Centre County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | $2.997 |
| 11/10/2025 | $2.997 |
| 11/09/2025 | $2.979 |
| 11/08/2025 | $2.979 |
| 11/07/2025 | $2.979 |
| 11/06/2025 | $2.943 |
| 11/05/2025 | $2.943 |
| 11/04/2025 | $2.943 |
| 11/03/2025 | $2.935 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.095 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.095 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.059 |
| 10/30/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/29/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/28/2025 | $2.899 |
| 10/27/2025 | $2.849 |
| 10/26/2025 | $2.849 |
| 10/25/2025 | $2.849 |
| 10/24/2025 | $2.849 |
| 10/23/2025 | $2.849 |
| 10/22/2025 | $2.849 |
| 10/21/2025 | $2.849 |
| 10/20/2025 | $2.849 |
| 10/19/2025 | $2.849 |
| 10/18/2025 | $2.849 |
| 10/17/2025 | $2.849 |
| 10/16/2025 | $2.849 |
| 10/15/2025 | $2.849 |
| 10/14/2025 | $2.849 |
| 10/13/2025 | $2.863 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Centre Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the preferred choice in Centre, used by 252848 or 79 % of families. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Centre families is Electricity, used by 44998 homes (14 %). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (4), Propane (2), Wood (1), and Solar (0).
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 785763208 | 71960634 | 637193025 | 48812146 | 24289218 | 1892632 | 6488458 |
| 2024 | 754831776 | 73626642 | 632888389 | 54660244 | 23267055 | 3081321 | 6989588 |
| 2023 | 724456073 | 75027955 | 627975535 | 60482325 | 22238794 | 4178831 | 7432514 |
| 2022 | 712860681 | 74329532 | 616540346 | 63226214 | 22290331 | 4123694 | 7500830 |
| 2021 | 708879156 | 72424198 | 600163166 | 64926934 | 23088164 | 3457047 | 7334952 |
| 2020 | 702585625 | 71392940 | 585415553 | 66444204 | 24243376 | 2936238 | 7227970 |
| 2019 | 696852801 | 70107447 | 571283653 | 68034713 | 25594875 | 2459570 | 7114640 |
| 2018 | 692877382 | 68738529 | 558878182 | 69840033 | 26854117 | 2016691 | 7054538 |
| 2017 | 689185023 | 68249744 | 549060635 | 71867897 | 27926877 | 1655265 | 7069404 |
| 2016 | 685297262 | 67752439 | 539238282 | 74036776 | 28705761 | 1331396 | 6972832 |
| 2015 | 682586566 | 67422742 | 528934732 | 76878900 | 29256880 | 1048739 | 6783052 |
| 2014 | 681481000 | 67667806 | 518506214 | 80221324 | 29517250 | 856792 | 6601181 |
| 2013 | 681064819 | 68353810 | 508282015 | 83646408 | 29396714 | 731588 | 6387701 |
| 2012 | 682284503 | 69254676 | 498125184 | 87456210 | 29012302 | 634283 | 6127876 |
| 2011 | 683725876 | 70645477 | 487726119 | 91329937 | 28289868 | 573370 | 5937157 |
| 2010 | 684479945 | 72690276 | 476673896 | 95397455 | 27474948 | 584015 | 5997025 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Centre
Fuel oil has become less frequently used in Centre. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of homeowners using number two heating oil increased from 14137 to 11951, a 15 % gain.
| Date | Households |
|---|
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Centre
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel dropped from 4172 to 6124, a 47 % change. Comparing 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 249582 to 252848, a 1 % change.
Electricity use for home heating in Centre
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are losing popularity in Centre. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity dipped from 40737 to 44998, a 10 % change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Centre
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, 95 homes in Centre are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 61 % increase from 2018, when 59 homes had active solar heating.
Centre County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Centre County homeowners purchased a total of 7 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Centre’s overall heating oil consumption varies, based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside dips, 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 Centre was 35°F, which was 2°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Centre County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 31.2° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.6° F |
Centre County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Centre homes heating with heating oil, choosing which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Centre makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who value a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Centre. Full service companies such as or offer customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The household 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 clients who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the fuel oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Some of the 2 Centre cash heating oil companies serving Centre include C S Myers & Son Inc Inc and Nittany Oil Company Inc. Centre Oil Company Statistics Number two heating oil Companies Serving Centre: 8 companies
Centre Heating Oil Delivery Overview
11,951 houses in Centre heat their homes with heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Centre temperatures drop as low as 35° F each winter. 4 of Centre homes are reliant on fuel oil each winter. 67 Centre Heating Oil Companies Go The Distance With 5,975,500 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Centre residences during this past winter, the Centre community depends on its 67 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 Centre, two of the closest terminals are Ergon in Newell, PA and Etmt in Blawnox, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to residences and companies throughout Centre and the surrounding region.
21.42% of Centre County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Centre County Households | Centre County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 52,483 | 11,242 |
70 Centre County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 7 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Centre County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Centre County community relies on its 70 oil companies to keep warm.
Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Centre County, two of the closest terminals are Etmt in Altoona, PA and Lucknow in El Dorado, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Centre County.
