Cheapest Washington County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on December 18, 2025
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | $3.160 |
| 12/16/2025 | $3.160 |
| 12/15/2025 | $3.160 |
| 12/14/2025 | $3.160 |
| 12/13/2025 | $3.160 |
| 12/12/2025 | $3.160 |
| 12/11/2025 | $3.160 |
| 12/10/2025 | $3.160 |
| 12/09/2025 | $3.120 |
| 12/08/2025 | $3.120 |
| 12/07/2025 | $3.120 |
| 12/06/2025 | $3.120 |
| 12/05/2025 | $3.120 |
| 12/04/2025 | $3.120 |
| 12/03/2025 | $3.120 |
| 12/02/2025 | $3.120 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.120 |
| 11/30/2025 | $3.120 |
| 11/29/2025 | $3.120 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.120 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.120 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.120 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.120 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.120 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.120 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.120 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.120 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.120 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.120 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.120 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Washington Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a variety of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the preferred choice in Washington, used by 2,796,352 or 52% of families. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Washington residents 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 | 34,874,317 | 2,838,374 | 16,489,698 | 7,027,777 | 1,537,838 | 38,300 | 509,973 |
| 2024 | 33,713,467 | 2,974,752 | 16,101,973 | 7,960,996 | 1,450,619 | 47,633 | 504,784 |
| 2023 | 32,555,397 | 3,095,841 | 15,715,074 | 8,885,520 | 1,365,275 | 55,043 | 498,627 |
| 2022 | 32,091,195 | 3,057,784 | 15,369,304 | 9,272,850 | 1,355,371 | 53,326 | 481,300 |
| 2021 | 31,895,666 | 2,915,345 | 14,958,236 | 9,432,650 | 1,407,109 | 44,183 | 463,731 |
| 2020 | 31,606,820 | 2,817,235 | 14,562,280 | 9,620,215 | 1,479,556 | 37,065 | 446,905 |
| 2019 | 31,301,416 | 2,726,491 | 14,195,208 | 9,754,979 | 1,547,415 | 31,328 | 436,087 |
| 2018 | 31,078,731 | 2,619,852 | 13,846,953 | 9,859,202 | 1,617,768 | 26,203 | 439,142 |
| 2017 | 30,931,676 | 2,540,423 | 13,564,648 | 10,033,309 | 1,678,830 | 22,191 | 438,648 |
| 2016 | 30,660,387 | 2,454,018 | 13,274,023 | 10,250,157 | 1,709,933 | 20,132 | 430,497 |
| 2015 | 30,415,903 | 2,360,877 | 12,971,247 | 10,600,440 | 1,733,119 | 19,192 | 414,084 |
| 2014 | 30,356,760 | 2,294,300 | 12,713,074 | 10,994,255 | 1,726,382 | 17,015 | 393,811 |
| 2013 | 30,372,204 | 2,244,427 | 12,445,957 | 11,382,810 | 1,680,034 | 15,202 | 370,032 |
| 2012 | 30,426,899 | 2,190,490 | 12,130,568 | 11,814,697 | 1,632,638 | 14,664 | 344,294 |
| 2011 | 30,449,683 | 2,151,843 | 11,795,862 | 12,228,626 | 1,569,666 | 12,253 | 323,710 |
| 2010 | 30,461,899 | 2,137,910 | 11,445,998 | 12,633,704 | 1,488,577 | 11,144 | 317,682 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Washington
Heating oil has become losing popularity in Washington. In the 12 years since 2013, the number of homeowners using number two heating oil dipped from 870,064 to 663,450, a 24% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Washington
Between 2013 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 195,799 to 282,182, a 44% change. Comparing 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 2,516,052 to 2,796,352, a 11% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Washington
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Washington. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,086,074 to 1,447,260, a 33% 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 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. As it stands today, 7,204 homes in Washington are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 412% gain from 2013, when 1,408 homes incorporated 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 usage varies yearly depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more number two heating 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 households heating with heating oil, picking which of the 12 heating oil companies that serve Washington can drastically impact the cost of home heating.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer 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 customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic 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 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 homeowners who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Some of the 2 Washington cash heating oil companies serving Washington include Cr Augenstein Inc and Wilson Home Heating Inc.
Washington Number Two Heating Oil Company Statistics: Heating oil Companies Serving Washington: 12 companies .
Average Number of Washington Homes Served per Fuel Oil company : 3102
Washington Heating Oil Delivery Overview
663,450 households in Washington heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Washington temperatures drop as low as 29° F each winter. 12% of Washington homes depend on 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 Heating Oil Companies Go The Distance
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of heating oil delivered to Washington households during this past winter, the Washington community looks to its 147 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. 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 Washington, two of the closest terminals are Ergon in Newell, PA and Etmt in Blawnox, PA. Then, the truck delivers the oil to homes and businesses throughout Washington and the surrounding area.
