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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 4 Princeton Junction Suppliers

Oil Prices in Princeton Junction, NJ

Updated on January 14, 2025 at 06:04 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
PFO Heating & Air Conditioning $3.70 Yes Yes
Delaware Petroleum Co Call for price No No
K W Rastall Inc Call for price No No
Jacquar Fuel Oil Call for price No No

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Princeton Junction, NJ Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100-$3.70 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
150$3.50 $3.40 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
200$3.50 $3.38 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
250$3.50 $3.38 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM

Princeton Junction Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/14/2025$3.699
01/13/2025$3.599
01/12/2025$3.319
01/11/2025$3.319
01/10/2025$3.319
01/09/2025$3.499
01/08/2025$3.230
01/07/2025$3.230
01/06/2025$3.230
01/05/2025$2.960
01/04/2025$2.960
01/03/2025$2.960
01/02/2025$3.180
01/01/2025$3.129
12/31/2024$3.129
12/30/2024$2.930
12/29/2024$3.079
12/28/2024$3.079
12/27/2024$3.079
12/26/2024$3.079
12/25/2024$3.079
12/24/2024$3.079
12/23/2024$3.299
12/22/2024$3.305
12/21/2024$3.305
12/20/2024$3.305
12/19/2024$3.079
12/18/2024$3.079
12/17/2024$3.079
12/16/2024$3.079

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Princeton Junction Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Princeton Junction, used by 6,508 or 80.63% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Princeton Junction homeowners is electricity, used by 1,288 homes (15.96%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (282), propane (14).

Princeton Junction Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelPrinceton Junction Households % of Households
Natural Gas6,50880.6%
Electricity1,28816.0%
Heating Oil2823.5%
Propane140.2%

Natural gas (80.6%)

Electricity (16.0%)

Heating oil (3.5%)

Propane (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Princeton Junction

Heating oil has become less popular in Princeton Junction. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 328 to 282, a 14.02% drop.

Princeton Junction Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011482
2012449
2013368
2014328
2015336
2016261
2017219
2018228
2019313
2020331
2021306
2022282

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Princeton Junction

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 106 to 14.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 5,495 to 6,508.

Electricity use for home heating in Princeton Junction

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Princeton Junction. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 761 to 1,288, a 69.25% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Princeton Junction

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.

Homeowners in Princeton Junction have not yet adopted solar heating.

Princeton Junction, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Princeton Junction homeowners purchased a total of 185,319 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Princeton Junction ranks 246th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Princeton Junction ranks 2916th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Princeton Junction’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 Princeton Junction, the average outside temperature was 0.2° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Princeton Junction Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202539.1° F
2023 - 202439.3° F

Princeton Junction Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Princeton Junction homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Princeton Junction 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 Princeton Junction. 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 Princeton Junction 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 Princeton Junction include Jacquar Fuel Oil and K W Rastall Inc.

Princeton Junction Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Princeton Junction: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Princeton Junction: 18 miles

Average Number Of Princeton Junction Homes Served Per Company: 70 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Princeton Junction Oil Company: 46,329 gallons per year

Princeton Junction, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 282 households in Princeton Junction, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Princeton Junction, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

3% of Princeton Junction, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Princeton Junction, NJ HouseholdsPrinceton Junction, NJ Heating Oil Households
8,071282

4 Princeton Junction, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 185,319 gallons of heating oil delivered to Princeton Junction, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Princeton Junction, 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 Princeton Junction, NJ, 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 Princeton Junction, NJ.

Princeton Junction Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The price of heating oil in Princeton Junction, NJ has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.61 per gallon.

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

Today in Princeton Junction, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $3.70 per gallon, which amounts to $369.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Princeton Junction, NJ?

Heating oil prices in Princeton Junction, NJ have not changed in the last 24 hours.

Is heating oil going up or down in Princeton Junction, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Princeton Junction, NJ by $0.61 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $61.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Princeton Junction, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Princeton Junction, NJ. Over the past year, Princeton Junction, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.87 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.17 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.70, and $2.17 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.70. 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.

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