Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Wyoming Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a host of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Wyoming, used by 2,796,352 or 52% of households. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Wyoming families 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%).
Wyoming County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (No. of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,805,138 | 291,502 | 1,481,338 | 646,118 | 111,006 | 7,892 | 31,343 |
| 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 Wyoming
Fuel oil has become decreasing in demand in Wyoming. In the 8 years since 2017, the number of families using heating oil decreased from 790,353 to 663,450, a 16% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Wyoming
Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel increased from 222,650 to 282,182, a 27% change. Comparing 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 2,598,275 to 2,796,352, a 8% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Wyoming
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Wyoming. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 1,158,937 to 1,447,260, a 25% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Wyoming
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows 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 Wyoming are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 224% gain from 2017, when 2,225 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Wyoming County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Wyoming County homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Wyoming’s overall number two heating oil usage varies each year depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ furnaces need to burn more and more heating oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Wyoming was 29.3°F, which was 5.5°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Wyoming County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.8° F |
Wyoming County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Wyoming homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Wyoming 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 choose one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Wyoming. 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 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: Also known by the names “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 oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Examples of 2 Wyoming cash heating oil companies serving Wyoming include Buy the Gallon LLC Inc and Santarelli Sons Oil Co Inc.
Wyoming Fuel Oil Company Fast Facts: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Wyoming: 8 companies .
Average Number of Wyoming Houses Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 82931
Wyoming Heating Oil Delivery Overview
663,450 households in Wyoming heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Wyoming temperatures drop as low as 23.2° F each winter. 12.3% of Wyoming residences are reliant on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
6.1% of Wyoming County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Wyoming County Households | Wyoming County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 10.7M | 663,450 |
26 Wyoming Heating Oil Companies You Can Bank On
With 507,486,889 gallons of oil delivered to Wyoming households during this past winter, the Wyoming community depends on its 26 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery has two parts to it: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Wyoming, 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 Wyoming and the surrounding area.
