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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 7 Princeton Suppliers

Oil Prices in Princeton, NJ

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
PFO Heating & Air Conditioning Call for price No No
Skylands Energy Service Call for price No No
K W Rastall Inc Call for price No No
Delaware Petroleum Co Call for price No No
Stockton Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No
Skylands Online Call for price No No
Jacquar Fuel Oil Call for price No No

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Princeton, NJ Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100---
150$3.00 $3.00 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$3.00 $3.00 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$3.00 $3.00 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Princeton Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 20, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
11/20/2024$2.800
11/19/2024$2.800
11/18/2024$2.800
11/17/2024$2.800
11/16/2024$2.800
11/15/2024$2.800
11/14/2024$2.800
11/13/2024$2.800
11/12/2024$2.800
11/11/2024$3.116
11/10/2024$3.116
11/09/2024$3.116
11/08/2024$3.109
11/07/2024$3.109
11/06/2024$3.109
11/05/2024$3.109
11/04/2024$3.109
11/03/2024$3.109
11/02/2024$3.109
11/01/2024$3.109
10/31/2024$3.109
10/30/2024$3.086
10/29/2024$3.119
10/28/2024$3.119
10/27/2024$3.113
10/26/2024$3.113
10/25/2024$3.113
10/24/2024$3.113
10/23/2024$3.116
10/22/2024$3.099

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Princeton, used by 12,780 or 71.26% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Princeton homeowners is electricity, used by 3,889 homes (21.69%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (825), propane (245), other fuels (106), and other fuels (90).

Princeton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelPrinceton Households % of Households
Natural Gas12,78071.3%
Electricity3,88921.7%
Heating Oil8254.6%
Propane2451.4%
Other Fuels1060.6%
No Fuel820.5%
Solar80.0%

Natural gas (71.3%)

Electricity (21.7%)

Heating oil (4.6%)

Propane (1.4%)

Other fuels (0.6%)

No fuel (0.5%)

Solar (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Princeton

Heating oil has become less popular in Princeton. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,350 to 825, a 38.89% drop.

Princeton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,824
20121,639
20131,625
20141,549
20151,465
20161,365
20171,388
20181,350
20191,332
20201,015
2021912
2022825

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Princeton

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 325 to 245.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 14,588 to 12,780.

Electricity use for home heating in Princeton

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Princeton. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 3,070 to 3,889, a 26.68% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Princeton

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, 8 homes in Princeton are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 60.00% increase from 2018, when only 5 homes had installed active solar heating.

Princeton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Princeton homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Princeton 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 Princeton. Full service companies such as Skylands Energy Service or PFO Heating & Air Conditioning 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 Princeton 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 Princeton include Jacquar Fuel Oil and K W Rastall Inc.

Princeton Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Princeton: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Princeton: 18 miles

Average Number Of Princeton Homes Served Per Company: 117 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Princeton Oil Company: 77,451 gallons per year

Princeton, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 825 households in Princeton, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Princeton, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

4% of Princeton, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Princeton, NJ HouseholdsPrinceton, NJ Heating Oil Households
17,934825

7 Princeton, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 542,157 gallons of heating oil delivered to Princeton, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Princeton, 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 Princeton, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Buckeye, NJ and Meenan in Tullytown, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Princeton, NJ.

Princeton 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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