Cheapest Westmoreland County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | $3.160 |
| 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 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Westmoreland Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a host of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Westmoreland, used by 2,796,352 or 52% of households. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Westmoreland 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%).
Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland
Oil has become decreasing in demand in Westmoreland. In the 11 years since 2014, the number of homeowners using oil fell from 858,758 to 663,450, a 23% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Westmoreland
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 198,296 to 282,182, a 42% change. Comparing 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 2,528,694 to 2,796,352, a 11% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Westmoreland
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Westmoreland. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity grew from 1,087,741 to 1,447,260, a 33% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Westmoreland
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. Currently, 7,204 homes in Westmoreland are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 309% gain from 2014, when 1,760 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 consumption fluctuates from year to year correlating with how cold it gets each winter. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ boilers need to burn additional number two heating oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Westmoreland was 28.9°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 families heating with oil, picking which of the 21 heating oil companies that serve Westmoreland plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who are 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 Westmoreland. Full service companies such as or offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The family 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 return for better prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. Some of the 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: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Westmoreland: 21 companies .
Average Number of Westmoreland Homes Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 7178
Westmoreland Heating Oil Delivery Overview
663,450 houses in Westmoreland heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Westmoreland temperatures drop as low as 29° F each winter. 12% of Westmoreland residences depend on heating 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 Fuel Oil Companies Go The Distance
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Westmoreland households the last heating season, the Westmoreland community relies on its 459 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery is a two step process: 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 oil to homes and businesses throughout Westmoreland and the surrounding region.
