Cheapest Armstrong County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 18, 2026 at 01:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 02/01/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/31/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/30/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/29/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/28/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/27/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/25/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/24/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/23/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/22/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/21/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/20/2026 | $3.173 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Armstrong Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a host of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Armstrong, used by 2,796,352 or 52% of residents. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Armstrong families is Electricity, used by 1,447,260 homes (27%). The other 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 losing popularity in Armstrong. In the 8 years since 2017, the number of households using fuel oil dipped from 790,353 to 663,450, a 16% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Armstrong
Between 2017 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel grew from 222,650 to 282,182, a 27% change. Comparing 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel grew from 2,598,275 to 2,796,352, a 8% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Armstrong
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Armstrong. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity increased from 1,158,937 to 1,447,260, a 25% 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 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. Currently, 7,204 homes in Armstrong are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 224% gain from 2017, when 2,225 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 oil use varies annually correlating with how cold it gets each winter. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ heating systems need to burn increasing amounts of heating 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 families heating with fuel oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Armstrong is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Armstrong. Full service companies such as or offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The family does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for households 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 when you're running low. Examples of 2 Armstrong cash heating oil companies serving Armstrong include Butler Petroleum Corporation and Paul Bradigan Sons Inc.
Armstrong Fuel Oil Company By The Numbers: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Armstrong: 7 companies .
Average Number of Armstrong Houses Served per Heating Oil company : 94779
Armstrong Heating Oil Delivery Overview
663,450 homes in Armstrong heat their homes with heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Armstrong temperatures drop as low as 23.2° F each winter. 12% of Armstrong homes rely on number two heating 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 Oil Companies Go The Distance
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Armstrong houses during this past winter, the Armstrong community looks to its 42 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. Oil delivery has two parts to it: 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 area.
