01/07/2026 | $3.194 |
| 01/06/2026 | $3.197 |
| 01/05/2026 | $3.198 |
| 01/04/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/03/2026 | $3.199 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Erie Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Residences have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the preferred choice in Erie, used by 4,725,574 or 61% of families. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Erie families is Electricity, used by 1,365,710 homes (18%). The other homes are heated with Heating Oil (14%), Propane (5%), Other (1%), and Wood (1%).
Erie County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,725,574 | 377,922 | 1,365,710 | 1,103,323 | 92,054 | 16,434 | 100,232 |
| 2024 | 4,679,558 | 370,910 | 1,292,868 | 1,143,783 | 96,147 | 15,259 | 97,524 |
| 2023 | 4,581,041 | 402,335 | 1,263,700 | 1,212,850 | 100,015 | 11,208 | 104,369 |
| 2022 | 4,542,443 | 400,969 | 1,190,880 | 1,279,260 | 99,080 | 11,314 | 103,810 |
| 2021 | 4,489,009 | 388,311 | 1,118,015 | 1,293,770 | 108,202 | 8,858 | 98,952 |
| 2020 | 4,504,504 | 353,944 | 1,014,730 | 1,343,665 | 111,106 | 8,778 | 89,024 |
| 2019 | 4,519,999 | 319,576 | 911,445 | 1,393,560 | 114,011 | 8,697 | 79,096 |
| 2018 | 4,397,917 | 308,020 | 890,554 | 1,459,976 | 120,159 | 6,022 | 82,621 |
| 2017 | 4,339,349 | 294,973 | 867,925 | 1,496,843 | 122,088 | 5,988 | 77,386 |
| 2016 | 4,227,422 | 273,838 | 860,856 | 1,540,787 | 126,890 | 6,535 | 79,479 |
| 2015 | 4,202,413 | 265,224 | 808,370 | 1,649,860 | 141,016 | 3,120 | 78,999 |
| 2014 | 4,186,666 | 258,775 | 770,577 | 1,752,656 | 145,012 | 2,573 | 76,963 |
| 2013 | 4,074,510 | 259,367 | 764,400 | 1,802,442 | 148,422 | 2,525 | 81,841 |
| 2012 | 4,044,389 | 237,738 | 775,390 | 1,901,118 | 155,603 | 2,168 | 61,429 |
| 2011 | 4,014,222 | 222,634 | 707,016 | 1,979,067 | 143,287 | 2,728 | 63,609 |
| 2010 | 3,961,085 | 227,607 | 676,262 | 2,068,004 | 143,242 | 1,823 | 61,664 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Erie
Number two heating oil has become less frequently used in Erie. In the 13 years since 2012, the number of homeowners using heating oil dipped from 1,901,118 to 1,103,323, a 42% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Erie
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 237,738 to 377,922, a 59% change. Comparing 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4,044,389 to 4,725,574, a 17% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Erie
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Erie. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 775,390 to 1,365,710, a 76% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Erie
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all 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 (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Today, 16,434 homes in Erie are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 658% gain from 2012, when 2,168 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Erie County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Erie County homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Erie’s overall number two heating oil usage fluctuates yearly primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ furnaces need to burn additional heating oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Erie was 28.1°F, which was 5.4°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Erie County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 28.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 33.5° F |
Erie County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Erie homeowners heating with heating oil, choosing which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Erie can drastically impact the cost of home heating.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 40 “full-service” oil companies that serve Erie. Full service companies such as Pautler Oil Service Inc or Drum Oil Inc offer customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The homeowner 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 families who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the fuel oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. Some of the 2 Erie cash heating oil companies serving Erie include Olear's Inc and Noco Energy Corp.
Erie Heating Oil Company Fast Facts: Heating oil Companies Serving Erie: 8 companies .
