Cheapest Crawford County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 20, 2026 at 01:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/20/2026 | $3.969 |
| 02/19/2026 | $3.969 |
| 02/18/2026 | $3.999 |
| 02/17/2026 | $3.999 |
| 02/16/2026 | $3.999 |
| 02/15/2026 | $3.999 |
| 02/14/2026 | $3.999 |
| 02/13/2026 | $3.999 |
| 02/12/2026 | $3.999 |
| 02/11/2026 | $3.999 |
| 02/10/2026 | $3.979 |
| 02/09/2026 | $3.979 |
| 02/08/2026 | $3.979 |
| 02/07/2026 | $3.979 |
| 02/06/2026 | $3.979 |
| 02/05/2026 | $3.979 |
| 02/04/2026 | $3.979 |
| 02/03/2026 | $3.979 |
| 02/02/2026 | $3.929 |
| 02/01/2026 | $3.859 |
| 01/31/2026 | $3.859 |
| 01/30/2026 | $3.859 |
| 01/29/2026 | $3.859 |
| 01/28/2026 | $3.759 |
| 01/27/2026 | $3.359 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.359 |
| 01/25/2026 | $3.299 |
| 01/24/2026 | $3.299 |
| 01/23/2026 | $3.299 |
| 01/22/2026 | $3.249 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Crawford Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Residences have a host of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Crawford, used by 2,796,352 or 52% of residents. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Crawford homeowners is Electricity, used by 1,447,260 homes (27%). The rest of the homes are heated with Heating Oil (12%), Propane (5%), Wood (2%), and Coal (1%).
Crawford 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 Crawford
Fuel oil has become decreasing in demand in Crawford. In the 13 years since 2012, the number of homeowners using oil dropped from 936,674 to 663,450, a 29% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Crawford
Between 2012 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 188,880 to 282,182, a 49% change. Comparing 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel grew from 2,530,063 to 2,796,352, a 11% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Crawford
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Crawford. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 1,046,982 to 1,447,260, a 38% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Crawford
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. Now, 7,204 homes in Crawford are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 385% gain from 2012, when 1,484 homes had active solar heating.
Crawford County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Crawford County homeowners purchased a total of 392,336 gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Crawford’s overall number two heating oil consumption varies yearly depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn increasing amounts of oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Crawford was 29.3°F, which was 5.5°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Crawford County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.8° F |
Crawford County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Crawford households heating with fuel oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Crawford plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
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 Crawford. Full service companies such as or offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two heating 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 households who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the fuel oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Examples of 2 Crawford cash heating oil companies serving Crawford include Harned Oil Inc and Klasen Mcquiston Energy Corporation.
Crawford Oil Company By The Numbers: Oil Companies Serving Crawford: 3 companies .
Average Number of Crawford Houses Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 221150
Crawford Heating Oil Delivery Overview
663,450 families in Crawford heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Crawford temperatures drop as low as 23.2° F each winter. 12% of Crawford homes are reliant on heating oil delivery each winter.
6.15% of Crawford County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Crawford County Households | Crawford County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 10.7M | 663,450 |
5 Crawford Oil Companies You Can Bank On
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Crawford houses the last heating season, the Crawford community relies on its 5 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 Crawford, two of the closest terminals are Ergon in Newell, PA and Etmt in Blawnox, PA. Then, the truck delivers the oil to residences and companies throughout Crawford and the surrounding vicinity.
