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Oil Prices in Columbus, NJ

Updated on May 8, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Delaware Petroleum Co	$3.55	Yes	Yes
MHO Express	$3.50	Yes	Yes
PFO Heating & Air Conditioning	$3.20	Yes	Yes
7 Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Lineman Management Inc	Call for price	No	No
Four Winds Fuel Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Columbus, NJ

Quantity	Price	Updated At
100 gallonsgals	$3.20 per gallon/gal	May 8, 2025, 5:00 PM
150 gallonsgals	$2.90 per gallon/gal	May 8, 2025, 5:00 PM
200 gallonsgals	$2.88 per gallon/gal	May 8, 2025, 5:00 PM
250 gallonsgals	$2.88 per gallon/gal	May 8, 2025, 5:00 PM

Columbus Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on May 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	-$0.033
1 Month Trend	+$0.017
1 Year Trend	-$0.183

Columbus Heating Oil Price History

Updated on May 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
05/08/2025	$3.416
05/07/2025	$3.416
05/06/2025	$3.449
05/05/2025	$3.449
05/04/2025	$3.449
05/03/2025	$3.449
05/02/2025	$3.449
05/01/2025	$3.449
04/30/2025	$3.449
04/29/2025	$3.449
04/28/2025	$3.449
04/27/2025	$3.449
04/26/2025	$3.449
04/25/2025	$3.449
04/24/2025	$3.449
04/23/2025	$3.054
04/22/2025	$3.449
04/21/2025	$3.449
04/20/2025	$3.449
04/19/2025	$3.449
04/18/2025	$3.449
04/17/2025	$3.399
04/16/2025	$3.399
04/15/2025	$3.399
04/14/2025	$3.399
04/13/2025	$3.399
04/12/2025	$3.399
04/11/2025	$3.399
04/10/2025	$3.399
04/09/2025	$3.399

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Columbus Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Columbus, used by 3,016 or 77.29% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Columbus homeowners is electricity, used by 328 homes (8.41%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (311), propane (228), solar (29), and other fuels (16).

Columbus Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Columbus Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	3,016	77.3%
Electricity	328	8.4%
Heating Oil	311	8.0%
Propane	228	5.8%
Solar	29	0.7%
Other Fuels	16	0.4%
Wood	10	0.3%

Natural gas (77.3%)

Electricity (8.4%)

Heating oil (8.0%)

Propane (5.8%)

Solar (0.7%)

Other fuels (0.4%)

Wood (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Columbus

Heating oil has become less popular in Columbus. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 330 to 311, a 5.76% drop.

Columbus Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	453
2012	335
2013	330
2014	377
2015	392
2016	394
2017	411
2018	385
2019	393
2020	414
2021	359
2022	311

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Columbus

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 156 to 228.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,477 to 3,016.

Electricity use for home heating in Columbus

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Columbus. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 288 to 328, a 13.89% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Columbus

Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space 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 in the basement.

Currently, 29 homes in Columbus are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2013, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Columbus, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Columbus homeowners purchased a total of 204,377 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Columbus ranks 236^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Columbus ranks 2763^rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Columbus’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Columbus, the average outside temperature was 1.9° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Columbus Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	38.4° F
2023 - 2024	40.3° F

Columbus Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Columbus homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Columbus is an important decision.

Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Columbus. Full service companies such as PFO Heating & Air Conditioning or undefined offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.

Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious Columbus homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve Columbus include Lineman Management Inc and MHO Express.

Columbus Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Columbus: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Columbus: 18 miles

Average Number Of Columbus Homes Served Per Company: 51 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Columbus Oil Company: 34,062 gallons per year

Columbus, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 311 households in Columbus, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Columbus, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

7% of Columbus, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Columbus, NJ Households	Columbus, NJ Heating Oil Households
3,902	311

6 Columbus, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 204,377 gallons of heating oil delivered to Columbus, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Columbus, NJ community relies on its 6 oil companies to keep warm.

Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Columbus, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Meenan in Tullytown, PA and Buckeye in Buckeye, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Columbus, NJ.

Columbus Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Columbus, NJ?

The best price of home heating oil in Columbus, NJ today is $3.20 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Columbus, NJ ranges from a low of $3.20 to a high of $3.55. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $3.42.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Columbus, NJ?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $342.00 in Columbus, NJ. Prices range from $319.90 to $355.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Columbus, NJ rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Columbus, NJ has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.25 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Columbus, NJ?

The average price of home heating oil in Columbus, NJ is $3.42 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Columbus, NJ?

Today in Columbus, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $3.20 per gallon, which amounts to $319.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Columbus, NJ?

The current price of heating oil in Columbus, NJ ranges from $3.20 to $3.55 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.42 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Columbus, NJ?

The current price of home heating oil in Columbus, NJ ranges from $3.20 to $3.55 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Columbus, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Columbus, NJ by $0.25 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $25.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Columbus, NJ?

As of today, May 9th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.42 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.20 to $3.55 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Columbus, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Columbus, NJ ranges from $3.20 to $3.55 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Columbus, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Columbus, NJ. Over the past year, Columbus, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.00 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.58 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.42, and $2.80 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.20. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.