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Oil Prices in Washington, NJ

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Stem Bros Inc	$2.95	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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Washington, NJ Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$3.00	$2.95	Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$2.85	$2.85	Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.85	$2.85	Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.85	$2.85	Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM

Washington Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$2.949
12/20/2024	$2.949
12/19/2024	$2.949
12/18/2024	$2.949
12/17/2024	$2.899
12/16/2024	$2.899
12/15/2024	$2.899
12/14/2024	$2.899
12/13/2024	$2.899
12/12/2024	$2.899
12/11/2024	$2.899
12/10/2024	$2.899
12/09/2024	$2.899
12/08/2024	$2.899
12/07/2024	$2.899
12/06/2024	$2.849
12/05/2024	$2.849
12/04/2024	$2.849
12/03/2024	$2.899
12/02/2024	$2.849
11/27/2024	$2.899
11/26/2024	$2.899
11/25/2024	$2.899
11/24/2024	$2.899
11/23/2024	$2.899
11/22/2024	$2.899
11/21/2024	$2.899
11/20/2024	$2.899
11/19/2024	$2.899
11/18/2024	$2.899

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 (125).

Washington Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Washington Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	3,382	57.3%
Heating Oil	1,291	21.9%
Electricity	861	14.6%
Propane	149	2.5%
Wood	110	1.9%
Other Fuels	110	1.9%
Coal	10	0.2%
Solar	5	0.1%

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 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,943 to 1,291, a 33.56% drop.

Washington Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,923
2012	1,727
2013	1,846
2014	1,772
2015	1,748
2016	1,732
2017	1,943
2018	1,580
2019	1,544
2020	1,426
2021	1,357
2022	1,291

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Washington

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 117 to 149.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,526 to 3,382.

Electricity use for home heating in Washington

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Washington. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 783 to 861, a 9.96% 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 25.00% increase from 2017, when only 4 homes had installed active solar heating.

Washington, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Washington homeowners purchased a total of 848,395 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Washington ranks 45^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Washington ranks 980^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Washington’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 Washington, the average outside temperature was 4.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Washington Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	40.2° F
2023 - 2024	36.2° F

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 Households	Washington, NJ Heating Oil Households
5,903	1,291

4 Washington, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 848,394 gallons of heating oil delivered to Washington, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2023, 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 rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.05 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 $2.95 per gallon, which amounts to $294.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Washington, NJ?

Heating oil prices in Washington, NJ have not changed in the last 24 hours.

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

Heating oil prices have gone up in Washington, NJ by $0.05 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $5.00 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 $2.75 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.95, and $2.75 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.95. 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.