Cheapest Westmoreland County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 01:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | $3.530 |
| 02/17/2026 | $3.530 |
| 02/16/2026 | $3.530 |
| 02/15/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/14/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/13/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/12/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/11/2026 | $3.390 |
| 02/10/2026 | $3.390 |
| 02/09/2026 | $3.390 |
| 02/08/2026 | $3.390 |
| 02/07/2026 | $3.390 |
| 02/06/2026 | $3.390 |
| 02/05/2026 | $3.390 |
| 02/04/2026 | $3.390 |
| 02/03/2026 | $3.390 |
| 02/02/2026 | $3.199 |
| 02/01/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/31/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/30/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/29/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/28/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/27/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/25/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/24/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/23/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/22/2026 | $3.199 |
| 01/21/2026 | $3.160 |
| 01/20/2026 | $3.160 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Westmoreland Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Residences have a variety 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 families. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Westmoreland homeowners is Electricity, used by 1,447,260 homes (27%). The other 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 | 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 Westmoreland
Fuel oil has become decreasing in demand in Westmoreland. In the 13 years since 2012, the number of families using number two heating oil dipped from 936,674 to 663,450, a 29% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Westmoreland
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 188,880 to 282,182, a 49% change. Comparing 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 2,530,063 to 2,796,352, a 11% 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 increased from 1,046,982 to 1,447,260, a 38% 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. Now, 7,204 homes in Westmoreland are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 385% gain from 2012, when 1,484 homes used 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 number two heating oil usage changes annually based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ furnaces need to burn additional number two heating oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Westmoreland was 29.3°F, which was 5.5°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Westmoreland County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.8° F |
Westmoreland County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Westmoreland families heating with fuel oil, choosing which of the 21 heating oil companies that serve Westmoreland is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who value a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select 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 HVAC repair. With an automatic number two heating 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: Often called “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 oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. 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 Fuel Oil company : 31593
Westmoreland Heating Oil Delivery Overview
663,450 families in Westmoreland heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Westmoreland temperatures drop as low as 23.2° F each winter. 12% of Westmoreland families are reliant on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
6.15% of Westmoreland County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Westmoreland County Households | Westmoreland County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 10.7M | 663,450 |
459 Westmoreland Fuel Oil Companies Go The Distance
With 507,486,888.761 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Westmoreland homeowners during this past winter, the Westmoreland community depends 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 #2 heating oil to residences and companies throughout Westmoreland and the surrounding area.
