Cheapest Franklin County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on January 5, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 01/04/2026 | $2.790 |
| 01/03/2026 | $2.790 |
| 01/02/2026 | $2.790 |
| 01/01/2026 | $2.790 |
| 12/31/2025 | $2.790 |
| 12/30/2025 | $2.790 |
| 12/29/2025 | $2.790 |
| 12/28/2025 | $2.790 |
| 12/27/2025 | $2.790 |
| 12/26/2025 | $2.790 |
| 12/25/2025 | $2.790 |
| 12/24/2025 | $2.790 |
| 12/23/2025 | $2.790 |
| 12/22/2025 | $2.790 |
| 12/21/2025 | $2.790 |
| 12/20/2025 | $2.890 |
| 12/19/2025 | $2.890 |
| 12/18/2025 | $2.890 |
| 12/17/2025 | $2.890 |
| 12/16/2025 | $2.890 |
| 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 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Franklin Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Households have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Franklin, used by 2,796,352 or 52% of homeowners. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Franklin residents 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%).
Franklin County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | 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
Heating oil has become less frequently used in Franklin. In the 7 years since 2018, the number of homeowners using oil decreased from 806,761 to 663,450, a 18% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Franklin
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 225,476 to 282,182, a 25% change. Comparing 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 2,592,386 to 2,796,352, a 8% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Franklin
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Franklin. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity shot up from 1,198,450 to 1,447,260, a 21% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Franklin
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. Now, 7,204 homes in Franklin are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 228% gain from 2018, when 2,197 homes had 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 number two heating oil usage fluctuates annually based on the severity of the winter. 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 Franklin was 29.3°F, which was 5.5°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Franklin County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.8° F |
Franklin County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Franklin homeowners heating with fuel oil, choosing which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Franklin 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 Franklin. Full service companies such as or offer customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s 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 referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for families who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the 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 Fuel Oil Company By The Numbers: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Franklin: 3 companies .
Average Number of Franklin Houses Served per Fuel Oil company : 0
