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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 6 Dover Suppliers

Oil Prices in Dover, NJ

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Advantage Oil $2.63 Yes Yes
Apple Heating Oil $2.89 Yes Yes
Harvest Green Energy $3.12 Yes Yes
Pedersen Oil Company $2.90 Yes Yes
Affordable Oil Call for price No No
Hackettstown Corporation Call for price No No

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

Dover, NJ Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.63 $2.63 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$2.63 $2.63 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$2.63 $2.63 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$2.63 $2.63 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Dover Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend+$0.079
1 Month Trend-$0.028
1 Year Trend-$0.817

Dover Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
11/21/2024$2.884
11/20/2024$2.884
11/19/2024$2.970
11/18/2024$2.871
11/17/2024$2.805
11/16/2024$2.805
11/15/2024$2.805
11/14/2024$2.805
11/13/2024$2.805
11/12/2024$2.805
11/11/2024$2.899
11/10/2024$2.899
11/09/2024$2.899
11/08/2024$2.901
11/07/2024$2.901
11/06/2024$2.901
11/05/2024$2.901
11/04/2024$2.901
11/03/2024$2.901
11/02/2024$2.901
11/01/2024$2.901
10/31/2024$2.901
10/30/2024$2.911
10/29/2024$2.918
10/28/2024$2.918
10/27/2024$2.918
10/26/2024$2.918
10/25/2024$2.918
10/24/2024$2.936
10/23/2024$2.924

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Dover, used by 5,671 or 69.76% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Dover homeowners is electricity, used by 1,205 homes (14.82%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (811), propane (367), solar (135), and other fuels (40).

Dover Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelDover Households % of Households
Natural Gas5,67169.8%
Electricity1,20514.8%
Heating Oil81110.0%
Propane3674.5%
Solar1351.7%
No Fuel400.5%

Natural gas (69.8%)

Electricity (14.8%)

Heating oil (10.0%)

Propane (4.5%)

Solar (1.7%)

No fuel (0.5%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dover

Heating oil has become less popular in Dover. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,546 to 811, a 47.54% drop.

Dover Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,840
20121,611
20131,519
20141,546
20151,426
20161,244
20171,237
20181,213
2019949
2020994
2021898
2022811

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dover

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 101 to 367.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 5,207 to 5,671.

Electricity use for home heating in Dover

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Dover. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 938 to 1,205, a 28.46% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Dover

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, 135 homes in Dover are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2014, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Dover Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Dover homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Dover 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 Dover. 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 Dover 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 Dover include Hackettstown Corporation and Affordable Oil.

Dover Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Dover: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Dover: 18 miles

Average Number Of Dover Homes Served Per Company: 135 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Dover Oil Company: 88,826 gallons per year

Dover, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 811 households in Dover, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dover, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

9% of Dover, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Dover, NJ HouseholdsDover, NJ Heating Oil Households
8,129811

6 Dover, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 532,957 gallons of heating oil delivered to Dover, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Dover, NJ community relies on its 6 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 Dover, 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 Dover, NJ.

Dover Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Dover, NJ today is $2.63 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Dover, NJ ranges from a low of $2.63 to a high of $3.12. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $2.88.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $288.00 in Dover, NJ. Prices range from $262.50 to $312.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Dover, NJ has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.23 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Dover, NJ is $2.88 per gallon.

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

Today in Dover, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $2.63 per gallon, which amounts to $262.50 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Dover, NJ ranges from $2.63 to $3.12 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.88 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Dover, NJ ranges from $2.63 to $3.12 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 Dover, NJ?

Heating oil prices have down in Dover, NJ by $0.23 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $23.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Dover, NJ?

As of today, November 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $2.88 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.63 to $3.12 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Dover, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Dover, NJ ranges from $2.63 to $3.12 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 Dover, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Dover, NJ. Over the past year, Dover, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.36 for a 100-gallon order. This is $3.47 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.88, and $3.73 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.63. 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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