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Oil Prices in Washington, NJ

Updated on February 21, 2025 at 09:57 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Stem Bros Inc $3.50 Yes Yes
Patriot Discount Oil Call for price No No
FuelRite Petroleum Inc Call for price No No
Hackettstown Corporation Call for price No No

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Cheapest Washington, NJ Oil Prices Per Gallon

QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$3.50 per gallon/galFeb 21, 2025, 9:56 PM
150 gallonsgals$3.44 per gallon/galFeb 21, 2025, 9:56 PM
200 gallonsgals$3.44 per gallon/galFeb 21, 2025, 9:56 PM
250 gallonsgals$3.44 per gallon/galFeb 21, 2025, 9:56 PM

Washington Heating Oil Price History

Updated on February 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
02/21/2025$3.499
02/20/2025$3.499
02/19/2025$3.525
02/18/2025$3.525
02/17/2025$3.525
02/16/2025$3.500
02/15/2025$3.500
02/14/2025$3.500
02/13/2025$3.525
02/11/2025$3.500
02/10/2025$3.549
02/09/2025$3.525
02/08/2025$3.525
02/07/2025$3.525
02/06/2025$3.525
02/05/2025$3.525
02/04/2025$3.525
02/03/2025$3.525
02/02/2025$3.525
02/01/2025$3.525
01/31/2025$3.525
01/30/2025$3.525
01/29/2025$3.525
01/28/2025$3.525
01/27/2025$3.525
01/22/2025$3.464
01/21/2025$3.464
01/20/2025$3.440
01/19/2025$3.414
01/18/2025$3.414

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Washington, used by 3,382 or 57.29% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Washington homeowners is heating oil, used by 1,291 homes (21.87%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (861), propane (149), wood (110), and other fuels (110).

Washington Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelWashington Households % of Households
Natural Gas3,38257.3%
Heating Oil1,29121.9%
Electricity86114.6%
Propane1492.5%
Wood1101.9%
Other Fuels1101.9%
Coal100.2%
Solar50.1%

Natural gas (57.3%)

Heating oil (21.9%)

Electricity (14.6%)

Propane (2.5%)

Wood (1.9%)

Other fuels (1.9%)

Coal (0.2%)

Solar (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Washington

Heating oil has become less popular in Washington. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,727 to 1,291, a 25.25% drop.

Washington Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,923
20121,727
20131,846
20141,772
20151,748
20161,732
20171,943
20181,580
20191,544
20201,426
20211,357
20221,291

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Washington

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 125 to 149.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,783 to 3,382.

Electricity use for home heating in Washington

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Washington. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 628 to 861, a 37.10% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Washington

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, 5 homes in Washington are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2012, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Washington Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Washington homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Washington 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 Washington. Full service companies such as Patriot Discount 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 Washington 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 Washington include Hackettstown Corporation and Stem Bros Inc.

Washington Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Washington: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Washington: 18 miles

Average Number Of Washington Homes Served Per Company: 322 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Washington Oil Company: 212,098 gallons per year

Washington, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,291 households in Washington, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Washington, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

21% of Washington, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Washington, NJ HouseholdsWashington, NJ Heating Oil Households
5,9031,291

4 Washington, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 848,394 gallons of heating oil delivered to Washington, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Washington, NJ community relies on its 4 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 Washington, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Spmt in Fullerton, PA and Lucknow in Fullerton, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Washington, NJ.

Washington Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The price of heating oil in Washington, NJ has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.02 per gallon.

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

Today in Washington, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $3.50 per gallon, which amounts to $349.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

Heating oil prices have gone down in Washington, NJ by $0.02 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $2.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Washington, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Washington, NJ. Over the past year, Washington, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.70 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.20 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.50, and $2.20 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.50. 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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