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Oil Prices in Chester, NJ
Updated on January 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Heating Oil | $3.29 | Yes | Yes |
| Harvest Green Energy | $3.49 | Yes | Yes |
| Skylands Online | $3.69 | Yes | Yes |
| Affordable Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Advantage Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Hackettstown Corporation | Call for price | No | No |
| Patriot Discount Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Skylands Energy Service | Call for price | No | No |
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Chester, NJ Best Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Order Size (gallons) | Credit (per gallon)(/gal) | Cash (per gallon)(/gal) | Updated At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $3.29 | $3.49 | Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 150 | $3.19 | $3.19 | Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 200 | $3.19 | $3.19 | Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 250 | $3.19 | $3.19 | Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM |
Chester Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on January 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | +$0.020 |
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.240 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.474 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.002 |
Chester Heating Oil Price History
Updated on January 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 01/14/2025 | $3.490 |
| 01/13/2025 | $3.470 |
| 01/12/2025 | $3.328 |
| 01/11/2025 | $3.328 |
| 01/10/2025 | $3.328 |
| 01/09/2025 | $3.356 |
| 01/08/2025 | $3.250 |
| 01/07/2025 | $3.250 |
| 01/06/2025 | $3.158 |
| 01/05/2025 | $3.092 |
| 01/04/2025 | $3.092 |
| 01/03/2025 | $3.162 |
| 01/02/2025 | $3.114 |
| 01/01/2025 | $3.168 |
| 12/31/2024 | $3.060 |
| 12/30/2024 | $3.105 |
| 12/29/2024 | $3.105 |
| 12/28/2024 | $3.105 |
| 12/27/2024 | $3.105 |
| 12/26/2024 | $3.081 |
| 12/25/2024 | $3.081 |
| 12/24/2024 | $3.081 |
| 12/23/2024 | $3.347 |
| 12/22/2024 | $3.078 |
| 12/21/2024 | $3.078 |
| 12/20/2024 | $3.078 |
| 12/19/2024 | $3.026 |
| 12/18/2024 | $2.935 |
| 12/17/2024 | $3.026 |
| 12/16/2024 | $3.029 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Chester Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Chester, used by 2,214 or 73.43% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Chester homeowners is heating oil, used by 620 homes (20.56%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (108), propane (53), wood (12), and other fuels (8).
Chester Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Chester Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 2,214 | 73.4% |
| Heating Oil | 620 | 20.6% |
| Electricity | 108 | 3.6% |
| Propane | 53 | 1.8% |
| Wood | 12 | 0.4% |
| Coal | 5 | 0.2% |
| No Fuel | 3 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (73.4%)
Heating oil (20.6%)
Electricity (3.6%)
Propane (1.8%)
Wood (0.4%)
Coal (0.2%)
No fuel (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Chester
Heating oil has become less popular in Chester. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 891 to 620, a 30.42% drop.
Chester Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 891 |
| 2012 | 831 |
| 2013 | 676 |
| 2014 | 643 |
| 2015 | 551 |
| 2016 | 536 |
| 2017 | 529 |
| 2018 | 588 |
| 2019 | 560 |
| 2020 | 588 |
| 2021 | 604 |
| 2022 | 620 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Chester
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 109 to 53.
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,551 to 2,214.
Electricity use for home heating in Chester
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Chester. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 95 to 108, a 13.68% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Chester
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 Chester have not yet adopted solar heating.
Chester, NJ Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Chester homeowners purchased a total of 407,440 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Chester ranks 140th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Chester ranks 1787th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Chester’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 Chester, the average outside temperature was 2.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Chester Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 34.6° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 37.2° F |
Chester Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Chester homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Chester 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 Chester. 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 Chester 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 Chester include Hackettstown Corporation and Affordable Oil.
Chester Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Chester: 8 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Chester: 18 miles
Average Number Of Chester Homes Served Per Company: 77 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Chester Oil Company: 50,929 gallons per year
Chester, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 620 households in Chester, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Chester, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
20% of Chester, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Chester, NJ Households | Chester, NJ Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 3,015 | 620 |
8 Chester, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 407,439 gallons of heating oil delivered to Chester, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Chester, NJ community relies on its 8 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 Chester, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Psx in Linden, NJ and Psx in Linden, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Chester, NJ.
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