Cheapest Washington County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | $3.290 |
| 01/27/2026 | $3.350 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.290 |
| 01/25/2026 | $3.290 |
| 01/24/2026 | $3.290 |
| 01/23/2026 | $3.290 |
| 01/22/2026 | $3.290 |
| 01/21/2026 | $3.290 |
| 01/20/2026 | $3.160 |
| 01/19/2026 | $3.160 |
| 01/18/2026 | $3.160 |
| 01/17/2026 | $3.160 |
| 01/16/2026 | $3.160 |
| 01/15/2026 | $3.160 |
| 01/14/2026 | $3.160 |
| 01/13/2026 | $3.160 |
| 01/12/2026 | $3.155 |
| 01/11/2026 | $3.158 |
| 01/10/2026 | $3.160 |
| 01/09/2026 | $3.160 |
| 01/08/2026 | $3.160 |
| 01/07/2026 | $3.160 |
| 01/06/2026 | $3.160 |
| 01/05/2026 | $3.160 |
| 01/04/2026 | $3.160 |
| 01/03/2026 | $3.160 |
| 01/02/2026 | $3.160 |
| 01/01/2026 | $3.160 |
| 12/31/2025 | $3.160 |
| 12/30/2025 | $3.160 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Washington Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the preferred choice in Washington, used by 2,796,352 or 52% of households. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Washington households is Electricity, used by 1,447,260 homes (27%). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (12%), Propane (5%), Wood (2%), and Coal (1%).
Washington 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 Washington
Oil has become losing popularity in Washington. In the 5 years since 2020, the number of residents using heating oil decreased from 776,616 to 663,450, a 15% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Washington
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 251,472 to 282,182, a 12% change. Comparing 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 2,656,062 to 2,796,352, a 5% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Washington
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Washington. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity grew from 1,254,850 to 1,447,260, a 15% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Washington
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 Washington are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 58% gain from 2020, when 4,554 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 fuel oil consumption fluctuates each year based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside dips, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn additional number two heating oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Washington was 29.3°F, which was 5.5°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Washington County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.8° F |
Washington County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Washington residences heating with heating oil, selecting 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 can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Washington. Full service companies such as or offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and HVAC 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 client does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for households who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower 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. A few of the 2 Washington cash heating oil companies serving Washington include Cr Augenstein Inc and Wilson Home Heating Inc.
Washington Fuel Oil Company Fast Facts: Oil Companies Serving Washington: 12 companies .
