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Oil Prices in Hillsborough, NJ

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Patriot Discount Oil	Call for price	No	No
Skylands Energy Service	Call for price	No	No
K W Rastall Inc	Call for price	No	No
Stockton Fuel Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Skylands Online	Call for price	No	No

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Hillsborough, NJ Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	-	-	-
150	$2.74	$2.74	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.74	$2.74	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.74	$2.74	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Hillsborough Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 11, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/11/2024	$3.249
11/10/2024	$3.249
11/09/2024	$3.249
11/08/2024	$3.229
11/07/2024	$3.229
11/06/2024	$3.229
11/05/2024	$3.229
11/04/2024	$3.229
11/03/2024	$3.229
11/02/2024	$3.229
11/01/2024	$3.229
10/31/2024	$3.229
10/30/2024	$3.159
10/29/2024	$3.259
10/28/2024	$3.259
10/27/2024	$3.239
10/26/2024	$3.239
10/25/2024	$3.239
10/24/2024	$3.239
10/23/2024	$3.249
10/22/2024	$3.199
10/21/2024	$3.159
10/20/2024	$3.199
10/19/2024	$3.199
10/18/2024	$3.199
10/17/2024	$3.189
10/16/2024	$3.199
10/15/2024	$3.239
10/14/2024	$3.249
10/13/2024	$3.249

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Hillsborough, used by 13,092 or 78.59% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Hillsborough homeowners is electricity, used by 2,243 homes (13.46%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (928), no fuel (208), propane (150), and other fuels (96).

Hillsborough Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Hillsborough Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	13,092	78.6%
Electricity	2,243	13.5%
Heating Oil	928	5.6%
No Fuel	208	1.3%
Propane	150	0.9%
Other Fuels	63	0.4%
Wood	33	0.2%

Natural gas (78.6%)

Electricity (13.5%)

Heating oil (5.6%)

No fuel (1.3%)

Propane (0.9%)

Other fuels (0.4%)

Wood (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Hillsborough

Heating oil has become more popular in Hillsborough. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 921 to 928, a 0.76% lift.

Hillsborough Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	917
2012	1,017
2013	949
2014	910
2015	880
2016	921
2017	793
2018	844
2019	851
2020	1,037
2021	981
2022	928

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Hillsborough

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 98 to 150.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 10,422 to 13,092.

Electricity use for home heating in Hillsborough

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Hillsborough. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,001 to 2,243, a 12.09% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Hillsborough

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 Hillsborough have not yet adopted solar heating.

Hillsborough Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Hillsborough homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Hillsborough 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Hillsborough. 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 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough include K W Rastall Inc and Skylands Online.

Hillsborough Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Hillsborough: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Hillsborough: 18 miles

Average Number Of Hillsborough Homes Served Per Company: 185 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Hillsborough Oil Company: 121,969 gallons per year

Hillsborough, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 928 households in Hillsborough, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Hillsborough, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

5% of Hillsborough, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Hillsborough, NJ Households	Hillsborough, NJ Heating Oil Households
16,659	928

5 Hillsborough, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 609,845 gallons of heating oil delivered to Hillsborough, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Newark, NJ and Buckeye in Buckeye, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Hillsborough, NJ.

Hillsborough Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.