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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 24 Plainfield Suppliers

Oil Prices in Plainfield, NJ

Updated Today at 10:31 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Bacardi Oil Service $2.88 Yes Yes
Central New Jersey Heating Oil Inc $2.88 Yes Yes
National Fuel Oil Inc $3.15 Yes Yes
Skylands Online $3.28 Yes Yes
Affordable Oil Call for price No No
K W Rastall Inc Call for price No No
Longhorn Oil Company Call for price No No
Patriot Discount Oil Call for price No No
Pedersen Oil Company Call for price No No
Skylands Energy Service Call for price No No
NJ Easy Call for price No No
Atlantic Fuel Co Call for price No No
John Duffy Energy Call for price No No
Ariba Oil Call for price No No
Fleet Fuel Call for price No No
G and R Fuel Inc Call for price No No
B&M Oil and Gas Call for price No No
Hutch Fuel Oil Call for price No No
Deinrich Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No
Woolley Home Solutions Call for price No No
OrangeAlden Fuel Co Call for price No No
Majora Fuel Call for price No No
JW Pierson Co Call for price No No
Tomasso Bros Energy Call for price No No

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Plainfield, NJ Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.88 $2.88 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
150$2.74 $2.74 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
200$2.74 $2.74 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
250$2.74 $2.74 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM

Plainfield Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Day Trend-$0.005
1 Week Trend+$0.063
1 Month Trend+$0.105
1 Year Trend-$0.431

Plainfield Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$3.047
12/20/2024$3.047
12/19/2024$3.052
12/18/2024$2.880
12/17/2024$3.027
12/16/2024$3.004
12/15/2024$2.984
12/14/2024$2.984
12/13/2024$2.984
12/12/2024$2.984
12/11/2024$2.968
12/10/2024$2.966
12/09/2024$2.962
12/08/2024$2.974
12/07/2024$2.974
12/06/2024$2.974
12/05/2024$2.972
12/04/2024$2.950
12/03/2024$2.970
12/02/2024$2.980
12/01/2024$2.865
11/30/2024$2.865
11/29/2024$2.840
11/28/2024$2.892
11/27/2024$2.892
11/26/2024$2.892
11/25/2024$2.892
11/24/2024$3.092
11/23/2024$3.092
11/22/2024$3.092

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Plainfield, used by 20,464 or 77.82% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Plainfield homeowners is electricity, used by 4,160 homes (15.82%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,137), no fuel (628), propane (312), and other fuels (153).

Plainfield Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelPlainfield Households % of Households
Natural Gas20,46477.8%
Electricity4,16015.8%
Heating Oil1,1374.3%
No Fuel6282.4%
Propane3121.2%
Other Fuels1530.6%

Natural gas (77.8%)

Electricity (15.8%)

Heating oil (4.3%)

No fuel (2.4%)

Propane (1.2%)

Other fuels (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Plainfield

Heating oil has become less popular in Plainfield. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,718 to 1,137, a 33.82% drop.

Plainfield Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20113,123
20123,092
20132,811
20142,676
20152,285
20162,055
20171,852
20181,718
20191,666
20201,370
20211,225
20221,137

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Plainfield

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 254 to 312.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 18,774 to 20,464.

Electricity use for home heating in Plainfield

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Plainfield. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,982 to 4,160, a 109.89% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Plainfield

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.

Homeowners in Plainfield have not yet adopted solar heating.

Plainfield, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Plainfield homeowners purchased a total of 747,192 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Plainfield ranks 55th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Plainfield ranks 1101st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Plainfield’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 Plainfield, the average outside temperature was 4.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Plainfield Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202543.9° F
2023 - 202439.4° F

Plainfield Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Plainfield homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 24 heating oil companies that serve Plainfield 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 Plainfield. Full service companies such as Patriot Discount Oil or Skylands Energy Service 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 Plainfield 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 Plainfield include Affordable Oil and K W Rastall Inc.

Plainfield Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Plainfield: 24 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Plainfield: 18 miles

Average Number Of Plainfield Homes Served Per Company: 47 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Plainfield Oil Company: 31,133 gallons per year

Plainfield, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,137 households in Plainfield, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Plainfield, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Plainfield, NJ HouseholdsPlainfield, NJ Heating Oil Households
26,2971,137

24 Plainfield, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 747,192 gallons of heating oil delivered to Plainfield, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Plainfield, NJ community relies on its 24 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 Plainfield, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Psx in Linden, NJ and Psx in Linden, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Plainfield, NJ.

Plainfield Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Plainfield, NJ today is $2.88 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Plainfield, NJ ranges from a low of $2.88 to a high of $3.28. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $3.05.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $305.00 in Plainfield, NJ. Prices range from $288.00 to $328.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Plainfield, NJ has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.09 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Plainfield, NJ is $3.05 per gallon.

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

Today in Plainfield, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $2.88 per gallon, which amounts to $288.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Plainfield, NJ ranges from $2.88 to $3.28 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.05 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Plainfield, NJ ranges from $2.88 to $3.28 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 Plainfield, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Plainfield, NJ by $0.09 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $9.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Plainfield, NJ?

As of today, December 20th, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.05 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.88 to $3.28 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Plainfield, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Plainfield, NJ ranges from $2.88 to $3.28 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 Plainfield, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Plainfield, NJ. Over the past year, Plainfield, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.01 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.97 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.05, and $3.13 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.88. 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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