Cheapest Cumberland County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on January 8, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | $2.980 |
| 01/06/2026 | $3.149 |
| 01/05/2026 | $3.149 |
| 01/04/2026 | $3.149 |
| 01/03/2026 | $3.149 |
| 01/02/2026 | $3.149 |
| 01/01/2026 | $3.149 |
| 12/31/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/30/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/29/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/28/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/27/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/26/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/25/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/24/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/23/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/22/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/21/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/20/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/19/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/18/2025 | $3.149 |
| 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 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Cumberland Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a host of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Cumberland, used by 2,627,206 or 74% of residents. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Cumberland homeowners 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%).
Cumberland 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 Cumberland
Oil has become losing popularity in Cumberland. In the 3 years since 2022, the number of families using number two heating oil fell from 231,690 to 185,324, a 20% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Cumberland
Between 2022 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel decreased from 89,511 to 70,406, a 21% change. Comparing 2022 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 2,560,329 to 2,627,206, a 3% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Cumberland
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Cumberland. Since 2022, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 568,299 to 617,773, a 9% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Cumberland
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 Cumberland are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 49% gain from 2022, when 7,925 homes utilized 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’s overall number two heating oil use fluctuates from year to year based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn more and more fuel oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Cumberland was 33.5°F, which was 4.7°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Cumberland County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 33.5° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 38.2° F |
Cumberland County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Cumberland residences heating with number two heating oil, picking which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Cumberland 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 choose one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Cumberland. Full service companies such as or offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The client 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 clients who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Examples of 2 Cumberland cash heating oil companies serving Cumberland include Bottom Dollar Heating Oil and Oil Depot New Jersey.
Cumberland Oil Company Fast Facts: Oil Companies Serving Cumberland: 3 companies .
Average Number of Cumberland Households Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 0
