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Oil Prices in Rutherford, NJ
Updated Today at 12:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fuel Oil Inc | $3.15 | Yes | Yes |
| Affordable Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Pedersen Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Bonded Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| NJ Easy | Call for price | No | No |
| Atlantic Fuel Company | Call for price | No | No |
| John Duffy Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Ariba Oil Saves | Call for price | No | No |
| Fleet Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| G and R Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| B and M Oil and Gas | Call for price | No | No |
| Hutch Fuel Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Denrich Fuel Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Woolley Home Solutions | Call for price | No | No |
| OrangeAlden Fuel Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Majora Fuel Plumbing | Call for price | No | No |
| JW Pierson Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Tomasso Bros Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| George Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Theodor V Cebula Inc | Call for price | No | No |
Rutherford Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Rutherford homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 20 heating oil companies that serve Rutherford 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Rutherford. Full service companies such as undefined 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford include Affordable Oil and Deinrich Fuel Oil Inc.
Rutherford Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Rutherford: 20 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Rutherford: 18 miles
Average Number Of Rutherford Homes Served Per Company: 19 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Rutherford Oil Company: 12,781 gallons per year
Rutherford, NJ Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Rutherford homeowners purchased a total of 255,636 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Rutherford ranks 207th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Rutherford ranks 2422nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Rutherford’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 Rutherford, the average outside temperature was 2.0° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Rutherford Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 37.7° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 39.7° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest Rutherford, NJ Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | - | - |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.96 per gallon/gal | Aug 14, 2025, 12:00 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.96 per gallon/gal | Aug 14, 2025, 12:00 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.96 per gallon/gal | Aug 14, 2025, 12:00 PM |
Rutherford Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 08/14/2025 | $3.150 |
| 08/13/2025 | $3.150 |
| 08/12/2025 | $3.150 |
| 08/10/2025 | $3.150 |
| 08/09/2025 | $3.150 |
| 08/08/2025 | $3.150 |
| 08/07/2025 | $3.150 |
| 08/06/2025 | $3.150 |
| 08/05/2025 | $3.150 |
| 08/04/2025 | $3.125 |
| 08/03/2025 | $3.125 |
| 08/02/2025 | $3.125 |
| 08/01/2025 | $3.125 |
| 07/31/2025 | $3.125 |
| 07/30/2025 | $2.970 |
| 07/29/2025 | $3.125 |
| 07/28/2025 | $3.125 |
| 07/27/2025 | $3.125 |
| 07/26/2025 | $3.125 |
| 07/25/2025 | $3.125 |
| 07/24/2025 | $3.125 |
| 07/23/2025 | $3.125 |
| 07/22/2025 | $3.125 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.125 |
| 07/20/2025 | $3.125 |
| 07/19/2025 | $3.125 |
| 07/18/2025 | $3.125 |
| 07/17/2025 | $3.290 |
| 07/16/2025 | $3.290 |
| 07/15/2025 | $3.306 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Rutherford Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Rutherford, used by 5,012 or 75.87% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Rutherford homeowners is electricity, used by 860 homes (13.02%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (389), propane (268), no fuel (94), and other fuels (77).
Rutherford Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Rutherford Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 5,012 | 75.9% |
| Electricity | 860 | 13.0% |
| Heating Oil | 389 | 5.9% |
| Propane | 268 | 4.1% |
| No Fuel | 94 | 1.4% |
| Other Fuels | 77 | 1.2% |
| Coal | 9 | 0.1% |
| Solar | 6 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (75.9%)
Electricity (13.0%)
Heating oil (5.9%)
Propane (4.1%)
No fuel (1.4%)
Other fuels (1.2%)
Coal (0.1%)
Solar (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Rutherford
Heating oil has become less popular in Rutherford. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 751 to 389, a 48.20% drop.
Rutherford Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,334 |
| 2012 | 1,012 |
| 2013 | 871 |
| 2014 | 800 |
| 2015 | 751 |
| 2016 | 681 |
| 2017 | 616 |
| 2018 | 600 |
| 2019 | 462 |
| 2020 | 307 |
| 2021 | 346 |
| 2022 | 389 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Rutherford
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 123 to 268.
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 5,681 to 5,012.
Electricity use for home heating in Rutherford
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Rutherford. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 287 to 860, a 199.65% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Rutherford
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, 6 homes in Rutherford are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2015, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Rutherford, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 389 households in Rutherford, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Rutherford, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
5% of Rutherford, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Rutherford, NJ Households | Rutherford, NJ Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 6,606 | 389 |
20 Rutherford, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 255,635 gallons of heating oil delivered to Rutherford, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Rutherford, NJ community relies on its 20 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 Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, NJ.
Rutherford Heating Oil Prices FAQs
Is the price of heating oil in Rutherford, NJ rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Rutherford, NJ has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.01 per gallon.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Rutherford, NJ?
Today in Rutherford, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $3.15 per gallon, which amounts to $315.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Rutherford, NJ?
Heating oil prices in Rutherford, NJ have not changed in the last 24 hours.
Is heating oil going up or down in Rutherford, NJ?
Heating oil prices have gone up in Rutherford, NJ by $0.01 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $1.00 for a 100-gallon order.
How high will oil go in Rutherford, NJ?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Rutherford, NJ. Over the past year, Rutherford, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $7.68 for a 100-gallon order. This is $4.53 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.15, and $4.53 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.15. 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.
