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Oil Prices in Columbus, NJ
Updated Today at 11:01 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHO Express | $3.90 | Yes | Yes |
| PFO Heating & Air Conditioning | $3.80 | Yes | Yes |
| 7 Oil Company Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Delaware Petroleum Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Lineman Management Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Four Winds Fuel Inc | Call for price | No | No |
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Cheapest Columbus, NJ Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.80 per gallon/gal | Feb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.50 per gallon/gal | Feb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.48 per gallon/gal | Feb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.48 per gallon/gal | Feb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM |
Columbus Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/22/2025 | $3.849 |
| 02/21/2025 | $3.849 |
| 02/20/2025 | $3.849 |
| 02/19/2025 | $3.883 |
| 02/18/2025 | $3.883 |
| 02/17/2025 | $3.883 |
| 02/16/2025 | $3.883 |
| 02/15/2025 | $3.883 |
| 02/14/2025 | $3.883 |
| 02/13/2025 | $3.883 |
| 02/12/2025 | $3.849 |
| 02/11/2025 | $3.849 |
| 02/10/2025 | $3.950 |
| 02/09/2025 | $3.883 |
| 02/08/2025 | $3.883 |
| 02/07/2025 | $3.883 |
| 02/06/2025 | $3.683 |
| 02/05/2025 | $3.883 |
| 02/04/2025 | $3.883 |
| 02/03/2025 | $3.883 |
| 02/02/2025 | $3.883 |
| 02/01/2025 | $3.883 |
| 01/31/2025 | $3.883 |
| 01/30/2025 | $3.883 |
| 01/29/2025 | $3.796 |
| 01/28/2025 | $3.883 |
| 01/27/2025 | $3.916 |
| 01/26/2025 | $3.899 |
| 01/25/2025 | $3.899 |
| 01/24/2025 | $3.899 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Columbus Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Columbus, used by 3,016 or 77.29% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Columbus homeowners is electricity, used by 328 homes (8.41%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (311), propane (228), solar (29), and other fuels (16).
Columbus Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Columbus Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 3,016 | 77.3% |
| Electricity | 328 | 8.4% |
| Heating Oil | 311 | 8.0% |
| Propane | 228 | 5.8% |
| Solar | 29 | 0.7% |
| Other Fuels | 16 | 0.4% |
| Wood | 10 | 0.3% |
Natural gas (77.3%)
Electricity (8.4%)
Heating oil (8.0%)
Propane (5.8%)
Solar (0.7%)
Other fuels (0.4%)
Wood (0.3%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Columbus
Heating oil has become less popular in Columbus. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 453 to 311, a 31.35% drop.
Columbus Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 453 |
| 2012 | 335 |
| 2013 | 330 |
| 2014 | 377 |
| 2015 | 392 |
| 2016 | 394 |
| 2017 | 411 |
| 2018 | 385 |
| 2019 | 393 |
| 2020 | 414 |
| 2021 | 359 |
| 2022 | 311 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Columbus
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 94 to 228.
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,245 to 3,016.
Electricity use for home heating in Columbus
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Columbus. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 368 to 328, a 10.87% decrease.
Solar use for home heating in Columbus
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, 29 homes in Columbus are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2011, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.
Columbus, NJ Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Columbus homeowners purchased a total of 204,377 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Columbus ranks 236th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Columbus ranks 2763rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Columbus’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 Columbus, the average outside temperature was 1.9° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Columbus Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38.4° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 40.3° F |
Columbus Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Columbus homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Columbus 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 Columbus. 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 Columbus 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 Columbus include Lineman Management Inc and MHO Express.
Columbus Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Columbus: 6 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Columbus: 18 miles
Average Number Of Columbus Homes Served Per Company: 51 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Columbus Oil Company: 34,062 gallons per year
Columbus, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 311 households in Columbus, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Columbus, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
7% of Columbus, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Columbus, NJ Households | Columbus, NJ Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 3,902 | 311 |
6 Columbus, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 204,377 gallons of heating oil delivered to Columbus, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Columbus, NJ community relies on its 6 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 Columbus, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Meenan in Tullytown, PA and Buckeye in Buckeye, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Columbus, NJ.
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