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Oil Prices in Washington, NJ
Updated Today at 10:04 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stem Bros Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| FuelRite Petroleum Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Hackettstown Corporation | Call for price | No | No |
| Patriot Discount Oil | Call for price | No | No |
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Washington Heating Oil Price History
Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2025 | $3.224 |
| 01/11/2025 | $3.224 |
| 01/10/2025 | $3.224 |
| 01/08/2025 | $3.194 |
| 01/07/2025 | $3.194 |
| 01/06/2025 | $3.194 |
| 01/05/2025 | $3.169 |
| 01/04/2025 | $3.169 |
| 01/03/2025 | $3.169 |
| 01/02/2025 | $3.095 |
| 01/01/2025 | $3.095 |
| 12/31/2024 | $3.069 |
| 12/30/2024 | $2.999 |
| 12/29/2024 | $3.020 |
| 12/28/2024 | $3.020 |
| 12/27/2024 | $3.020 |
| 12/26/2024 | $3.020 |
| 12/25/2024 | $3.020 |
| 12/24/2024 | $3.020 |
| 12/23/2024 | $3.044 |
| 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: Washington Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Washington, used by 3,382 or 57.29% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Washington homeowners is heating oil, used by 1,291 homes (21.87%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (861), propane (149), wood (110), and other fuels (125).
Washington Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Washington Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 3,382 | 57.3% |
| Heating Oil | 1,291 | 21.9% |
| Electricity | 861 | 14.6% |
| Propane | 149 | 2.5% |
| Wood | 110 | 1.9% |
| Other Fuels | 110 | 1.9% |
| Coal | 10 | 0.2% |
| Solar | 5 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (57.3%)
Heating oil (21.9%)
Electricity (14.6%)
Propane (2.5%)
Wood (1.9%)
Other fuels (1.9%)
Coal (0.2%)
Solar (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Washington
Heating oil has become less popular in Washington. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,544 to 1,291, a 16.39% drop.
Washington Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,923 |
| 2012 | 1,727 |
| 2013 | 1,846 |
| 2014 | 1,772 |
| 2015 | 1,748 |
| 2016 | 1,732 |
| 2017 | 1,943 |
| 2018 | 1,580 |
| 2019 | 1,544 |
| 2020 | 1,426 |
| 2021 | 1,357 |
| 2022 | 1,291 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Washington
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 212 to 149.
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 2,806 to 3,382.
Electricity use for home heating in Washington
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Washington. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 841 to 861, a 2.38% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Washington
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, 5 homes in Washington are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 0.00% decrease from 2019, when only 5 homes had installed active solar heating.
Washington, NJ Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Washington homeowners purchased a total of 848,395 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Washington ranks 45th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Washington ranks 980th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Washington’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 Washington, the average outside temperature was 0.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Washington Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 36.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 36.2° F |
Washington Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Washington homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Washington 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 Washington. Full service companies such as Patriot Discount Oil 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 Washington 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 Washington include Hackettstown Corporation and Stem Bros Inc.
Washington Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Washington: 4 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Washington: 18 miles
Average Number Of Washington Homes Served Per Company: 322 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Washington Oil Company: 212,098 gallons per year
Washington, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 1,291 households in Washington, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Washington, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
21% of Washington, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Washington, NJ Households | Washington, NJ Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 5,903 | 1,291 |
4 Washington, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 848,394 gallons of heating oil delivered to Washington, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Washington, NJ community relies on its 4 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 Washington, 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 Washington, NJ.
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