Cheapest Kent County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on January 8, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | $2.799 |
| 01/06/2026 | $2.830 |
| 01/05/2026 | $2.830 |
| 01/04/2026 | $2.830 |
| 01/03/2026 | $2.830 |
| 01/02/2026 | $2.830 |
| 01/01/2026 | $2.830 |
| 12/31/2025 | $2.830 |
| 12/30/2025 | $2.830 |
| 12/29/2025 | $2.830 |
| 12/28/2025 | $2.830 |
| 12/27/2025 | $2.830 |
| 12/26/2025 | $2.830 |
| 12/25/2025 | $2.830 |
| 12/24/2025 | $2.830 |
| 12/23/2025 | $2.830 |
| 12/22/2025 | $2.830 |
| 12/21/2025 | $2.830 |
| 12/20/2025 | $2.830 |
| 12/19/2025 | $2.830 |
| 12/18/2025 | $2.830 |
| 12/17/2025 | $2.850 |
| 12/16/2025 | $2.850 |
| 12/15/2025 | $2.890 |
| 12/14/2025 | $2.890 |
| 12/13/2025 | $2.920 |
| 12/12/2025 | $2.920 |
| 12/11/2025 | $2.920 |
| 12/10/2025 | $2.950 |
| 12/09/2025 | $2.950 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Kent Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Kent, used by 235,913 or 53% of homeowners. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Kent families is Heating Oil, used by 108,766 homes (24%). The remaining homes are heated with Electricity (16%), Propane (6%), Other (1%), and Wood (1%).
Kent County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,161,060 | 194,828 | 772,206 | 1,167,772 | 64,092 | 2,467 | 32,973 |
| 2024 | 3,000,584 | 222,867 | 709,978 | 1,280,839 | 63,883 | 4,125 | 32,086 |
| 2023 | 2,843,627 | 248,749 | 652,204 | 1,396,354 | 63,535 | 5,669 | 31,186 |
| 2022 | 2,810,137 | 238,473 | 607,372 | 1,431,402 | 63,004 | 5,431 | 31,382 |
| 2021 | 2,794,215 | 212,403 | 566,328 | 1,452,328 | 65,228 | 4,028 | 31,186 |
| 2020 | 2,722,881 | 191,868 | 538,313 | 1,459,764 | 68,121 | 3,075 | 31,067 |
| 2019 | 2,672,316 | 162,092 | 520,692 | 1,461,651 | 70,653 | 2,277 | 32,098 |
| 2018 | 2,655,527 | 145,401 | 510,144 | 1,489,027 | 74,001 | 1,406 | 32,619 |
| 2017 | 2,635,780 | 140,455 | 503,142 | 1,527,104 | 81,092 | 1,168 | 30,970 |
| 2016 | 2,600,100 | 134,394 | 495,527 | 1,566,081 | 87,588 | 1,395 | 28,523 |
| 2015 | 2,566,417 | 127,752 | 476,874 | 1,619,016 | 88,365 | 1,335 | 27,211 |
| 2014 | 2,531,389 | 119,600 | 457,222 | 1,683,283 | 87,139 | 1,157 | 23,425 |
| 2013 | 2,502,668 | 108,428 | 439,415 | 1,744,265 | 83,955 | 1,206 | 18,704 |
| 2012 | 2,474,319 | 100,310 | 427,293 | 1,811,204 | 77,217 | 1,047 | 15,848 |
| 2011 | 2,443,788 | 98,106 | 416,271 | 1,866,659 | 70,589 | 803 | 13,857 |
| 2010 | 2,418,351 | 98,832 | 401,344 | 1,914,773 | 65,806 | 887 | 13,022 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Kent
Number two heating oil has become less frequently used in Kent. In the 13 years since 2012, the number of homeowners using heating oil dropped from 144,208 to 108,766, a 25% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Kent
Between 2012 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 10,361 to 24,676, a 138% change. Comparing 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 208,173 to 235,913, a 13% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Kent
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Kent. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 38,606 to 70,606, a 83% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Kent
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, 1,046 homes in Kent are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 413% gain from 2012, when 204 homes used active solar heating.
Kent County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Kent County homeowners purchased a total of 17 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Kent’s overall heating oil usage changes yearly depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn more and more fuel oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Kent was 32.1°F, which was 3.9°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Kent County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 32.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 36° F |
Kent County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Kent residences heating with fuel oil, selecting which of the 47 heating oil companies that serve Kent makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who are willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 45 “full-service” oil companies that serve Kent. Full service companies such as Micheletti Oil Services or Reichert & Sons Fuel Oil offer households annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The homeowner 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 households who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the number two heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Examples of 2 Kent cash heating oil companies serving Kent include Anthony's Oil LLC and MATHEWS OIL CO.
Kent Number Two Heating Oil Company Statistics: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Kent: 47 companies .
Average Number of Kent Houses Served per Heating Oil company : 0
