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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 19 South Plainfield Suppliers

Oil Prices in South Plainfield, NJ

Updated on January 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Bacardi Oil Service $3.26 Yes Yes
Skylands Online $3.69 Yes Yes
K W Rastall Inc Call for price No No
Pedersen Oil Company Call for price No No
Jacquar Fuel Oil Call for price No No
Longhorn Oil Company Call for price No No
Central New Jersey Heating Oil Inc Call for price No No
Skylands Energy Service Call for price No No
Atlantic Fuel Co Call for price No No
John Duffy Energy Call for price No No
Ariba Oil Call for price No No
Fleet Fuel Call for price No No
G and R Fuel Inc Call for price No No
B&M Oil and Gas Call for price No No
Hutch Fuel Oil Call for price No No
Deinrich Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No
Woolley Home Solutions Call for price No No
Majora Fuel Call for price No No
Tomasso Bros Energy Call for price No No

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South Plainfield, NJ Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.26 $3.69 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
150$3.26 $3.39 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
200$3.26 $3.37 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
250$3.26 $3.37 Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM

South Plainfield Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/14/2025$3.474
01/13/2025$3.659
01/12/2025$3.236
01/11/2025$3.236
01/10/2025$3.236
01/09/2025$3.519
01/08/2025$3.128
01/07/2025$3.118
01/06/2025$3.060
01/05/2025$3.055
01/04/2025$3.055
01/03/2025$3.055
01/02/2025$3.060
01/01/2025$3.092
12/31/2024$2.930
12/30/2024$2.996
12/29/2024$2.988
12/28/2024$2.988
12/27/2024$2.988
12/26/2024$2.980
12/25/2024$3.005
12/24/2024$2.980
12/23/2024$3.138
12/22/2024$2.975
12/21/2024$2.975
12/20/2024$2.975
12/19/2024$2.980
12/18/2024$2.873
12/17/2024$2.980
12/16/2024$2.966

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: South Plainfield Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in South Plainfield, used by 6,895 or 85.23% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for South Plainfield homeowners is electricity, used by 595 homes (7.35%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (378), no fuel (110), propane (80), and other fuels (12).

South Plainfield Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelSouth Plainfield Households % of Households
Natural Gas6,89585.2%
Electricity5957.4%
Heating Oil3784.7%
No Fuel1101.4%
Propane801.0%
Other Fuels80.1%
Wood40.1%

Natural gas (85.2%)

Electricity (7.4%)

Heating oil (4.7%)

No fuel (1.4%)

Propane (1.0%)

Other fuels (0.1%)

Wood (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in South Plainfield

Heating oil has become less popular in South Plainfield. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 550 to 378, a 31.27% drop.

South Plainfield Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011570
2012588
2013550
2014566
2015465
2016431
2017389
2018430
2019383
2020408
2021393
2022378

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in South Plainfield

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 25 to 80.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 7,139 to 6,895.

Electricity use for home heating in South Plainfield

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in South Plainfield. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 294 to 595, a 102.38% increase.

Solar use for home heating in South Plainfield

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 South Plainfield have not yet adopted solar heating.

South Plainfield, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, South Plainfield homeowners purchased a total of 248,407 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, South Plainfield ranks 211st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, South Plainfield ranks 2475th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

South Plainfield’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 South Plainfield, the average outside temperature was 0.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

South Plainfield Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202539.3° F
2023 - 202439.4° F

South Plainfield Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For South Plainfield homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 19 heating oil companies that serve South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield. Full service companies such as Skylands Energy Service 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 South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield include Jacquar Fuel Oil and K W Rastall Inc.

South Plainfield Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving South Plainfield: 19 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to South Plainfield: 18 miles

Average Number Of South Plainfield Homes Served Per Company: 19 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per South Plainfield Oil Company: 13,074 gallons per year

South Plainfield, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 378 households in South Plainfield, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when South Plainfield, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

4% of South Plainfield, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

South Plainfield, NJ HouseholdsSouth Plainfield, NJ Heating Oil Households
8,090378

19 South Plainfield, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 248,406 gallons of heating oil delivered to South Plainfield, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, the South Plainfield, NJ community relies on its 19 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 South Plainfield, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Newark, NJ and Sunoco in Linden, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in South Plainfield, NJ.

South Plainfield Heating Oil Prices FAQs

Is the price of heating oil in South Plainfield, NJ rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in South Plainfield, NJ has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.19 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in South Plainfield, NJ?

Today in South Plainfield, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $3.26 per gallon, which amounts to $326.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in South Plainfield, NJ?

Heating oil prices in South Plainfield, NJ have fallen in the last day by -$0.21.

Is heating oil going up or down in South Plainfield, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone up in South Plainfield, NJ by $0.19 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $19.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in South Plainfield, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in South Plainfield, NJ. Over the past year, South Plainfield, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.31 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.84 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.47, and $3.05 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.26. 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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