Venango County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on September 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 09/03/2025 | $3.093 |
| 09/02/2025 | $3.081 |
| 09/01/2025 | $3.086 |
| 08/29/2025 | $3.071 |
| 08/28/2025 | $3.071 |
| 08/27/2025 | $3.121 |
| 08/26/2025 | $3.080 |
| 08/25/2025 | $3.081 |
| 08/22/2025 | $3.079 |
| 08/21/2025 | $3.068 |
| 08/20/2025 | $3.069 |
| 08/19/2025 | $3.115 |
| 08/18/2025 | $3.084 |
| 08/15/2025 | $3.116 |
| 08/14/2025 | $3.102 |
| 08/13/2025 | $3.113 |
| 08/12/2025 | $3.118 |
| 08/11/2025 | $3.260 |
| 08/08/2025 | $3.118 |
| 08/07/2025 | $3.109 |
| 08/06/2025 | $3.123 |
| 08/05/2025 | $3.132 |
| 08/04/2025 | $3.133 |
| 08/01/2025 | $3.157 |
| 07/31/2025 | $3.171 |
| 07/30/2025 | $3.200 |
| 07/29/2025 | $3.156 |
| 07/28/2025 | $3.188 |
| 07/25/2025 | $3.205 |
| 07/24/2025 | $3.215 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Venango County Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Venango County, used by 2,698,438 or 51.75% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Venango County homeowners is electricity, used by 1,275,546 homes (24.46%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (786,449), propane (256,098), wood (122,435), and other fuels (50,506).
Venango County Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Venango County Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 2.6M | 51.8% |
| Electricity | 1.2M | 24.5% |
| Heating Oil | 786,449 | 15.1% |
| Propane | 256,098 | 4.9% |
| Wood | 122,435 | 2.4% |
| Coal | 51,531 | 1.0% |
| Other Fuels | 50,506 | 1.0% |
| No Fuel | 33,356 | 0.6% |
| Solar | 4,093 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (51.8%)
Electricity (24.5%)
Heating oil (15.1%)
Propane (4.9%)
Wood (2.4%)
Coal (1.0%)
Other fuels (1.0%)
No fuel (0.6%)
Solar (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Venango County
Heating oil has become less popular in Venango County. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 864,952 to 786,449, a 9.08% drop.
Venango County Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1.0M |
| 2012 | 1.0M |
| 2013 | 963,754 |
| 2014 | 930,735 |
| 2015 | 899,276 |
| 2016 | 864,952 |
| 2017 | 843,020 |
| 2018 | 828,104 |
| 2019 | 814,213 |
| 2020 | 811,086 |
| 2021 | 790,823 |
| 2022 | 786,449 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Venango County
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 200,609 to 256,098.
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,539,902 to 2,698,438.
Electricity use for home heating in Venango County
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Venango County. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,093,770 to 1,275,546, a 16.62% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Venango County
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.
Currently, 4,093 homes in Venango County are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 154.86% increase from 2016, when only 1,606 homes had installed 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 County’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Venango County, the average outside temperature was 3.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Venango County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 31.2° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.6° F |
Venango County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Venango County homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Venango County is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Venango County. Full service companies such as undefined or undefined offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious Venango County homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve Venango County include Heath Oil Inc and Klasen Mcquiston Energy Corporation.
Venango County Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Venango County: 3 companies
Average Number Of Venango County Homes Served Per Company: 205 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Venango County Oil Company: 132,714 gallons per year
Venango County Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 617 households in Venango County heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Venango County temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
7% of Venango County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Venango County Households | Venango County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 8,266 | 617 |
15 Venango County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 398,143 gallons of heating oil delivered to Venango County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Venango County community relies on its 15 oil companies to keep warm.
Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Venango County, two of the closest terminals are United in Warren, PA and Etmt in Blawnox, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Venango County.
