Cumberland County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 06/18/2025 | $3.138 |
| 06/17/2025 | $3.138 |
| 06/16/2025 | $3.157 |
| 06/13/2025 | $3.082 |
| 06/12/2025 | $3.109 |
| 06/11/2025 | $3.077 |
| 06/10/2025 | $3.049 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.049 |
| 06/06/2025 | $3.053 |
| 06/05/2025 | $3.053 |
| 06/04/2025 | $3.028 |
| 06/03/2025 | $3.014 |
| 06/02/2025 | $3.010 |
| 05/30/2025 | $3.017 |
| 05/29/2025 | $3.040 |
| 05/28/2025 | $3.020 |
| 05/27/2025 | $3.061 |
| 05/26/2025 | $3.061 |
| 05/23/2025 | $3.020 |
| 05/22/2025 | $3.060 |
| 05/21/2025 | $3.060 |
| 05/20/2025 | $3.060 |
| 05/19/2025 | $3.056 |
| 05/16/2025 | $3.022 |
| 05/15/2025 | $3.067 |
| 05/14/2025 | $3.033 |
| 05/13/2025 | $3.046 |
| 05/12/2025 | $3.039 |
| 05/09/2025 | $3.035 |
| 05/08/2025 | $3.037 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Cumberland County Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Cumberland County, used by 2,618,092 or 74.00% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Cumberland County homeowners is electricity, used by 532,344 homes (15.05%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (258,381), propane (91,132), no fuel (30,011), and other fuels (19,813).
Cumberland County Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Cumberland County Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 2.6M | 74.0% |
| Electricity | 532,344 | 15.1% |
| Heating Oil | 258,381 | 7.3% |
| Propane | 91,132 | 2.6% |
| No Fuel | 30,011 | 0.9% |
| Other Fuels | 19,813 | 0.6% |
| Wood | 12,502 | 0.3% |
| Solar | 7,334 | 0.2% |
| Coal | 971 | 0.0% |
Natural gas (74.0%)
Electricity (15.1%)
Heating oil (7.3%)
Propane (2.6%)
No fuel (0.9%)
Other fuels (0.6%)
Wood (0.3%)
Solar (0.2%)
Coal (0.0%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Cumberland County
Heating oil has become less popular in Cumberland County. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 298,525 to 258,381, a 13.45% drop.
Cumberland County Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 420,231 |
| 2012 | 397,731 |
| 2013 | 374,390 |
| 2014 | 353,791 |
| 2015 | 336,160 |
| 2016 | 314,964 |
| 2017 | 298,525 |
| 2018 | 284,056 |
| 2019 | 271,250 |
| 2020 | 260,383 |
| 2021 | 256,421 |
| 2022 | 258,381 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Cumberland County
Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 61,831 to 91,132.
Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,396,108 to 2,618,092.
Electricity use for home heating in Cumberland County
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Cumberland County. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 397,564 to 532,344, a 33.90% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Cumberland County
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, 7,334 homes in Cumberland County are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 213.82% increase from 2017, when only 2,337 homes had installed active solar heating.
Cumberland County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Cumberland County homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Cumberland County’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 Cumberland County, the average outside temperature was 2.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Cumberland County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 40.6° F |
Cumberland County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Cumberland County homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 1 heating oil companies that serve Cumberland County 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Cumberland County. Full service companies such as undefined 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 Cumberland County 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 Cumberland County include Pedroni Fuel Co and undefined.
Cumberland County Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Cumberland County: 1 companies
Average Number Of Cumberland County Homes Served Per Company: 3,056 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Cumberland County Oil Company: 2,008,284 gallons per year
Cumberland County Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 3,056 households in Cumberland County heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Cumberland County temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
13% of Cumberland County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Cumberland County Households | Cumberland County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 22,685 | 3,056 |
1 Cumberland County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Cumberland County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Cumberland County community relies on its 1 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 Cumberland County, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in Thorofare, NJ and Etmt in Westville, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Cumberland County.
