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Oil Prices in Skillman, NJ

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 06:29 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
PFO Heating & Air Conditioning	$3.75	Yes	Yes
Skylands Online	$3.28	Yes	Yes
K W Rastall Inc	Call for price	No	No
Patriot Discount Oil	Call for price	No	No
Delaware Petroleum Co	Call for price	No	No
Stockton Fuel Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Skylands Energy Service	Call for price	No	No

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Skillman, NJ Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$3.28	$3.28	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

Skillman Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$3.514
12/20/2024	$3.514
12/19/2024	$3.299
12/18/2024	$3.299
12/17/2024	$3.299
12/16/2024	$3.304
12/15/2024	$3.279
12/14/2024	$3.279
12/13/2024	$3.279
12/12/2024	$3.279
12/11/2024	$3.264
12/10/2024	$3.259
12/09/2024	$3.249
12/08/2024	$3.264
12/07/2024	$3.264
12/06/2024	$3.264
12/05/2024	$3.324
12/04/2024	$3.249
12/03/2024	$3.324
12/02/2024	$3.324
12/01/2024	$3.399
11/30/2024	$3.399
11/29/2024	$3.399
11/28/2024	$3.399
11/27/2024	$3.399
11/26/2024	$3.399
11/25/2024	$3.399
11/24/2024	$3.599
11/23/2024	$3.599
11/22/2024	$3.599

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Skillman, used by 2,177 or 81.47% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Skillman homeowners is heating oil, used by 225 homes (8.42%). The remaining homes are heated with solar (129), electricity (118), propane (93).

Skillman Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Skillman Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	2,177	81.5%
Heating Oil	225	8.4%
Solar	129	4.8%
Electricity	118	4.4%
Propane	93	3.5%

Natural gas (81.5%)

Heating oil (8.4%)

Solar (4.8%)

Electricity (4.4%)

Propane (3.5%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Skillman

Heating oil has become less popular in Skillman. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 331 to 225, a 32.02% drop.

Skillman Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	341
2012	293
2013	288
2014	263
2015	275
2016	302
2017	267
2018	265
2019	331
2020	314
2021	266
2022	225

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Skillman

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 86 to 93.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,020 to 2,177.

Electricity use for home heating in Skillman

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Skillman. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 119 to 118, a 0.84% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Skillman

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, 129 homes in Skillman are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 760.00% increase from 2019, when only 15 homes had installed active solar heating.

Skillman, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Skillman homeowners purchased a total of 147,861 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Skillman ranks 276^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Skillman ranks 3308^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Skillman Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	43° F
2023 - 2024	38.9° F

Skillman Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Skillman homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Skillman 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 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Skillman. 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 Skillman 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 Skillman include K W Rastall Inc and Delaware Petroleum Co.

Skillman Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Skillman: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Skillman: 18 miles

Average Number Of Skillman Homes Served Per Company: 32 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Skillman Oil Company: 21,123 gallons per year

Skillman, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 225 households in Skillman, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Skillman, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

8% of Skillman, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Skillman, NJ Households	Skillman, NJ Heating Oil Households
2,672	225

7 Skillman, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 147,861 gallons of heating oil delivered to Skillman, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Skillman, NJ community relies on its 7 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 Skillman, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Buckeye, NJ and Meenan in Tullytown, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Skillman, NJ.

Skillman Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Skillman, NJ today is $3.28 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Skillman, NJ ranges from a low of $3.28 to a high of $3.75. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $3.51.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $351.00 in Skillman, NJ. Prices range from $327.90 to $375.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Skillman, NJ has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.01 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Skillman, NJ is $3.51 per gallon.

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

Today in Skillman, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $3.28 per gallon, which amounts to $327.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Skillman, NJ ranges from $3.28 to $3.75 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.51 per gallon.

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

Heating oil prices in Skillman, NJ have fallen in the last day by -$0.23.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Skillman, NJ ranges from $3.28 to $3.75 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 Skillman, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Skillman, NJ by $0.01 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $1.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Skillman, NJ?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.51 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.28 to $3.75 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Skillman, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Skillman, NJ ranges from $3.28 to $3.75 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 Skillman, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Skillman, NJ. Over the past year, Skillman, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.83 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.32 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.51, and $2.55 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.28. 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.