Cheapest Armstrong County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on March 3, 2026 at 01:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | $3.599 |
| 03/02/2026 | $3.599 |
| 03/01/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/28/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/27/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/26/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/25/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/24/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/23/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/22/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/21/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/20/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/19/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/18/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/17/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/16/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/15/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/14/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/13/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/12/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/11/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/10/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/09/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/08/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/07/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/06/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/05/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/04/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/03/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/02/2026 | $3.199 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Armstrong Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the preferred choice in Armstrong, used by 2,796,352 or 52% of homeowners. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Armstrong households is Electricity, used by 1,447,260 homes (27%). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (12%), Propane (5%), Wood (2%), and Coal (1%).
Armstrong County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,796,352 | 282,182 | 1,447,260 | 663,450 | 112,270 | 7,204 | 31,146 |
| 2024 | 2,785,913 | 276,598 | 1,396,275 | 685,083 | 111,416 | 6,155 | 32,085 |
| 2023 | 2,698,411 | 278,621 | 1,389,291 | 717,601 | 111,540 | 6,964 | 44,558 |
| 2022 | 2,710,114 | 282,625 | 1,337,240 | 742,118 | 105,147 | 5,282 | 41,959 |
| 2021 | 2,677,533 | 267,454 | 1,287,322 | 760,867 | 109,832 | 4,867 | 46,436 |
| 2020 | 2,656,062 | 251,472 | 1,254,850 | 776,616 | 113,900 | 4,554 | 41,326 |
| 2019 | 2,634,591 | 235,490 | 1,222,377 | 792,365 | 117,969 | 4,241 | 36,216 |
| 2018 | 2,592,386 | 225,476 | 1,198,450 | 806,761 | 128,110 | 2,197 | 35,172 |
| 2017 | 2,598,275 | 222,650 | 1,158,937 | 790,353 | 127,198 | 2,225 | 35,586 |
| 2016 | 2,551,248 | 209,719 | 1,133,797 | 805,822 | 125,583 | 1,639 | 34,565 |
| 2015 | 2,549,385 | 200,754 | 1,103,995 | 837,082 | 141,835 | 2,117 | 38,034 |
| 2014 | 2,528,694 | 198,296 | 1,087,741 | 858,758 | 148,256 | 1,760 | 36,886 |
| 2013 | 2,516,052 | 195,799 | 1,086,074 | 870,064 | 148,597 | 1,408 | 33,941 |
| 2012 | 2,530,063 | 188,880 | 1,046,982 | 936,674 | 145,089 | 1,484 | 31,494 |
| 2011 | 2,516,883 | 178,387 | 1,019,764 | 973,749 | 137,625 | 1,545 | 28,259 |
| 2010 | 2,530,446 | 177,562 | 997,925 | 993,832 | 126,074 | 597 | 29,423 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Armstrong
Oil has become less popular in Armstrong. In the 5 years since 2020, the number of residents using fuel oil dropped from 776,616 to 663,450, a 15% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Armstrong
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 251,472 to 282,182, a 12% change. Comparing 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel grew from 2,656,062 to 2,796,352, a 5% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Armstrong
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Armstrong. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity increased from 1,254,850 to 1,447,260, a 15% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Armstrong
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. Today, 7,204 homes in Armstrong are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 58% gain from 2020, when 4,554 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Armstrong County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Armstrong County homeowners purchased a total of 794,996 gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Armstrong’s overall number two heating oil usage fluctuates each year based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn additional oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Armstrong was 29.3°F, which was 5.5°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Armstrong County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.8° F |
Armstrong County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Armstrong residences heating with fuel oil, choosing which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Armstrong makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who want a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Armstrong. Full service companies such as or offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating 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: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for customers who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Some of the 2 Armstrong cash heating oil companies serving Armstrong include Butler Petroleum Corporation and Paul Bradigan Sons Inc.
Armstrong Number Two Heating Oil Company Statistics: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Armstrong: 7 companies .
Average Number of Armstrong Households Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 94779
Armstrong Heating Oil Delivery Overview
663,450 households in Armstrong heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Armstrong temperatures drop as low as 23.2° F each winter. 12% of Armstrong families rely on oil delivery each winter.
6.15% of Armstrong County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Armstrong County Households | Armstrong County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 10.7M | 663,450 |
42 Armstrong Fuel Oil Companies Go The Distance
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of heating oil delivered to Armstrong residences last winter, the Armstrong community depends on its 42 oil companies when temperatures dip. 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 Armstrong, two of the closest terminals are Ergon in Newell, PA and Etmt in Blawnox, PA. Then, the truck delivers the oil to homes and businesses throughout Armstrong and the surrounding vicinity.
