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Oil Prices in Plainfield, NJ
Updated Today at 09:00 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| K W Rastall Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Bacardi Oil Service | Call for price | No | No |
| Longhorn Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Central New Jersey Heating Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| National Fuel Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Skylands Online | 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 Company | Call for price | No | No |
| John Duffy Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Ariba Oil Saves | Call for price | No | No |
| Fleet Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| G and R Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| B and M Oil and Gas | Call for price | No | No |
| Hutch Fuel Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Denrich Fuel Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Woolley Home Solutions | Call for price | No | No |
| OrangeAlden Fuel Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Majora Fuel Plumbing | Call for price | No | No |
| JW Pierson Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Tomasso Bros Energy | Call for price | No | No |
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 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 1.9° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Plainfield Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 37.5° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 39.4° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest Plainfield, NJ Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | - | - |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.87 per gallon/gal | Sep 15, 2025, 9:00 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.87 per gallon/gal | Sep 15, 2025, 9:00 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.87 per gallon/gal | Sep 15, 2025, 9:00 AM |
Plainfield Heating Oil Price History
Updated on September 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 09/14/2025 | $3.079 |
| 09/13/2025 | $3.079 |
| 09/12/2025 | $3.079 |
| 09/11/2025 | $2.860 |
| 09/10/2025 | $3.030 |
| 09/09/2025 | $3.055 |
| 09/08/2025 | $3.080 |
| 09/07/2025 | $3.096 |
| 09/06/2025 | $3.096 |
| 09/05/2025 | $3.096 |
| 09/04/2025 | $3.116 |
| 09/03/2025 | $3.077 |
| 09/02/2025 | $3.055 |
| 09/01/2025 | $3.055 |
| 08/31/2025 | $3.062 |
| 08/30/2025 | $3.062 |
| 08/29/2025 | $3.062 |
| 08/28/2025 | $3.057 |
| 08/27/2025 | $3.100 |
| 08/26/2025 | $3.062 |
| 08/25/2025 | $3.012 |
| 08/24/2025 | $3.062 |
| 08/23/2025 | $3.062 |
| 08/22/2025 | $3.062 |
| 08/21/2025 | $3.070 |
| 08/20/2025 | $2.997 |
| 08/19/2025 | $3.070 |
| 08/18/2025 | $3.070 |
| 08/17/2025 | $3.100 |
| 08/16/2025 | $3.100 |
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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
| Fuel | Plainfield Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 20,464 | 77.8% |
| Electricity | 4,160 | 15.8% |
| Heating Oil | 1,137 | 4.3% |
| No Fuel | 628 | 2.4% |
| Propane | 312 | 1.2% |
| Other Fuels | 153 | 0.6% |
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 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,676 to 1,137, a 57.51% drop.
Plainfield Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,123 |
| 2012 | 3,092 |
| 2013 | 2,811 |
| 2014 | 2,676 |
| 2015 | 2,285 |
| 2016 | 2,055 |
| 2017 | 1,852 |
| 2018 | 1,718 |
| 2019 | 1,666 |
| 2020 | 1,370 |
| 2021 | 1,225 |
| 2022 | 1,137 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Plainfield
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 154 to 312.
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 16,809 to 20,464.
Electricity use for home heating in Plainfield
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Plainfield. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,936 to 4,160, a 114.88% 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.
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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 Households | Plainfield, NJ Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 26,297 | 1,137 |
24 Plainfield, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 747,192 gallons of heating oil delivered to Plainfield, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, 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 if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?
Your price will lock, when you place order.
Do I need to be home for the delivery?
Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.
How much oil should I order?
95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.
What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?
Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.
