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Oil Prices in Dover, NJ

Updated Today at 04:28 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Harvest Green Energy	$3.16	Yes	Yes
Advantage Oil	$2.79	Yes	Yes
Affordable Oil	Call for price	No	No
Apple Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
Pedersen Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Hackettstown Corporation	Call for price	No	No

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Dover, NJ Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.80	$2.80	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$2.74	$2.74	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.74	$2.74	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.74	$2.74	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Dover Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average 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	$2.926
12/15/2024	$2.926
12/14/2024	$2.926
12/13/2024	$2.926
12/12/2024	$2.926
12/11/2024	$2.926
12/10/2024	$2.926
12/09/2024	$2.926
12/08/2024	$2.926
12/07/2024	$2.926
12/06/2024	$2.926
12/05/2024	$2.926
12/04/2024	$2.875
12/03/2024	$2.909
12/02/2024	$2.909
12/01/2024	$2.909
11/30/2024	$2.909
11/29/2024	$2.909
11/28/2024	$2.909
11/27/2024	$2.909
11/26/2024	$2.909
11/25/2024	$2.909
11/24/2024	$2.909
11/23/2024	$2.909
11/22/2024	$2.909

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

Fuel	Dover Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	5,671	69.8%
Electricity	1,205	14.8%
Heating Oil	811	10.0%
Propane	367	4.5%
Solar	135	1.7%
No Fuel	40	0.5%

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 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,426 to 811, a 43.13% drop.

Dover Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,840
2012	1,611
2013	1,519
2014	1,546
2015	1,426
2016	1,244
2017	1,237
2018	1,213
2019	949
2020	994
2021	898
2022	811

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dover

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 102 to 367.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 5,467 to 5,671.

Electricity use for home heating in Dover

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Dover. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,019 to 1,205, a 18.25% 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 2015, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Dover, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Dover homeowners purchased a total of 532,958 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Dover ranks 96^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Dover ranks 1450^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Dover’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 Dover, the average outside temperature was 4.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Dover Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	40.6° F
2023 - 2024	36.5° F

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 Households	Dover, NJ Heating Oil Households
8,129	811

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 $2.80 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Dover, NJ ranges from a low of $2.80 to a high of $3.16. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $2.98.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $298.00 in Dover, NJ. Prices range from $279.50 to $316.00, 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 $0.13 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 $2.98 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 $2.80 per gallon, which amounts to $279.50 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 $2.80 to $3.16 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.98 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 $2.80 to $3.16 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 gone down in Dover, NJ by $0.13 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $13.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Dover, NJ?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $2.98 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.80 to $3.16 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 $2.80 to $3.16 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 $3.38 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.98, and $3.56 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.