Cheapest Montgomery County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | $2.829 |
| 12/17/2025 | $2.829 |
| 12/16/2025 | $2.890 |
| 12/15/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/14/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/13/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/12/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/11/2025 | $2.929 |
| 12/10/2025 | $2.970 |
| 12/09/2025 | $2.939 |
| 12/08/2025 | $2.939 |
| 12/07/2025 | $2.939 |
| 12/06/2025 | $2.939 |
| 12/05/2025 | $2.939 |
| 12/04/2025 | $2.939 |
| 12/03/2025 | $2.939 |
| 12/02/2025 | $2.950 |
| 12/01/2025 | $2.969 |
| 11/30/2025 | $2.969 |
| 11/29/2025 | $2.969 |
| 11/28/2025 | $2.969 |
| 11/27/2025 | $2.969 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.000 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.000 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.039 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.079 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.039 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.039 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.039 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.029 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Montgomery Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Residences have a host of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the preferred choice in Montgomery, used by 2,796,352 or 52% of homeowners. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Montgomery households 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%).
Montgomery 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 Montgomery
Heating oil has become less popular in Montgomery. In the 9 years since 2016, the number of families using number two heating oil dropped from 805,822 to 663,450, a 18% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Montgomery
Between 2016 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 209,719 to 282,182, a 35% change. Comparing 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel grew from 2,551,248 to 2,796,352, a 10% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Montgomery
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Montgomery. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity grew from 1,133,797 to 1,447,260, a 28% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Montgomery
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 Montgomery are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 340% gain from 2016, when 1,639 homes used active solar heating.
Montgomery County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Montgomery County homeowners purchased a total of 35 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Montgomery’s overall fuel oil use changes from year to year based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ heating systems need to burn increasing amounts of number two heating oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Montgomery was 28.9°F, which was 0.2°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Montgomery County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 24.5° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 24.3° F |
Montgomery County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Montgomery households heating with heating oil, choosing which of the 73 heating oil companies that serve Montgomery makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who are willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 575 “full-service” oil companies that serve Montgomery. Full service companies such as IT Landes or InterCounty Oil Services Inc offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The customer 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 homeowners 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 either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. Some of the 2 Montgomery cash heating oil companies serving Montgomery include Blaze Oil Corporation and Merit Fuel Inc.
Montgomery Oil Company Fast Facts: Oil Companies Serving Montgomery: 73 companies .
Average Number of Montgomery Houses Served per Fuel Oil company : 6773
Montgomery Heating Oil Delivery Overview
663,450 families in Montgomery heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Montgomery temperatures drop as low as 29° F each winter. 12% of Montgomery families are reliant on oil delivery each winter.
11.83% of Montgomery County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Montgomery County Households | Montgomery County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 4.1M | 494,402 |
1667 Montgomery Number Two Heating Oil Companies Serving The Community
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Montgomery households the last heating season, the Montgomery community looks to its 1667 oil companies when temperatures dip. 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 Montgomery, two of the closest terminals are Ergon in Newell, PA and Etmt in Blawnox, PA. Then, the truck delivers the oil to homes and businesses throughout Montgomery and the surrounding vicinity.
