Cheapest Monroe County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on March 3, 2026 at 01:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | $3.789 |
| 03/02/2026 | $3.549 |
| 03/01/2026 | $3.649 |
| 02/28/2026 | $3.649 |
| 02/27/2026 | $3.649 |
| 02/26/2026 | $3.670 |
| 02/25/2026 | $3.679 |
| 02/24/2026 | $3.679 |
| 02/23/2026 | $3.679 |
| 02/22/2026 | $3.689 |
| 02/21/2026 | $3.689 |
| 02/20/2026 | $3.689 |
| 02/19/2026 | $3.689 |
| 02/18/2026 | $3.699 |
| 02/17/2026 | $3.699 |
| 02/16/2026 | $3.699 |
| 02/15/2026 | $3.699 |
| 02/14/2026 | $3.699 |
| 02/13/2026 | $3.699 |
| 02/12/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/11/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/10/2026 | $3.499 |
| 02/09/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/08/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/07/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/06/2026 | $3.599 |
| 02/05/2026 | $3.499 |
| 02/04/2026 | $3.499 |
| 02/03/2026 | $3.449 |
| 02/02/2026 | $3.449 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Monroe Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Monroe, used by 2,796,352 or 52% of residents. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Monroe families 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%).
Monroe 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 Monroe
Heating oil has become less popular in Monroe. In the 4 years since 2021, the number of residents using oil dipped from 760,867 to 663,450, a 13% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Monroe
Between 2021 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 267,454 to 282,182, a 6% change. Comparing 2021 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,677,533 to 2,796,352, a 4% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Monroe
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Monroe. Since 2021, the number of homes heating with electricity grew from 1,287,322 to 1,447,260, a 12% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Monroe
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. Currently, 7,204 homes in Monroe are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 48% gain from 2021, when 4,867 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Monroe County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Monroe County homeowners purchased a total of 6 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Monroe’s overall heating oil consumption varies yearly based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn more and more number two heating oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Monroe was 29.3°F, which was 5.5°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Monroe County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.8° F |
Monroe County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Monroe homeowners heating with fuel oil, choosing which of the 12 heating oil companies that serve Monroe is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 11 “full-service” oil companies that serve Monroe. Full service companies such as DeSousa Oil & Service Corp or Keller Enterprises Inc offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The homeowner 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 customers who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the number two heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. A few of the 2 Monroe cash heating oil companies serving Monroe include Liberty Oil & Propane and Pennywise Fuel Inc.
Monroe Fuel Oil Company By The Numbers: Oil Companies Serving Monroe: 12 companies .
Average Number of Monroe Households Served per Fuel Oil company : 55288
Monroe Heating Oil Delivery Overview
663,450 residences in Monroe heat their homes with heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Monroe temperatures drop as low as 23.2° F each winter. 12% of Monroe households rely on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
6.15% of Monroe County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Monroe County Households | Monroe County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 10.7M | 663,450 |
73 Monroe Fuel Oil Companies You Can Trust
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of heating oil delivered to Monroe homeowners during this past winter, the Monroe community looks to its 73 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 Monroe, 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 Monroe and the surrounding area.
