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Oil Prices in Howell, NJ

Updated on March 11, 2025 at 05:01 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Jacquar Fuel Oil	$2.96	Yes	Yes
Globe Discount	$3.73	Yes	Yes
Lawes Discount Oil	$3.56	Yes	Yes
NJ Easy	$3.50	Yes	Yes
Globe Petroleum	Call for price	No	No
Lawes Home Comfort	Call for price	No	No
Point Bay Fuel	Call for price	No	No

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

Quantity	Price	Updated At
100 gallonsgals	$3.50 per gallon/gal	Mar 11, 2025, 5:00 PM
150 gallonsgals	$3.20 per gallon/gal	Mar 11, 2025, 5:00 PM
200 gallonsgals	$3.18 per gallon/gal	Mar 11, 2025, 5:00 PM
250 gallonsgals	$3.18 per gallon/gal	Mar 11, 2025, 5:00 PM

Howell Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on March 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Day Trend	-$0.015
1 Week Trend	-$0.107
1 Month Trend	-$0.372
1 Year Trend	-$0.220

Howell Heating Oil Price History

Updated on March 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
03/11/2025	$3.437
03/10/2025	$3.452
03/09/2025	$3.474
03/08/2025	$3.474
03/07/2025	$3.474
03/06/2025	$3.512
03/05/2025	$3.547
03/04/2025	$3.544
03/03/2025	$3.549
03/02/2025	$3.542
03/01/2025	$3.542
02/28/2025	$3.542
02/27/2025	$3.532
02/26/2025	$3.489
02/25/2025	$3.477
02/24/2025	$3.632
02/23/2025	$3.635
02/22/2025	$3.635
02/21/2025	$3.635
02/20/2025	$3.625
02/19/2025	$3.637
02/18/2025	$3.657
02/17/2025	$3.707
02/16/2025	$3.776
02/15/2025	$3.776
02/14/2025	$3.776
02/13/2025	$3.677
02/12/2025	$3.769
02/11/2025	$3.740
02/10/2025	$3.799

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Howell, used by 11,551 or 87.63% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Howell homeowners is heating oil, used by 771 homes (5.85%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (670), other fuels (96), propane (76), and other fuels (96).

Howell Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Howell Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	11,551	87.6%
Heating Oil	771	5.8%
Electricity	670	5.1%
Other Fuels	96	0.7%
Propane	76	0.6%
Wood	49	0.4%
Solar	29	0.2%
No Fuel	11	0.1%

Natural gas (87.6%)

Heating oil (5.8%)

Electricity (5.1%)

Other fuels (0.7%)

Propane (0.6%)

Wood (0.4%)

Solar (0.2%)

No fuel (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Howell

Heating oil has become less popular in Howell. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,214 to 771, a 36.49% drop.

Howell Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,814
2012	1,487
2013	1,413
2014	1,454
2015	1,423
2016	1,443
2017	1,427
2018	1,332
2019	1,214
2020	1,090
2021	917
2022	771

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Howell

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 191 to 76.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 10,625 to 11,551.

Electricity use for home heating in Howell

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Howell. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 615 to 670, a 8.94% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Howell

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, 29 homes in Howell are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 70.59% increase from 2019, when only 17 homes had installed active solar heating.

Howell, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Howell homeowners purchased a total of 506,671 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Howell ranks 101^st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Howell ranks 1508^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Howell’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 Howell, the average outside temperature was 1.7° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Howell Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	39.5° F
2023 - 2024	41.2° F

Howell Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Howell homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Howell 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 Howell. Full service companies such as Lawes Home Comfort or Globe Petroleum 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 Howell 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 Howell include Jacquar Fuel Oil and Globe Discount.

Howell Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Howell: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Howell: 18 miles

Average Number Of Howell Homes Served Per Company: 110 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Howell Oil Company: 72,381 gallons per year

Howell, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 771 households in Howell, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Howell, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Howell, NJ Households	Howell, NJ Heating Oil Households
13,182	771

7 Howell, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 506,671 gallons of heating oil delivered to Howell, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Howell, NJ community relies on its 7 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 Howell, 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 Howell, NJ.

Howell Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Howell, NJ?

The best price of home heating oil in Howell, NJ today is $2.96 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Howell, NJ ranges from a low of $2.96 to a high of $3.73. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $3.44.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Howell, NJ?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $344.00 in Howell, NJ. Prices range from $296.00 to $373.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Howell, NJ has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.58 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Howell, NJ?

The average price of home heating oil in Howell, NJ is $3.44 per gallon.

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

Today in Howell, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $2.96 per gallon, which amounts to $296.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Howell, NJ?

The current price of heating oil in Howell, NJ ranges from $2.96 to $3.73 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.44 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Howell, NJ?

The current price of home heating oil in Howell, NJ ranges from $2.96 to $3.73 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

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

Heating oil prices have gone down in Howell, NJ by $0.58 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $58.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Howell, NJ?

As of today, March 12nd, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.44 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.96 to $3.73 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Howell, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Howell, NJ ranges from $2.96 to $3.73 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Howell, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Howell, NJ. Over the past year, Howell, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.60 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.16 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.44, and $2.64 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.96. 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.