Cheapest Union County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on March 3, 2026 at 01:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | $3.449 |
| 03/02/2026 | $3.349 |
| 03/01/2026 | $3.349 |
| 02/28/2026 | $3.349 |
| 02/27/2026 | $3.349 |
| 02/26/2026 | $3.349 |
| 02/25/2026 | $3.349 |
| 02/24/2026 | $3.349 |
| 02/23/2026 | $3.349 |
| 02/22/2026 | $3.349 |
| 02/21/2026 | $3.349 |
| 02/20/2026 | $3.349 |
| 02/19/2026 | $3.349 |
| 02/18/2026 | $3.349 |
| 02/17/2026 | $3.349 |
| 02/16/2026 | $3.349 |
| 02/15/2026 | $3.449 |
| 02/14/2026 | $3.449 |
| 02/13/2026 | $3.449 |
| 02/12/2026 | $3.449 |
| 02/11/2026 | $3.449 |
| 02/10/2026 | $3.449 |
| 02/09/2026 | $3.449 |
| 02/08/2026 | $3.449 |
| 02/07/2026 | $3.449 |
| 02/06/2026 | $3.449 |
| 02/05/2026 | $3.449 |
| 02/04/2026 | $3.449 |
| 02/03/2026 | $3.449 |
| 02/02/2026 | $3.349 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Union Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the preferred choice in Union, used by 2,796,352 or 52% of residents. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Union 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%).
Union 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 Union
Oil has become less frequently used in Union. In the 7 years since 2018, the number of families using oil dipped from 806,761 to 663,450, a 18% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Union
Between 2018 and today, the number of houses 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 grew from 2,592,386 to 2,796,352, a 8% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Union
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Union. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity increased from 1,198,450 to 1,447,260, a 21% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Union
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. Now, 7,204 homes in Union are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 228% gain from 2018, when 2,197 homes had active solar heating.
Union County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Union County homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Union’s overall number two heating oil consumption fluctuates each year as winter conditions change. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ furnaces need to burn increasing amounts of number two heating oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Union was 29.3°F, which was 5.5°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Union County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.8° F |
Union County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Union homeowners heating with oil, picking which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Union is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Union. Full service companies such as or offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s 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 households who are budget-conscious. 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 the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Examples of 2 Union cash heating oil companies serving Union include RW Dittmar Plumbing Heating & Oil Company Inc and Kratzer Oil Co Inc.
Union Heating Oil Company By The Numbers: Fuel oil Companies Serving Union: 6 companies .
Average Number of Union Households Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 110575
Union Heating Oil Delivery Overview
663,450 houses in Union heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Union temperatures drop as low as 23.2° F each winter. 12% of Union families depend on fuel oil delivery each winter.
6.15% of Union County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Union County Households | Union County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 10.7M | 663,450 |
25 Union Oil Companies Homeowners Can Count On
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of heating oil delivered to Union homeowners the last heating season, the Union community looks to its 25 oil companies when temperatures dip. 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 Union, two of the closest terminals are Ergon in Newell, PA and Etmt in Blawnox, PA. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to residences and companies throughout Union and the surrounding region.
