Cheapest Westmoreland County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3.199 |
| 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: Westmoreland Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a variety of fuels to choose from 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 households 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
Heating oil has become less frequently used in Westmoreland. In the 7 years since 2018, the number of families using heating oil dropped from 806,761 to 663,450, a 18% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Westmoreland
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel grew from 225,476 to 282,182, a 25% change. Comparing 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 2,592,386 to 2,796,352, a 8% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Westmoreland
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Westmoreland. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity shot up from 1,198,450 to 1,447,260, a 21% 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. Now, 7,204 homes in Westmoreland are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 228% gain from 2018, when 2,197 homes had 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 heating oil consumption fluctuates annually based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ boilers need to burn more and more 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 residences heating with fuel oil, selecting which of the 21 heating oil companies that serve Westmoreland makes a big difference.
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 homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The household 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 customers 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 when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Some of the 2 Westmoreland cash heating oil companies serving Westmoreland include Courtesy Oil Inc and Latshaw & Son Home Heating Oil LLC.
Westmoreland Number Two Heating Oil Company Statistics: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Westmoreland: 21 companies .
