Adams County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on December 14, 2025
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/13/2025 | $2.990 |
| 12/12/2025 | $2.990 |
| 12/11/2025 | $2.990 |
| 12/10/2025 | $2.990 |
| 12/09/2025 | $2.940 |
| 12/08/2025 | $2.940 |
| 12/07/2025 | $2.940 |
| 12/06/2025 | $2.940 |
| 12/05/2025 | $2.940 |
| 12/04/2025 | $2.940 |
| 12/03/2025 | $2.940 |
| 12/02/2025 | $3.040 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/30/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/29/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/15/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.040 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Adams Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a variety of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Adams, used by 2,906,261 or 55% of residents. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Adams households is Electricity, used by 1,374,215 homes (26%). The other homes are heated with Heating Oil (11%), Propane (4%), Wood (2%), and Other (1%).
Adams County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34,874,317 | 2,838,374 | 16,489,698 | 7,027,777 | 1,537,838 | 38,300 | 509,973 |
| 2024 | 33,713,467 | 2,974,752 | 16,101,973 | 7,960,996 | 1,450,619 | 47,633 | 504,784 |
| 2023 | 32,555,397 | 3,095,841 | 15,715,074 | 8,885,520 | 1,365,275 | 55,043 | 498,627 |
| 2022 | 32,091,195 | 3,057,784 | 15,369,304 | 9,272,850 | 1,355,371 | 53,326 | 481,300 |
| 2021 | 31,895,666 | 2,915,345 | 14,958,236 | 9,432,650 | 1,407,109 | 44,183 | 463,731 |
| 2020 | 31,606,820 | 2,817,235 | 14,562,280 | 9,620,215 | 1,479,556 | 37,065 | 446,905 |
| 2019 | 31,301,416 | 2,726,491 | 14,195,208 | 9,754,979 | 1,547,415 | 31,328 | 436,087 |
| 2018 | 31,078,731 | 2,619,852 | 13,846,953 | 9,859,202 | 1,617,768 | 26,203 | 439,142 |
| 2017 | 30,931,676 | 2,540,423 | 13,564,648 | 10,033,309 | 1,678,830 | 22,191 | 438,648 |
| 2016 | 30,660,387 | 2,454,018 | 13,274,023 | 10,250,157 | 1,709,933 | 20,132 | 430,497 |
| 2015 | 30,415,903 | 2,360,877 | 12,971,247 | 10,600,440 | 1,733,119 | 19,192 | 414,084 |
| 2014 | 30,356,760 | 2,294,300 | 12,713,074 | 10,994,255 | 1,726,382 | 17,015 | 393,811 |
| 2013 | 30,372,204 | 2,244,427 | 12,445,957 | 11,382,810 | 1,680,034 | 15,202 | 370,032 |
| 2012 | 30,426,899 | 2,190,490 | 12,130,568 | 11,814,697 | 1,632,638 | 14,664 | 344,294 |
| 2011 | 30,449,683 | 2,151,843 | 11,795,862 | 12,228,626 | 1,569,666 | 12,253 | 323,710 |
| 2010 | 30,461,899 | 2,137,910 | 11,445,998 | 12,633,704 | 1,488,577 | 11,144 | 317,682 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Adams
Fuel oil has become decreasing in demand in Adams. In the 4 years since 2021, the number of households using heating oil dipped from 786,114 to 585,677, a 25% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Adams County
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 564,986 |
| 2025-11-10 | 565,071 |
| 2025-11-09 | 565,191 |
| 2025-11-08 | 565,282 |
| 2025-11-07 | 565,459 |
| 2025-11-06 | 565,553 |
| 2025-11-05 | 565,670 |
| 2025-11-04 | 565,775 |
| 2025-11-03 | 565,901 |
| 2025-11-02 | 566,028 |
| 2025-11-01 | 566,134 |
| 2025-10-31 | 566,128 |
| 2025-10-30 | 566,213 |
| 2025-10-29 | 566,298 |
| 2025-10-28 | 566,407 |
| 2025-10-27 | 566,546 |
| 2025-10-26 | 566,682 |
| 2025-10-25 | 566,800 |
| 2025-10-24 | 566,920 |
| 2025-10-23 | 567,019 |
| 2025-10-22 | 567,192 |
| 2025-10-21 | 567,302 |
| 2025-10-20 | 567,410 |
| 2025-10-19 | 567,514 |
| 2025-10-18 | 567,638 |
| 2025-10-17 | 567,749 |
| 2025-10-16 | 567,855 |
| 2025-10-15 | 568,075 |
| 2025-10-14 | 568,279 |
| 2025-10-13 | 568,387 |
| 2025-10-12 | 568,496 |
| 2025-10-11 | 568,618 |
| 2025-10-10 | 568,724 |
| 2025-10-09 | 568,828 |
| 2025-10-08 | 568,942 |
| 2025-10-07 | 569,113 |
| 2025-10-06 | 569,214 |
| 2025-10-05 | 569,330 |
| 2025-10-04 | 569,452 |
| 2025-10-03 | 569,592 |
| 2025-10-02 | 569,727 |
| 2025-10-01 | 569,838 |
| 2025-09-30 | 569,921 |
| 2025-09-29 | 570,008 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Adams
Between 2021 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel declined from 243,015 to 236,607, a 3% change. Comparing 2021 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 2,658,057 to 2,906,261, a 9% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Adams
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Adams. Since 2021, the number of homes heating with electricity increased from 1,246,615 to 1,374,215, a 10% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Adams
Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. 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, 3,293 homes in Adams are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 11% drop from 2021, when 3,691 homes used active solar heating.
Adams County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Adams County homeowners purchased a total of 622,704 gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Adams’s overall heating oil usage fluctuates annually as winter conditions change. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Adams was 28.9°F, which was 0.2°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Adams County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 21.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 22° F |
Adams County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Adams residences heating with heating oil, picking which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Adams is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who are willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 4 “full-service” oil companies that serve Adams. Full service companies such as Aero Energy or Smart Touch Energy offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The customer 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 homeowners who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. A few of the 2 Adams cash heating oil companies serving Adams include Edris Oil Service Inc and Edris Oil Service Inc.
Adams Number Two Heating Oil Company Fast Facts: Fuel oil Companies Serving Adams: 6 companies .
Average Number of Adams Houses Served per Fuel Oil company : 1734
Adams Heating Oil Delivery Overview
5,547,362 families in Adams heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Adams temperatures drop as low as 29° F each winter. 10% of Adams families are reliant on oil delivery each winter.
13.53% of Adams County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Adams County Households | Adams County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 76,895 | 10,404 |
9 Adams Oil Companies Homeowners Can Count On
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Adams houses the last heating season, the Adams community looks to its 9 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. Oil delivery can be summed up in two steps: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Adams, two of the closest terminals are Ergon in Newell, PA and Etmt in Blawnox, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses throughout Adams and the surrounding area.
