Franklin County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | $2.890 |
| 12/14/2025 | $2.890 |
| 12/13/2025 | $2.990 |
| 12/12/2025 | $2.990 |
| 12/11/2025 | $2.990 |
| 12/10/2025 | $2.990 |
| 12/09/2025 | $2.940 |
| 12/08/2025 | $2.940 |
| 12/07/2025 | $2.940 |
| 12/06/2025 | $2.940 |
| 12/05/2025 | $2.940 |
| 12/04/2025 | $2.940 |
| 12/03/2025 | $2.940 |
| 12/02/2025 | $3.040 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/30/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/29/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.040 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.040 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Franklin Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Households have a host of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Franklin, used by 2,906,261 or 55% of residents. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Franklin homeowners is Electricity, used by 1,374,215 homes (26%). The rest of the homes are heated with Heating Oil (11%), Propane (4%), Wood (2%), and Other (1%).
Franklin County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34,874,317 | 2,838,374 | 16,489,698 | 7,027,777 | 1,537,838 | 38,300 | 509,973 |
| 2024 | 33,713,467 | 2,974,752 | 16,101,973 | 7,960,996 | 1,450,619 | 47,633 | 504,784 |
| 2023 | 32,555,397 | 3,095,841 | 15,715,074 | 8,885,520 | 1,365,275 | 55,043 | 498,627 |
| 2022 | 32,091,195 | 3,057,784 | 15,369,304 | 9,272,850 | 1,355,371 | 53,326 | 481,300 |
| 2021 | 31,895,666 | 2,915,345 | 14,958,236 | 9,432,650 | 1,407,109 | 44,183 | 463,731 |
| 2020 | 31,606,820 | 2,817,235 | 14,562,280 | 9,620,215 | 1,479,556 | 37,065 | 446,905 |
| 2019 | 31,301,416 | 2,726,491 | 14,195,208 | 9,754,979 | 1,547,415 | 31,328 | 436,087 |
| 2018 | 31,078,731 | 2,619,852 | 13,846,953 | 9,859,202 | 1,617,768 | 26,203 | 439,142 |
| 2017 | 30,931,676 | 2,540,423 | 13,564,648 | 10,033,309 | 1,678,830 | 22,191 | 438,648 |
| 2016 | 30,660,387 | 2,454,018 | 13,274,023 | 10,250,157 | 1,709,933 | 20,132 | 430,497 |
| 2015 | 30,415,903 | 2,360,877 | 12,971,247 | 10,600,440 | 1,733,119 | 19,192 | 414,084 |
| 2014 | 30,356,760 | 2,294,300 | 12,713,074 | 10,994,255 | 1,726,382 | 17,015 | 393,811 |
| 2013 | 30,372,204 | 2,244,427 | 12,445,957 | 11,382,810 | 1,680,034 | 15,202 | 370,032 |
| 2012 | 30,426,899 | 2,190,490 | 12,130,568 | 11,814,697 | 1,632,638 | 14,664 | 344,294 |
| 2011 | 30,449,683 | 2,151,843 | 11,795,862 | 12,228,626 | 1,569,666 | 12,253 | 323,710 |
| 2010 | 30,461,899 | 2,137,910 | 11,445,998 | 12,633,704 | 1,488,577 | 11,144 | 317,682 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Franklin
Fuel oil has become less frequently used in Franklin. In the 6 years since 2019, the number of households using number two heating oil dipped from 812,985 to 585,677, a 28% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Franklin County
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 564,986 |
| 2025-11-10 | 565,071 |
| 2025-11-09 | 565,191 |
| 2025-11-08 | 565,282 |
| 2025-11-07 | 565,459 |
| 2025-11-06 | 565,553 |
| 2025-11-05 | 565,670 |
| 2025-11-04 | 565,775 |
| 2025-11-03 | 565,901 |
| 2025-11-02 | 566,028 |
| 2025-11-01 | 566,134 |
| 2025-10-31 | 566,128 |
| 2025-10-30 | 566,213 |
| 2025-10-29 | 566,298 |
| 2025-10-28 | 566,407 |
| 2025-10-27 | 566,546 |
| 2025-10-26 | 566,682 |
| 2025-10-25 | 566,800 |
| 2025-10-24 | 566,920 |
| 2025-10-23 | 567,019 |
| 2025-10-22 | 567,192 |
| 2025-10-21 | 567,302 |
| 2025-10-20 | 567,410 |
| 2025-10-19 | 567,514 |
| 2025-10-18 | 567,638 |
| 2025-10-17 | 567,749 |
| 2025-10-16 | 567,855 |
| 2025-10-15 | 568,075 |
| 2025-10-14 | 568,279 |
| 2025-10-13 | 568,387 |
| 2025-10-12 | 568,496 |
| 2025-10-11 | 568,618 |
| 2025-10-10 | 568,724 |
| 2025-10-09 | 568,828 |
| 2025-10-08 | 568,942 |
| 2025-10-07 | 569,113 |
| 2025-10-06 | 569,214 |
| 2025-10-05 | 569,330 |
| 2025-10-04 | 569,452 |
| 2025-10-03 | 569,592 |
| 2025-10-02 | 569,727 |
| 2025-10-01 | 569,838 |
| 2025-09-30 | 569,921 |
| 2025-09-29 | 570,008 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Franklin
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel grew from 227,277 to 236,607, a 4% change. Comparing 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 2,608,510 to 2,906,261, a 11% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Franklin
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Franklin. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity increased from 1,183,011 to 1,374,215, a 16% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Franklin
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all heating fuels. 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, 3,293 homes in Franklin are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 25% gain from 2019, when 2,628 homes utilized active solar heating.
Franklin County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Franklin County homeowners purchased a total of 3 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Franklin’s overall heating oil consumption changes annually depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ boilers need to burn more and more number two heating oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Franklin was 28.9°F, which was 0.2°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Franklin County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.7° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 28.7° F |
Franklin County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Franklin residences heating with fuel oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Franklin is an important decision.
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 Franklin. Full service companies such as or offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating 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 known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for households who are budget-conscious. 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. Some of the 2 Franklin cash heating oil companies serving Franklin include JCM Energy Plus LLC and Penn Mar Oil Co Inc.
Franklin Oil Company By The Numbers: Fuel oil Companies Serving Franklin: 3 companies .
Average Number of Franklin Households Served per Fuel Oil company : 10189
Franklin Heating Oil Delivery Overview
5,547,362 residences in Franklin heat their homes with heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Franklin temperatures drop as low as 29° F each winter. 10% of Franklin families depend on fuel oil delivery each winter.
8.45% of Franklin County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Franklin County Households | Franklin County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 361,715 | 30,567 |
12 Franklin Fuel Oil Companies Serving The Community
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of oil delivered to Franklin families during this past winter, the Franklin community relies on its 12 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 Franklin, two of the closest terminals are Ergon in Newell, PA and Etmt in Blawnox, PA. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to homes and businesses throughout Franklin and the surrounding region.
