Blair County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | $3.160 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.160 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.160 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.158 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.158 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.158 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.158 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.158 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.055 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.055 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.044 |
| 11/15/2025 | $3.044 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.044 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.041 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.041 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.041 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.041 |
| 11/09/2025 | $2.932 |
| 11/08/2025 | $2.932 |
| 11/07/2025 | $2.932 |
| 11/06/2025 | $2.931 |
| 11/05/2025 | $2.931 |
| 11/04/2025 | $2.931 |
| 11/03/2025 | $2.979 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.039 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.039 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.037 |
| 10/30/2025 | $2.977 |
| 10/29/2025 | $2.977 |
| 10/28/2025 | $2.984 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Blair Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Residences have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Blair, used by 34,874,317 or 55% of households. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Blair residents is Electricity, used by 16,489,698 homes (26%). The rest of the homes are heated with Heating Oil (11%), Propane (4%), Wood (2%), and Other (1%).
Blair County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34874317 | 2838374 | 16489698 | 7027777 | 1537838 | 38300 | 509973 |
| 2024 | 33713467 | 2974752 | 16101973 | 7960996 | 1450619 | 47633 | 504784 |
| 2023 | 32555397 | 3095841 | 15715074 | 8885520 | 1365275 | 55043 | 498627 |
| 2022 | 32091195 | 3057784 | 15369304 | 9272850 | 1355371 | 53326 | 481300 |
| 2021 | 31895666 | 2915345 | 14958236 | 9432650 | 1407109 | 44183 | 463731 |
| 2020 | 31606820 | 2817235 | 14562280 | 9620215 | 1479556 | 37065 | 446905 |
| 2019 | 31301416 | 2726491 | 14195208 | 9754979 | 1547415 | 31328 | 436087 |
| 2018 | 31078731 | 2619852 | 13846953 | 9859202 | 1617768 | 26203 | 439142 |
| 2017 | 30931676 | 2540423 | 13564648 | 10033309 | 1678830 | 22191 | 438648 |
| 2016 | 30660387 | 2454018 | 13274023 | 10250157 | 1709933 | 20132 | 430497 |
| 2015 | 30415903 | 2360877 | 12971247 | 10600440 | 1733119 | 19192 | 414084 |
| 2014 | 30356760 | 2294300 | 12713074 | 10994255 | 1726382 | 17015 | 393811 |
| 2013 | 30372204 | 2244427 | 12445957 | 11382810 | 1680034 | 15202 | 370032 |
| 2012 | 30426899 | 2190490 | 12130568 | 11814697 | 1632638 | 14664 | 344294 |
| 2011 | 30449683 | 2151843 | 11795862 | 12228626 | 1569666 | 12253 | 323710 |
| 2010 | 30461899 | 2137910 | 11445998 | 12633704 | 1488577 | 11144 | 317682 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Blair
Oil has become losing popularity in Blair. In the 5 years since 2020, the number of residents using oil dipped from 9,620,215 to 7,027,777, a 27% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Blair County
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 564986 |
| 2025-11-10 | 565071 |
| 2025-11-09 | 565191 |
| 2025-11-08 | 565282 |
| 2025-11-07 | 565459 |
| 2025-11-06 | 565553 |
| 2025-11-05 | 565670 |
| 2025-11-04 | 565775 |
| 2025-11-03 | 565901 |
| 2025-11-02 | 566028 |
| 2025-11-01 | 566134 |
| 2025-10-31 | 566128 |
| 2025-10-30 | 566213 |
| 2025-10-29 | 566298 |
| 2025-10-28 | 566407 |
| 2025-10-27 | 566546 |
| 2025-10-26 | 566682 |
| 2025-10-25 | 566800 |
| 2025-10-24 | 566920 |
| 2025-10-23 | 567019 |
| 2025-10-22 | 567192 |
| 2025-10-21 | 567302 |
| 2025-10-20 | 567410 |
| 2025-10-19 | 567514 |
| 2025-10-18 | 567638 |
| 2025-10-17 | 567749 |
| 2025-10-16 | 567855 |
| 2025-10-15 | 568075 |
| 2025-10-14 | 568279 |
| 2025-10-13 | 568387 |
| 2025-10-12 | 568496 |
| 2025-10-11 | 568618 |
| 2025-10-10 | 568724 |
| 2025-10-09 | 568828 |
| 2025-10-08 | 568942 |
| 2025-10-07 | 569113 |
| 2025-10-06 | 569214 |
| 2025-10-05 | 569330 |
| 2025-10-04 | 569452 |
| 2025-10-03 | 569592 |
| 2025-10-02 | 569727 |
| 2025-10-01 | 569838 |
| 2025-09-30 | 569921 |
| 2025-09-29 | 570008 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Blair
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel ramped up from 2,817,235 to 2,838,374, a 1% change. Comparing 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel grew from 31,606,820 to 34,874,317, a 10% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Blair
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Blair. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity jumped from 14,562,280 to 16,489,698, a 13% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Blair
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. 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, 38,300 homes in Blair are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 3% gain from 2020, when 37,065 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Blair County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Blair households heating with number two heating oil, selecting which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve Blair is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Blair. Full service companies such as or offer customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s 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: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for homeowners who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the number two heating 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 Blair cash heating oil companies serving Blair include Jacobs Oil Co Inc and Jj Powell Inc.
Blair Oil Company Statistics: Oil Companies Serving Blair: 9 companies . Average Number of Blair Houses Served per Heating Oil company : 11251
Blair Heating Oil Delivery Overview
5,547,362 families in Blair heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Blair temperatures drop as low as 29° F each winter. 10% of Blair homes are reliant on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
22.4% of Blair County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Blair County Households | Blair County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 50,219 | 11,251 |
55 Blair Fuel Oil Companies Homeowners Can Count On
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of heating oil delivered to Blair residences the last heating season, the Blair community looks to its 55 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Blair, 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 Blair and the surrounding area.
