Venango County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 04:50 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | $3.289 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.292 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.314 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.315 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.301 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.254 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.239 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.262 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.237 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.240 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.215 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.209 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.192 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.165 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.155 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.150 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.210 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.212 |
| 10/30/2025 | $3.185 |
| 10/29/2025 | $3.182 |
| 10/28/2025 | $3.198 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.131 |
| 10/24/2025 | $3.095 |
| 10/23/2025 | $3.044 |
| 10/22/2025 | $3.027 |
| 10/21/2025 | $3.031 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.031 |
| 10/17/2025 | $3.032 |
| 10/16/2025 | $3.037 |
| 10/15/2025 | $3.046 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Venango Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the preferred choice in Venango, used by 34,874,317 or 55% of families. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Venango homeowners is Electricity, used by 16,489,698 homes (26%). The other homes are heated with Heating Oil (11%), Propane (4%), Wood (2%), and Other (1%).
Venango County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34874317 | 2838374 | 16489698 | 7027777 | 1537838 | 38300 | 509973 |
| 2024 | 33713467 | 2974752 | 16101973 | 7960996 | 1450619 | 47633 | 504784 |
| 2023 | 32555397 | 3095841 | 15715074 | 8885520 | 1365275 | 55043 | 498627 |
| 2022 | 32091195 | 3057784 | 15369304 | 9272850 | 1355371 | 53326 | 481300 |
| 2021 | 31895666 | 2915345 | 14958236 | 9432650 | 1407109 | 44183 | 463731 |
| 2020 | 31606820 | 2817235 | 14562280 | 9620215 | 1479556 | 37065 | 446905 |
| 2019 | 31301416 | 2726491 | 14195208 | 9754979 | 1547415 | 31328 | 436087 |
| 2018 | 31078731 | 2619852 | 13846953 | 9859202 | 1617768 | 26203 | 439142 |
| 2017 | 30931676 | 2540423 | 13564648 | 10033309 | 1678830 | 22191 | 438648 |
| 2016 | 30660387 | 2454018 | 13274023 | 10250157 | 1709933 | 20132 | 430497 |
| 2015 | 30415903 | 2360877 | 12971247 | 10600440 | 1733119 | 19192 | 414084 |
| 2014 | 30356760 | 2294300 | 12713074 | 10994255 | 1726382 | 17015 | 393811 |
| 2013 | 30372204 | 2244427 | 12445957 | 11382810 | 1680034 | 15202 | 370032 |
| 2012 | 30426899 | 2190490 | 12130568 | 11814697 | 1632638 | 14664 | 344294 |
| 2011 | 30449683 | 2151843 | 11795862 | 12228626 | 1569666 | 12253 | 323710 |
| 2010 | 30461899 | 2137910 | 11445998 | 12633704 | 1488577 | 11144 | 317682 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Venango
Fuel oil has become decreasing in demand in Venango. In the 5 years since 2020, the number of households using number two heating oil dipped from 9,620,215 to 7,027,777, a 27% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Venango County
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 564986 |
| 2025-11-10 | 565071 |
| 2025-11-09 | 565191 |
| 2025-11-08 | 565282 |
| 2025-11-07 | 565459 |
| 2025-11-06 | 565553 |
| 2025-11-05 | 565670 |
| 2025-11-04 | 565775 |
| 2025-11-03 | 565901 |
| 2025-11-02 | 566028 |
| 2025-11-01 | 566134 |
| 2025-10-31 | 566128 |
| 2025-10-30 | 566213 |
| 2025-10-29 | 566298 |
| 2025-10-28 | 566407 |
| 2025-10-27 | 566546 |
| 2025-10-26 | 566682 |
| 2025-10-25 | 566800 |
| 2025-10-24 | 566920 |
| 2025-10-23 | 567019 |
| 2025-10-22 | 567192 |
| 2025-10-21 | 567302 |
| 2025-10-20 | 567410 |
| 2025-10-19 | 567514 |
| 2025-10-18 | 567638 |
| 2025-10-17 | 567749 |
| 2025-10-16 | 567855 |
| 2025-10-15 | 568075 |
| 2025-10-14 | 568279 |
| 2025-10-13 | 568387 |
| 2025-10-12 | 568496 |
| 2025-10-11 | 568618 |
| 2025-10-10 | 568724 |
| 2025-10-09 | 568828 |
| 2025-10-08 | 568942 |
| 2025-10-07 | 569113 |
| 2025-10-06 | 569214 |
| 2025-10-05 | 569330 |
| 2025-10-04 | 569452 |
| 2025-10-03 | 569592 |
| 2025-10-02 | 569727 |
| 2025-10-01 | 569838 |
| 2025-09-30 | 569921 |
| 2025-09-29 | 570008 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Venango
Between 2020 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel grew from 2,817,235 to 2,838,374, a 1% change. Comparing 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 31,606,820 to 34,874,317, a 10% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Venango
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Venango. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity increased from 14,562,280 to 16,489,698, a 13% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Venango
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, 38,300 homes in Venango are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 3% gain from 2020, when 37,065 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Venango County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Venango County homeowners purchased a total of 398,143 gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Venango’s overall fuel oil use varies annually correlating with how cold it gets each winter. As the temperature outside dips, homes’ heating systems need to burn additional oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Venango was 29°F, which was 0.13°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Venango County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 25.65° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 27° F |
Venango County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Venango residences heating with oil, picking which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Venango 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 select one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Venango. Full service companies such as or offer households 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 family does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Often called “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 number two heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. Examples of 2 Venango cash heating oil companies serving Venango include Heath Oil Inc Inc and Klasen Mcquiston Energy Corporation.
Venango Oil Company Fast Facts: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Venango: 3 companies .
Average Number of Venango Households Served per company Heating Oil company : 617
Venango Heating Oil Delivery Overview
5,547,362 homes in Venango heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Venango temperatures drop as low as 29° F each winter. 10% of Venango residences are reliant on fuel oil delivery each winter.
7.46% of Venango County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Venango County Households | Venango County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 8,266 | 617 |
15 Venango Number Two Heating Oil Companies Go The Distance
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of heating oil delivered to Venango houses during this past winter, the Venango community depends on its 15 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 Venango, 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 Venango and the surrounding area.
