Cheapest Fayette County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 08:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | $3.530 |
| 02/18/2026 | $3.530 |
| 02/17/2026 | $3.530 |
| 02/16/2026 | $3.530 |
| 02/15/2026 | $3.530 |
| 02/14/2026 | $3.530 |
| 02/13/2026 | $3.530 |
| 02/12/2026 | $3.530 |
| 02/11/2026 | $3.390 |
| 02/10/2026 | $3.390 |
| 02/09/2026 | $3.390 |
| 02/08/2026 | $3.390 |
| 02/07/2026 | $3.390 |
| 02/06/2026 | $3.390 |
| 02/05/2026 | $3.390 |
| 02/04/2026 | $3.390 |
| 02/03/2026 | $3.390 |
| 02/02/2026 | $3.390 |
| 02/01/2026 | $3.290 |
| 01/31/2026 | $3.290 |
| 01/30/2026 | $3.290 |
| 01/29/2026 | $3.290 |
| 01/28/2026 | $3.350 |
| 01/27/2026 | $3.290 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.290 |
| 01/25/2026 | $3.290 |
| 01/24/2026 | $3.290 |
| 01/23/2026 | $3.290 |
| 01/22/2026 | $3.290 |
| 01/21/2026 | $3.160 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Fayette Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Residences have a host of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the preferred choice in Fayette, used by 2,796,352 or 52% of homeowners. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Fayette residents 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%).
Fayette 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 Fayette
Heating oil has become less popular in Fayette. In the 13 years since 2012, the number of homeowners using fuel oil fell from 936,674 to 663,450, a 29% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Fayette
Between 2012 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel ramped up 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 increased from 2,530,063 to 2,796,352, a 11% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Fayette
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Fayette. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity shot up from 1,046,982 to 1,447,260, a 38% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Fayette
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 Fayette are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 385% gain from 2012, when 1,484 homes utilized active solar heating.
Fayette County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Fayette County homeowners purchased a total of 8 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Fayette’s overall fuel oil use varies from year to year primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ boilers need to burn additional number two heating oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Fayette was 29.3°F, which was 5.5°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Fayette County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.8° F |
Fayette County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Fayette households heating with number two heating oil, choosing which of the 11 heating oil companies that serve Fayette makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Fayette. Full service companies such as or offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s 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: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for families who are budget-conscious. 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 the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Examples of 2 Fayette cash heating oil companies serving Fayette include Courtesy Oil Inc and Latshaw & Son Home Heating Oil LLC.
Fayette Oil Company Fast Facts: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Fayette: 11 companies .
Average Number of Fayette Homes Served per Heating Oil company : 60314
Fayette Heating Oil Delivery Overview
663,450 residences in Fayette heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Fayette temperatures drop as low as 23.2° F each winter. 12% of Fayette homes rely on oil delivery each winter.
6.15% of Fayette County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Fayette County Households | Fayette County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 10.7M | 663,450 |
203 Fayette Oil Companies You Can Bank On
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of heating oil delivered to Fayette homes last winter, the Fayette community depends on its 203 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. 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 Fayette, two of the closest terminals are Ergon in Newell, PA and Etmt in Blawnox, PA. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to residences and companies throughout Fayette and the surrounding vicinity.
