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Oil Prices in Milford, NJ

Updated Today at 08:04 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Stem Bros Inc Call for price No No
Stockton Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No

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Milford Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$3.199
01/11/2025$3.199
01/10/2025$3.199
01/08/2025$3.199
01/07/2025$3.199
01/06/2025$3.199
01/05/2025$3.149
01/04/2025$3.149
01/03/2025$3.149
01/02/2025$3.049
01/01/2025$3.049
12/31/2024$3.049
12/30/2024$2.999
12/29/2024$2.949
12/28/2024$2.949
12/27/2024$2.949
12/26/2024$2.949
12/25/2024$2.949
12/24/2024$2.949
12/23/2024$2.999
12/22/2024$2.949
12/21/2024$2.949
12/20/2024$2.949
12/19/2024$2.949
12/18/2024$2.949
12/17/2024$2.899
12/16/2024$2.899
12/15/2024$2.899
12/14/2024$2.899
12/13/2024$2.899

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Milford, used by 1,357 or 48.71% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Milford homeowners is propane, used by 684 homes (24.55%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (360), natural gas (230), wood (168), and other fuels (28).

Milford Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelMilford Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,35748.7%
Propane68424.6%
Electricity36012.9%
Natural Gas2308.3%
Wood1686.0%
Coal190.7%
Other Fuels70.3%
Solar20.1%

Heating oil (48.7%)

Propane (24.6%)

Electricity (12.9%)

Natural gas (8.3%)

Wood (6.0%)

Coal (0.7%)

Other fuels (0.3%)

Solar (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Milford

Heating oil has become less popular in Milford. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,652 to 1,357, a 17.86% drop.

Milford Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,929
20121,952
20131,780
20141,819
20151,652
20161,697
20171,722
20181,739
20191,715
20201,720
20211,528
20221,357

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Milford

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 539 to 684.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 279 to 230.

Electricity use for home heating in Milford

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Milford. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 343 to 360, a 4.96% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Milford

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, 2 homes in Milford are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2015, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Milford, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Milford homeowners purchased a total of 891,767 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Milford ranks 40th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Milford ranks 934th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Milford’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 Milford, the average outside temperature was 0.0° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Milford Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202536.9° F
2023 - 202436.9° F

Milford Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Milford homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 2 heating oil companies that serve Milford 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Milford. Full service companies such as undefined 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 Milford 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 Milford include Stem Bros Inc and Stockton Fuel Oil Inc.

Milford Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Milford: 2 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Milford: 18 miles

Average Number Of Milford Homes Served Per Company: 678 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Milford Oil Company: 445,883 gallons per year

Milford, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,357 households in Milford, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Milford, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

48% of Milford, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Milford, NJ HouseholdsMilford, NJ Heating Oil Households
2,7861,357

2 Milford, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 891,767 gallons of heating oil delivered to Milford, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Milford, NJ community relies on its 2 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 Milford, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Spmt in Fullerton, PA and Lucknow in Fullerton, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Milford, NJ.

Milford Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.

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