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Oil Prices in Skillman, NJ

Updated Today at 12:15 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
PFO Heating & Air Conditioning $3.90 Yes Yes
Skylands Online $3.82 Yes Yes
K W Rastall Inc Call for price No No
Patriot Discount Oil Call for price No No
Delaware Petroleum Co Call for price No No
Stockton Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No
Skylands Energy Service Call for price No No

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Skillman, NJ Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.82 $3.82 Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM
150$3.44 $3.44 Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM
200$3.44 $3.44 Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM
250$3.44 $3.44 Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM

Skillman Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/21/2025$3.859
01/20/2025$3.859
01/19/2025$3.804
01/18/2025$3.804
01/17/2025$3.804
01/16/2025$3.799
01/15/2025$3.694
01/14/2025$3.694
01/13/2025$3.629
01/12/2025$3.574
01/11/2025$3.574
01/10/2025$3.574
01/09/2025$3.509
01/08/2025$3.509
01/07/2025$3.509
01/06/2025$3.389
01/05/2025$3.299
01/04/2025$3.299
01/03/2025$3.299
01/02/2025$3.280
01/01/2025$3.424
12/31/2024$3.399
12/30/2024$3.179
12/29/2024$3.309
12/28/2024$3.309
12/27/2024$3.309
12/26/2024$3.289
12/25/2024$3.289
12/24/2024$3.289
12/23/2024$3.544

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Skillman, used by 2,177 or 81.47% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Skillman homeowners is heating oil, used by 225 homes (8.42%). The remaining homes are heated with solar (129), electricity (118), propane (93).

Skillman Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelSkillman Households % of Households
Natural Gas2,17781.5%
Heating Oil2258.4%
Solar1294.8%
Electricity1184.4%
Propane933.5%

Natural gas (81.5%)

Heating oil (8.4%)

Solar (4.8%)

Electricity (4.4%)

Propane (3.5%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Skillman

Heating oil has become less popular in Skillman. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 263 to 225, a 14.45% drop.

Skillman Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011341
2012293
2013288
2014263
2015275
2016302
2017267
2018265
2019331
2020314
2021266
2022225

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Skillman

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 7 to 93.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,701 to 2,177.

Electricity use for home heating in Skillman

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Skillman. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 168 to 118, a 29.76% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Skillman

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, 129 homes in Skillman are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2014, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Skillman, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Skillman homeowners purchased a total of 147,861 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Skillman ranks 276th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Skillman ranks 3308th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Skillman’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 Skillman, the average outside temperature was 0.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Skillman Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202538.3° F
2023 - 202438.9° F

Skillman Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Skillman homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Skillman 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 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Skillman. Full service companies such as Patriot Discount Oil or Skylands Energy Service 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 Skillman 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 Skillman include K W Rastall Inc and Delaware Petroleum Co.

Skillman Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Skillman: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Skillman: 18 miles

Average Number Of Skillman Homes Served Per Company: 32 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Skillman Oil Company: 21,123 gallons per year

Skillman, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 225 households in U.S. heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when U.S. temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

8% of Skillman, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Skillman, NJ HouseholdsSkillman, NJ Heating Oil Households
2,672225

7 Skillman, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 147,861 gallons of heating oil delivered to U.S. homeowners during the winter of 2024, the U.S. community relies on its 7 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 U.S., two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Buckeye, NJ and Meenan in Tullytown, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in U.S..

Skillman 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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