Cheapest Camden County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on December 18, 2025
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/16/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/15/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/14/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/13/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/12/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/11/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/10/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/09/2025 | $3.099 |
| 12/08/2025 | $3.099 |
| 12/07/2025 | $3.099 |
| 12/06/2025 | $3.099 |
| 12/05/2025 | $3.099 |
| 12/04/2025 | $3.099 |
| 12/03/2025 | $3.099 |
| 12/02/2025 | $3.099 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/30/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/29/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.299 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.299 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.299 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.299 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.179 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.049 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Camden Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a host of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Camden, used by 2,627,206 or 74% of households. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Camden households is Electricity, used by 617,773 homes (17%). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (5%), Propane (2%), Other (0.4%), and Solar (0.3%).
Camden County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29,329,619 | 1,049,471 | 7,239,965 | 2,221,569 | 154,787 | 39,893 | 174,840 |
| 2024 | 29,971,190 | 1,048,805 | 6,910,736 | 2,496,805 | 142,667 | 60,149 | 190,558 |
| 2023 | 30,506,496 | 1,046,096 | 6,601,589 | 2,767,077 | 131,171 | 78,641 | 204,716 |
| 2022 | 30,531,952 | 1,016,907 | 6,301,178 | 2,901,685 | 129,915 | 78,556 | 201,996 |
| 2021 | 30,374,036 | 958,364 | 5,963,306 | 3,021,832 | 135,068 | 70,305 | 191,015 |
| 2020 | 29,714,124 | 887,456 | 5,592,509 | 3,102,094 | 141,686 | 62,042 | 183,479 |
| 2019 | 29,162,603 | 811,896 | 5,206,069 | 3,192,263 | 148,163 | 52,623 | 169,681 |
| 2018 | 29,022,565 | 766,942 | 4,968,647 | 3,337,899 | 156,344 | 42,041 | 161,098 |
| 2017 | 28,833,947 | 748,532 | 4,828,640 | 3,501,438 | 168,171 | 32,172 | 158,171 |
| 2016 | 28,670,668 | 741,323 | 4,731,417 | 3,686,150 | 177,238 | 24,401 | 152,940 |
| 2015 | 28,530,661 | 739,660 | 4,620,717 | 3,917,066 | 177,911 | 17,853 | 141,727 |
| 2014 | 28,416,542 | 739,682 | 4,503,719 | 4,149,546 | 172,981 | 12,939 | 128,167 |
| 2013 | 28,313,635 | 745,905 | 4,392,796 | 4,376,963 | 166,888 | 9,044 | 117,252 |
| 2012 | 28,198,316 | 753,570 | 4,255,774 | 4,644,621 | 155,931 | 5,928 | 109,831 |
| 2011 | 28,039,203 | 754,637 | 4,136,200 | 4,911,400 | 140,798 | 4,108 | 104,335 |
| 2010 | 27,819,915 | 753,238 | 4,032,541 | 5,189,060 | 130,312 | 3,650 | 101,669 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Camden
Heating oil has become losing popularity in Camden. In the 9 years since 2016, the number of families using heating oil dropped from 271,179 to 185,324, a 32% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Camden
Between 2016 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 59,916 to 70,406, a 18% change. Comparing 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel grew from 2,389,530 to 2,627,206, a 10% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Camden
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Camden. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 423,650 to 617,773, a 46% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Camden
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all 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 (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Today, 11,798 homes in Camden are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 267% gain from 2016, when 3,212 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Camden County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Camden County homeowners purchased a total of 7 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Camden’s overall number two heating oil consumption varies from year to year based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside dips, homes’ heating systems need to burn increasing amounts of number two heating oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Camden was 33.5°F, which was 0.5°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Camden County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 30.2° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 30.3° F |
Camden County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Camden homes heating with oil, picking which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Camden plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who are willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Camden. Full service companies such as or offer households annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The family does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for households who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the number two heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. Examples of 2 Camden cash heating oil companies serving Camden include SJ Fuel South Co Inc and Bottom Dollar Heating Oil.
Camden Heating Oil Company Fast Facts: Fuel oil Companies Serving Camden: 8 companies .
Average Number of Camden Homes Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 13400
Camden Heating Oil Delivery Overview
185,324 families in Camden heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Camden temperatures drop as low as 33° F each winter. 5% of Camden houses depend on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
4.44% of Camden County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Camden County Households | Camden County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2.4M | 107,199 |
182 Camden Oil Companies Serving The Community
With 169,797,916.341 gallons of heating oil delivered to Camden homeowners the last heating season, the Camden community depends on its 182 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Camden, two of the closest terminals are Sunoco in Linden, NJ and Sunoco in Linden, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to residences and companies throughout Camden and the surrounding area.
