Washington County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on December 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | $3.213 |
| 12/07/2025 | $3.213 |
| 12/06/2025 | $3.213 |
| 12/05/2025 | $3.213 |
| 12/04/2025 | $3.213 |
| 12/03/2025 | $3.213 |
| 12/02/2025 | $3.213 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.213 |
| 11/30/2025 | $3.226 |
| 11/29/2025 | $3.226 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.226 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.226 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.226 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.226 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.263 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.263 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.263 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.263 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.263 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.263 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.189 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.157 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.157 |
| 11/15/2025 | $3.157 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.157 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.157 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.157 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.148 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.148 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.107 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Washington Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Washington, used by 34,874,317 or 55% of households. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Washington households 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%).
Washington 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 Washington
Heating oil has become decreasing in demand in Washington. In the 9 years since 2016, the number of homeowners using fuel oil declined from 10,250,157 to 7,027,777, a 31% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Washington 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 Washington
Between 2016 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel ramped up from 2,454,018 to 2,838,374, a 16% change. Comparing 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel grew from 30,660,387 to 34,874,317, a 14% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Washington
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Washington. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 13,274,023 to 16,489,698, a 24% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Washington
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. Currently, 38,300 homes in Washington are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 90% gain from 2016, when 20,132 homes used active solar heating.
Washington County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Washington County homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Washington’s overall oil usage fluctuates each year correlating with how cold it gets each winter. As the temperature outside dips, homes’ boilers need to burn additional oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Washington was 28.9°F, which was 0.2°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Washington County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 27° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 26.4° F |
Washington County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Washington families heating with oil, choosing which of the 12 heating oil companies that serve Washington plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Washington. Full service companies such as or offer households annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating 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: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for customers 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 when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Examples of 2 Washington cash heating oil companies serving Washington include Cr Augenstein Inc and Wilson Home Heating Inc.
Washington Fuel Oil Company Statistics: Oil Companies Serving Washington: 12 companies . Average Number of Washington Households Served per Fuel Oil company : 3413
Washington Heating Oil Delivery Overview
5,547,362 residences in Washington heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Washington temperatures drop as low as 29° F each winter. 10% of Washington households are reliant on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
5.6% of Washington County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Washington County Households | Washington County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 664,954 | 37,228 |
147 Washington Fuel Oil Companies Homeowners Can Count On
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of heating oil delivered to Washington households the last heating season, the Washington community relies on its 147 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 Washington, 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 Washington and the surrounding area.
