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Oil Prices in Sparta, NJ

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Harvest Green Energy $3.16 Yes Yes
Advantage Oil $2.79 Yes Yes
Apple Heating Oil Call for price No No

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Sparta, NJ Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.80 $2.80 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$2.80 $2.80 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$2.80 $2.80 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$2.80 $2.80 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM

Sparta Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$2.978
12/20/2024$2.978
12/19/2024$2.935
12/18/2024$2.935
12/17/2024$2.935
12/16/2024$2.935
12/15/2024$2.935
12/14/2024$2.935
12/13/2024$2.935
12/12/2024$2.935
12/11/2024$2.935
12/10/2024$2.935
12/09/2024$2.935
12/08/2024$2.935
12/07/2024$2.935
12/06/2024$2.935
12/05/2024$2.935
12/04/2024$2.867
12/03/2024$2.912
12/02/2024$2.912
12/01/2024$2.912
11/30/2024$2.912
11/29/2024$2.912
11/28/2024$2.912
11/27/2024$2.912
11/26/2024$2.912
11/25/2024$2.912
11/24/2024$2.912
11/23/2024$2.912
11/22/2024$2.912

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Sparta, used by 4,020 or 50.71% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Sparta homeowners is natural gas, used by 1,769 homes (22.31%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (1,092), electricity (767), wood (186), and other fuels (158).

Sparta Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelSparta Households % of Households
Heating Oil4,02050.7%
Natural Gas1,76922.3%
Propane1,09213.8%
Electricity7679.7%
Wood1862.4%
Other Fuels1371.7%
Coal120.2%
No Fuel90.1%

Heating oil (50.7%)

Natural gas (22.3%)

Propane (13.8%)

Electricity (9.7%)

Wood (2.4%)

Other fuels (1.7%)

Coal (0.2%)

No fuel (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Sparta

Heating oil has become less popular in Sparta. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 4,233 to 4,020, a 5.03% drop.

Sparta Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20114,591
20124,463
20134,527
20144,203
20154,166
20164,233
20174,161
20184,088
20194,258
20204,138
20214,079
20224,020

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Sparta

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,118 to 1,092.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,075 to 1,769.

Electricity use for home heating in Sparta

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Sparta. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 409 to 767, a 87.53% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Sparta

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 Sparta have not yet adopted solar heating.

Sparta, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Sparta homeowners purchased a total of 3 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Sparta ranks 5th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Sparta ranks 203rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Sparta’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 Sparta, the average outside temperature was 3.8° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Sparta Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202539.8° F
2023 - 202436° F

Sparta Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Sparta homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Sparta 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 Sparta. Full service companies such as Advantage Oil 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 Sparta 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 Sparta include Apple Heating Oil and Harvest Green Energy.

Sparta Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Sparta: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Sparta: 18 miles

Average Number Of Sparta Homes Served Per Company: 1,340 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Sparta Oil Company: 880,595 gallons per year

Sparta, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 4,020 households in Sparta, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Sparta, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

50% of Sparta, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Sparta, NJ HouseholdsSparta, NJ Heating Oil Households
7,9284,020

3 Sparta, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Sparta, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Sparta, NJ community relies on its 3 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 Sparta, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Newark Proper, NJ and Buckeye in Newark, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Sparta, NJ.

Sparta Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

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

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

Today in Sparta, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $2.80 per gallon, which amounts to $279.50 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Is heating oil going up or down in Sparta, NJ?

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

How high will oil go in Sparta, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Sparta, NJ. Over the past year, Sparta, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.69 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.71 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.98, and $2.90 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.80. 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.

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