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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 21 Fords Suppliers

Oil Prices in Fords, NJ

Updated Today at 04:09 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Bacardi Oil Service $3.39 Yes Yes
Jacquar Fuel Oil $3.24 Yes Yes
Central New Jersey Heating Oil Inc $3.26 Yes Yes
National Fuel Oil Inc $3.65 Yes Yes
Skylands Online $3.82 Yes Yes
K W Rastall Inc Call for price No No
Pedersen Oil Company Call for price No No
Longhorn Oil Company Call for price No No
Skylands Energy Service Call for price No No
Atlantic Fuel Co Call for price No No
John Duffy Energy Call for price No No
Ariba Oil Call for price No No
Fleet Fuel Call for price No No
G and R Fuel Inc Call for price No No
B&M Oil and Gas Call for price No No
Hutch Fuel Oil Call for price No No
Deinrich Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No
Woolley Home Solutions Call for price No No
Majora Fuel Call for price No No
Tomasso Bros Energy Call for price No No
George Oil Co Call for price No No

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

Fords, NJ Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.24 $3.26 Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM
150$3.24 $3.26 Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM
200$3.24 $3.21 Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM
250$3.24 $3.21 Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM

Fords Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/21/2025$3.472
01/20/2025$3.472
01/19/2025$3.466
01/18/2025$3.466
01/17/2025$3.466
01/16/2025$3.411
01/15/2025$3.338
01/14/2025$3.466
01/13/2025$3.555
01/12/2025$3.255
01/11/2025$3.255
01/10/2025$3.255
01/09/2025$3.434
01/08/2025$3.165
01/07/2025$3.157
01/06/2025$3.216
01/05/2025$3.064
01/04/2025$3.064
01/03/2025$3.064
01/02/2025$3.123
01/01/2025$3.124
12/31/2024$2.994
12/30/2024$3.038
12/29/2024$3.032
12/28/2024$3.032
12/27/2024$3.032
12/26/2024$3.025
12/25/2024$3.054
12/24/2024$3.050
12/23/2024$3.160

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Fords, used by 3,423 or 76.84% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Fords homeowners is electricity, used by 539 homes (12.10%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (249), propane (213), no fuel (61).

Fords Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelFords Households % of Households
Natural Gas3,42376.8%
Electricity53912.1%
Heating Oil2495.6%
Propane2134.8%
No Fuel611.4%

Natural gas (76.8%)

Electricity (12.1%)

Heating oil (5.6%)

Propane (4.8%)

No fuel (1.4%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Fords

Heating oil has become less popular in Fords. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 673 to 249, a 63.00% drop.

Fords Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011816
2012745
2013673
2014669
2015550
2016590
2017553
2018483
2019392
2020346
2021294
2022249

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Fords

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 83 to 213.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,355 to 3,423.

Electricity use for home heating in Fords

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Fords. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 288 to 539, a 87.15% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Fords

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 Fords have not yet adopted solar heating.

Fords, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Fords homeowners purchased a total of 163,633 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Fords ranks 266th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Fords ranks 3140th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Fords’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 Fords, the average outside temperature was 0.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Fords Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202540.1° F
2023 - 202440.7° F

Fords Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Fords homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 21 heating oil companies that serve Fords 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 Fords. Full service companies such as Skylands Energy Service 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 Fords 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 Fords include Jacquar Fuel Oil and K W Rastall Inc.

Fords Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Fords: 21 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Fords: 18 miles

Average Number Of Fords Homes Served Per Company: 11 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Fords Oil Company: 7,792 gallons per year

Fords, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 249 households in Fords, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Fords, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Fords, NJ HouseholdsFords, NJ Heating Oil Households
4,455249

21 Fords, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 163,633 gallons of heating oil delivered to Fords, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Fords, NJ community relies on its 21 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 Fords, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Newark, NJ and Sunoco in Linden, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Fords, NJ.

Fords 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.

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