Westmoreland County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | $3.320 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.320 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.320 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.320 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.321 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.321 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.321 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.321 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.321 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.321 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.319 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.313 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.313 |
| 11/15/2025 | $3.313 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.313 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.313 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.313 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.313 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.313 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.312 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.312 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.312 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.315 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.315 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.315 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.515 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.515 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.515 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.468 |
| 10/30/2025 | $3.461 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Westmoreland Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Households have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Westmoreland, used by 34,874,317 or 55% of residents. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Westmoreland households is Electricity, used by 16,489,698 homes (26%). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (11%), Propane (4%), Wood (2%), and Other (1%).
Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland
Oil has become less popular in Westmoreland. In the 13 years since 2012, the number of residents using number two heating oil dipped from 11,814,697 to 7,027,777, a 41% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland
Between 2012 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel grew from 2,190,490 to 2,838,374, a 30% change. Comparing 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel grew from 30,426,899 to 34,874,317, a 15% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Westmoreland
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Westmoreland. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 12,130,568 to 16,489,698, a 36% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Westmoreland
Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. 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. Today, 38,300 homes in Westmoreland are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 161% gain from 2012, when 14,664 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Westmoreland County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Westmoreland County homeowners purchased a total of 13 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Westmoreland’s overall oil usage fluctuates each year depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more number two heating oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Westmoreland was 29°F, which was 0.2°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Westmoreland County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 23.4° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 24.5° F |
Westmoreland County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Westmoreland homes heating with fuel oil, picking which of the 21 heating oil companies that serve Westmoreland makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Westmoreland. Full service companies such as or offer households annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The customer 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 on a budget. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Examples of 2 Westmoreland cash heating oil companies serving Westmoreland include Courtesy Oil Inc and Latshaw & Son Home Heating Oil LLC.
Westmoreland Heating Oil Company Fast Facts: Fuel oil Companies Serving Westmoreland: 21 companies . Average Number of Westmoreland Homes Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 19447
Westmoreland Heating Oil Delivery Overview
5,547,362 residences in Westmoreland heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Westmoreland temperatures drop as low as 29° F each winter. 10% of Westmoreland families depend on oil delivery each winter.
8.78% of Westmoreland County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Westmoreland County Households | Westmoreland County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1.7M | 150,745 |
459 Westmoreland Heating Oil Companies Serving The Community
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of oil delivered to Westmoreland residences the last heating season, the Westmoreland community relies on its 459 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. 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 Westmoreland, two of the closest terminals are Ergon in Newell, PA and Etmt in Blawnox, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to residences and companies throughout Westmoreland and the surrounding region.
