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Oil Prices in Oakland, NJ

Updated Today at 06:27 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Apple Heating Oil $3.25 Yes Yes
Bonded Oil $3.76 Yes Yes
Affordable Oil Call for price No No
Advantage Oil Call for price No No

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Oakland, NJ Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.25 $3.76 Jan 13, 2025, 3:00 PM
150$3.15 $3.26 Jan 13, 2025, 3:00 PM
200$3.15 $3.24 Jan 13, 2025, 3:00 PM
250$3.15 $3.24 Jan 13, 2025, 3:00 PM

Oakland Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/14/2025$3.504
01/13/2025$3.504
01/12/2025$3.380
01/11/2025$3.380
01/10/2025$3.380
01/09/2025$3.449
01/08/2025$3.296
01/07/2025$3.296
01/06/2025$3.226
01/05/2025$3.110
01/04/2025$3.110
01/03/2025$3.226
01/02/2025$3.160
01/01/2025$3.200
12/31/2024$2.980
12/30/2024$3.230
12/29/2024$2.949
12/28/2024$2.949
12/27/2024$2.949
12/26/2024$3.197
12/25/2024$3.197
12/24/2024$3.197
12/23/2024$3.499
12/22/2024$3.147
12/21/2024$3.147
12/20/2024$3.147
12/19/2024$3.048
12/18/2024$3.048
12/17/2024$3.048
12/16/2024$3.015

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Oakland, used by 3,784 or 90.14% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Oakland homeowners is heating oil, used by 179 homes (4.26%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (176), propane (63), wood (7).

Oakland Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelOakland Households % of Households
Natural Gas3,78490.1%
Heating Oil1794.3%
Electricity1764.2%
Propane631.5%
Wood70.2%

Natural gas (90.1%)

Heating oil (4.3%)

Electricity (4.2%)

Propane (1.5%)

Wood (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Oakland

Heating oil has become less popular in Oakland. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 231 to 179, a 22.51% drop.

Oakland Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011367
2012413
2013402
2014436
2015389
2016326
2017276
2018231
2019190
2020201
2021190
2022179

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Oakland

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 50 to 63.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,906 to 3,784.

Electricity use for home heating in Oakland

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Oakland. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 98 to 176, a 79.59% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Oakland

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 Oakland have not yet adopted solar heating.

Oakland, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Oakland homeowners purchased a total of 117,632 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Oakland ranks 299th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Oakland ranks 3650th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Oakland Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202536.9° F
2023 - 202437° F

Oakland Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Oakland homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Oakland 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 Oakland. Full service companies such as Advantage 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 Oakland 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 Oakland include Affordable Oil and Apple Heating Oil.

Oakland Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Oakland: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Oakland: 18 miles

Average Number Of Oakland Homes Served Per Company: 44 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Oakland Oil Company: 29,407 gallons per year

Oakland, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 179 households in Oakland, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Oakland, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Oakland, NJ HouseholdsOakland, NJ Heating Oil Households
4,198179

4 Oakland, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 117,631 gallons of heating oil delivered to Oakland, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Oakland, 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 Oakland, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Etmt in Newark Proper, NJ and Etmt in Newark, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Oakland, NJ.

Oakland Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Oakland, NJ?

The best price of home heating oil in Oakland, NJ today is $3.25 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Oakland, NJ ranges from a low of $3.25 to a high of $3.76. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $3.50.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Oakland, NJ?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $350.00 in Oakland, NJ. Prices range from $325.00 to $376.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Oakland, NJ has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.06 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Oakland, NJ?

The average price of home heating oil in Oakland, NJ is $3.50 per gallon.

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

Today in Oakland, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $3.25 per gallon, which amounts to $325.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Oakland, NJ?

The current price of heating oil in Oakland, NJ ranges from $3.25 to $3.76 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.50 per gallon.

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Oakland, NJ?

Heating oil prices in Oakland, NJ have fallen in the last day by -$0.25.

How much is home heating oil right now in Oakland, NJ?

The current price of home heating oil in Oakland, NJ ranges from $3.25 to $3.76 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Oakland, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Oakland, NJ by $0.06 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $6.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Oakland, NJ?

As of today, January 14th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.50 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.25 to $3.76 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Oakland, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Oakland, NJ ranges from $3.25 to $3.76 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Oakland, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Oakland, NJ. Over the past year, Oakland, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.51 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.01 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.50, and $2.26 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.25. 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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