Cheapest Washington County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 1, 2026 at 01:15 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/01/2026 | $3.340 |
| 01/31/2026 | $3.340 |
| 01/30/2026 | $3.340 |
| 01/29/2026 | $3.340 |
| 01/28/2026 | $3.250 |
| 01/27/2026 | $3.190 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.180 |
| 01/25/2026 | $3.090 |
| 01/24/2026 | $3.090 |
| 01/23/2026 | $3.090 |
| 01/22/2026 | $3.090 |
| 01/21/2026 | $2.940 |
| 01/20/2026 | $2.899 |
| 01/19/2026 | $2.769 |
| 01/18/2026 | $2.769 |
| 01/17/2026 | $2.769 |
| 01/16/2026 | $2.769 |
| 01/15/2026 | $2.769 |
| 01/14/2026 | $2.769 |
| 01/13/2026 | $2.769 |
| 01/12/2026 | $2.779 |
| 01/11/2026 | $2.799 |
| 01/10/2026 | $2.799 |
| 01/09/2026 | $2.799 |
| 01/08/2026 | $2.799 |
| 01/07/2026 | $2.830 |
| 01/06/2026 | $2.830 |
| 01/05/2026 | $2.830 |
| 01/04/2026 | $2.830 |
| 01/03/2026 | $2.830 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Washington Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a host of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Washington, used by 235,913 or 53% of residents. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Washington families is Heating Oil, used by 108,766 homes (24%). The rest of the homes are heated with Electricity (16%), Propane (6%), Other (1%), and Wood (1%).
Washington County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 235,913 | 24,676 | 70,606 | 108,766 | 3,474 | 1,046 | 3,562 |
| 2024 | 239,478 | 21,922 | 63,619 | 113,718 | 3,280 | 896 | 3,236 |
| 2023 | 225,315 | 26,362 | 64,872 | 117,298 | 4,970 | 781 | 2,523 |
| 2022 | 240,848 | 21,720 | 60,798 | 112,289 | 4,812 | 686 | 3,106 |
| 2021 | 232,445 | 20,854 | 50,898 | 127,202 | 4,581 | 482 | 1,870 |
| 2020 | 228,782 | 17,674 | 46,340 | 121,808 | 5,244 | 362 | 2,025 |
| 2019 | 225,120 | 14,493 | 41,783 | 116,413 | 5,906 | 243 | 2,180 |
| 2018 | 226,173 | 11,618 | 41,491 | 117,880 | 4,634 | 313 | 2,687 |
| 2017 | 216,466 | 12,165 | 43,380 | 126,191 | 5,952 | 47 | 2,845 |
| 2016 | 221,544 | 10,488 | 43,722 | 122,343 | 6,219 | 290 | 2,140 |
| 2015 | 216,129 | 11,955 | 43,085 | 124,029 | 7,228 | 0 | 3,101 |
| 2014 | 217,810 | 11,457 | 39,832 | 129,877 | 7,318 | 0 | 2,159 |
| 2013 | 212,545 | 10,035 | 39,215 | 132,486 | 8,547 | 185 | 1,769 |
| 2012 | 208,173 | 10,361 | 38,606 | 144,208 | 7,592 | 204 | 2,165 |
| 2011 | 209,106 | 7,816 | 34,511 | 151,784 | 5,860 | 75 | 1,590 |
| 2010 | 197,703 | 7,793 | 35,706 | 151,847 | 7,084 | 0 | 814 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Washington
Heating oil has become losing popularity in Washington. In the 8 years since 2017, the number of households using fuel oil decreased from 126,191 to 108,766, a 14% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Washington
Between 2017 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel ramped up from 12,165 to 24,676, a 103% change. Comparing 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel grew from 216,466 to 235,913, a 9% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Washington
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Washington. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity increased from 43,380 to 70,606, a 63% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Washington
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. Currently, 1,046 homes in Washington are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 2126% gain from 2017, when 47 homes used active solar heating.
Washington County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Washington County homeowners purchased a total of 17 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Washington’s overall oil use fluctuates annually primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more heating oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Washington was 32.1°F, which was 3.9°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Washington County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 32.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 36° F |
Washington County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Washington homes heating with heating oil, selecting which of the 29 heating oil companies that serve Washington can drastically impact the cost of home heating.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who value a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 37 “full-service” oil companies that serve Washington. Full service companies such as Energy One or Sunshine Fuels & Energy Service offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and heating system 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 family does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for households 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 the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Some of the 2 Washington cash heating oil companies serving Washington include JC Tefft Fuel & Propane Inc and Stop & Go Oil Inc.
Washington Oil Company Fast Facts: Fuel oil Companies Serving Washington: 29 companies .
