Cheapest Montgomery County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 01:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | $3.730 |
| 02/18/2026 | $3.732 |
| 02/17/2026 | $3.700 |
| 02/16/2026 | $3.700 |
| 02/15/2026 | $3.700 |
| 02/14/2026 | $3.700 |
| 02/13/2026 | $3.700 |
| 02/12/2026 | $3.700 |
| 02/11/2026 | $3.700 |
| 02/10/2026 | $3.700 |
| 02/09/2026 | $3.700 |
| 02/08/2026 | $3.700 |
| 02/07/2026 | $3.700 |
| 02/06/2026 | $3.700 |
| 02/05/2026 | $3.650 |
| 02/04/2026 | $3.650 |
| 02/03/2026 | $3.640 |
| 02/02/2026 | $3.560 |
| 02/01/2026 | $3.440 |
| 01/31/2026 | $3.440 |
| 01/30/2026 | $3.440 |
| 01/29/2026 | $3.390 |
| 01/28/2026 | $3.309 |
| 01/27/2026 | $3.100 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.090 |
| 01/25/2026 | $3.090 |
| 01/24/2026 | $3.090 |
| 01/23/2026 | $3.090 |
| 01/22/2026 | $3.029 |
| 01/21/2026 | $2.949 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Montgomery Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Montgomery, used by 2,796,352 or 52% of families. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Montgomery 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%).
Montgomery 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 Montgomery
Number two heating oil has become decreasing in demand in Montgomery. In the 4 years since 2021, the number of residents using number two heating oil fell from 760,867 to 663,450, a 13% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Montgomery
Between 2021 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel increased 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 ramped up from 2,677,533 to 2,796,352, a 4% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Montgomery
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Montgomery. 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 Montgomery
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all heating fuels. 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 Montgomery are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 48% gain from 2021, when 4,867 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 heating oil consumption fluctuates yearly primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn additional fuel oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Montgomery was 29.3°F, which was 5.5°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Montgomery County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.8° F |
Montgomery County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Montgomery residences heating with number two heating oil, choosing which of the 73 heating oil companies that serve Montgomery is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 638 “full-service” oil companies that serve Montgomery. Full service companies such as IT Landes or InterCounty Oil Services Inc offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two 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: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for clients who are looking to save money. 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 you're running low. Examples of 2 Montgomery cash heating oil companies serving Montgomery include Blaze Oil Corporation and Merit Fuel Inc.
Montgomery Heating Oil Company Fast Facts: Oil Companies Serving Montgomery: 73 companies .
Average Number of Montgomery Households Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 9088
Montgomery Heating Oil Delivery Overview
663,450 households in Montgomery heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Montgomery temperatures drop as low as 23.2° F each winter. 12% of Montgomery residences depend on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
6.15% of Montgomery County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Montgomery County Households | Montgomery County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 10.7M | 663,450 |
1703 Montgomery Fuel Oil Companies You Can Bank On
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Montgomery families last winter, the Montgomery community looks to its 1703 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 Montgomery, two of the closest terminals are Ergon in Newell, PA and Etmt in Blawnox, PA. Then, the truck delivers the oil to residences and companies throughout Montgomery and the surrounding vicinity.
