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Oil Prices in Hillsborough, NJ
Updated on May 30, 2025 at 05:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skylands Online | $3.06 | Yes | Yes |
| Patriot Discount Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| K W Rastall Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Stockton Fuel Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Skylands Energy Service | Call for price | No | No |
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Cheapest Hillsborough, NJ Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.06 per gallon/gal | May 30, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.68 per gallon/gal | May 30, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.68 per gallon/gal | May 30, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.68 per gallon/gal | May 30, 2025, 5:00 PM |
Hillsborough Heating Oil Price History
Updated on May 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 05/30/2025 | $3.059 |
| 05/29/2025 | $3.059 |
| 05/28/2025 | $3.059 |
| 05/27/2025 | $3.059 |
| 05/26/2025 | $3.059 |
| 05/25/2025 | $3.059 |
| 05/24/2025 | $3.059 |
| 05/23/2025 | $3.059 |
| 05/22/2025 | $3.059 |
| 05/21/2025 | $3.059 |
| 05/20/2025 | $3.059 |
| 05/19/2025 | $2.980 |
| 05/18/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/17/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/16/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/15/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/14/2025 | $3.139 |
| 05/13/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/12/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/11/2025 | $3.059 |
| 05/10/2025 | $3.059 |
| 05/09/2025 | $3.059 |
| 05/08/2025 | $3.079 |
| 05/07/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/06/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/05/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/04/2025 | $2.979 |
| 05/03/2025 | $2.979 |
| 05/02/2025 | $2.979 |
| 05/01/2025 | $3.159 |
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 (63).
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 less popular in Hillsborough. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 949 to 928, a 2.21% drop.
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 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 107 to 150.
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 10,026 to 13,092.
Electricity use for home heating in Hillsborough
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Hillsborough. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,104 to 2,243, a 6.61% 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, NJ Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Hillsborough homeowners purchased a total of 609,845 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Hillsborough ranks 76th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Hillsborough ranks 1292nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Hillsborough’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 Hillsborough, the average outside temperature was 1.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Hillsborough Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 36.7° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 38.5° F |
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 2024, 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.
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