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Oil Prices in Hightstown, NJ

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 06:29 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Jacquar Fuel Oil	$2.86	Yes	Yes
Central New Jersey Heating Oil Inc	$2.88	Yes	Yes
PFO Heating & Air Conditioning	$3.75	Yes	Yes
K W Rastall Inc	Call for price	No	No
Delaware Petroleum Co	Call for price	No	No

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Hightstown, NJ Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Hightstown, NJ

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.86	$2.88	Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$2.86	$2.88	Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.86	$2.83	Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.86	$2.83	Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM

Hightstown Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	+$0.167
1 Month Trend	+$0.373
1 Year Trend	-$0.484

Hightstown Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$3.163
12/20/2024	$3.163
12/19/2024	$3.013
12/18/2024	$3.013
12/17/2024	$3.013
12/16/2024	$3.013
12/15/2024	$2.996
12/14/2024	$2.996
12/13/2024	$2.996
12/12/2024	$2.996
12/11/2024	$2.996
12/10/2024	$2.996
12/09/2024	$2.996
12/08/2024	$2.996
12/07/2024	$2.996
12/06/2024	$2.996
12/05/2024	$3.115
12/04/2024	$2.830
12/03/2024	$3.164
12/02/2024	$3.399
12/01/2024	$3.399
11/30/2024	$3.399
11/29/2024	$3.094
11/28/2024	$3.094
11/27/2024	$3.094
11/26/2024	$3.094
11/25/2024	$3.094
11/24/2024	$2.790
11/23/2024	$2.790
11/22/2024	$2.790

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Hightstown, used by 9,046 or 78.18% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Hightstown homeowners is electricity, used by 2,106 homes (18.20%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (330), propane (143), no fuel (20).

Hightstown Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Hightstown Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	9,046	78.2%
Electricity	2,106	18.2%
Heating Oil	330	2.9%
Propane	143	1.2%
No Fuel	20	0.2%

Natural gas (78.2%)

Electricity (18.2%)

Heating oil (2.9%)

Propane (1.2%)

No fuel (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Hightstown

Heating oil has become less popular in Hightstown. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 421 to 330, a 21.62% drop.

Hightstown Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	633
2012	688
2013	542
2014	574
2015	552
2016	451
2017	421
2018	425
2019	297
2020	293
2021	311
2022	330

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Hightstown

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 214 to 143.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 7,411 to 9,046.

Electricity use for home heating in Hightstown

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Hightstown. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,346 to 2,106, a 56.46% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Hightstown

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 Hightstown have not yet adopted solar heating.

Hightstown, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Hightstown homeowners purchased a total of 216,863 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Hightstown ranks 226^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Hightstown ranks 2661^st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Hightstown’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 Hightstown, the average outside temperature was 4.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Hightstown Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	43.8° F
2023 - 2024	39.8° F

Hightstown Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Hightstown homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Hightstown 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 Hightstown. 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 Hightstown 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 Hightstown include Jacquar Fuel Oil and K W Rastall Inc.

Hightstown Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Hightstown: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Hightstown: 18 miles

Average Number Of Hightstown Homes Served Per Company: 66 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Hightstown Oil Company: 43,372 gallons per year

Hightstown, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 330 households in Hightstown, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Hightstown, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

2% of Hightstown, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Hightstown, NJ Households	Hightstown, NJ Heating Oil Households
11,570	330

5 Hightstown, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 216,863 gallons of heating oil delivered to Hightstown, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Hightstown, NJ community relies on its 5 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 Hightstown, 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 Hightstown, NJ.

Hightstown Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Hightstown, NJ today is $2.86 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Hightstown, NJ ranges from a low of $2.86 to a high of $3.75. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $3.16.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $316.00 in Hightstown, NJ. Prices range from $286.00 to $375.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Hightstown, NJ has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.14 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Hightstown, NJ is $3.16 per gallon.

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

Today in Hightstown, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $2.86 per gallon, which amounts to $286.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Hightstown, NJ ranges from $2.86 to $3.75 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.16 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Hightstown, NJ ranges from $2.86 to $3.75 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 Hightstown, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Hightstown, NJ by $0.14 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $14.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Hightstown, NJ?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.16 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.86 to $3.75 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Hightstown, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Hightstown, NJ ranges from $2.86 to $3.75 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 Hightstown, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Hightstown, NJ. Over the past year, Hightstown, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.87 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.70 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.16, and $3.01 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.86. 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.