Hudson County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/29/2025 | $3.173 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.173 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.173 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.173 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.208 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.208 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.213 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.213 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.213 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.213 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.199 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.180 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.172 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.172 |
| 11/15/2025 | $3.172 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.172 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.168 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.174 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.085 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.080 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.055 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.055 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.055 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.055 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.026 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.026 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.232 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.238 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.238 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.238 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Hudson Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Hudson, used by 29,329,619 or 73% of homeowners. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Hudson households is Electricity, used by 7,239,965 homes (18%). The other homes are heated with Heating Oil (6%), Propane (3%), Other (0.5%), and Wood (0.4%).
Hudson County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29329619 | 1049471 | 7239965 | 2221569 | 154787 | 39893 | 174840 |
| 2024 | 29971190 | 1048805 | 6910736 | 2496805 | 142667 | 60149 | 190558 |
| 2023 | 30506496 | 1046096 | 6601589 | 2767077 | 131171 | 78641 | 204716 |
| 2022 | 30531952 | 1016907 | 6301178 | 2901685 | 129915 | 78556 | 201996 |
| 2021 | 30374036 | 958364 | 5963306 | 3021832 | 135068 | 70305 | 191015 |
| 2020 | 29714124 | 887456 | 5592509 | 3102094 | 141686 | 62042 | 183479 |
| 2019 | 29162603 | 811896 | 5206069 | 3192263 | 148163 | 52623 | 169681 |
| 2018 | 29022565 | 766942 | 4968647 | 3337899 | 156344 | 42041 | 161098 |
| 2017 | 28833947 | 748532 | 4828640 | 3501438 | 168171 | 32172 | 158171 |
| 2016 | 28670668 | 741323 | 4731417 | 3686150 | 177238 | 24401 | 152940 |
| 2015 | 28530661 | 739660 | 4620717 | 3917066 | 177911 | 17853 | 141727 |
| 2014 | 28416542 | 739682 | 4503719 | 4149546 | 172981 | 12939 | 128167 |
| 2013 | 28313635 | 745905 | 4392796 | 4376963 | 166888 | 9044 | 117252 |
| 2012 | 28198316 | 753570 | 4255774 | 4644621 | 155931 | 5928 | 109831 |
| 2011 | 28039203 | 754637 | 4136200 | 4911400 | 140798 | 4108 | 104335 |
| 2010 | 27819915 | 753238 | 4032541 | 5189060 | 130312 | 3650 | 101669 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Hudson
Number two heating oil has become decreasing in demand in Hudson. In the 10 years since 2015, the number of families using heating oil dipped from 3,917,066 to 2,221,569, a 43% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Hudson County
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 178950 |
| 2025-11-10 | 178975 |
| 2025-11-09 | 179007 |
| 2025-11-08 | 179035 |
| 2025-11-07 | 179088 |
| 2025-11-06 | 179115 |
| 2025-11-05 | 179149 |
| 2025-11-04 | 179186 |
| 2025-11-03 | 179223 |
| 2025-11-02 | 179262 |
| 2025-11-01 | 179298 |
| 2025-10-31 | 179294 |
| 2025-10-30 | 179320 |
| 2025-10-29 | 179346 |
| 2025-10-28 | 179384 |
| 2025-10-27 | 179425 |
| 2025-10-26 | 179461 |
| 2025-10-25 | 179504 |
| 2025-10-24 | 179536 |
| 2025-10-23 | 179573 |
| 2025-10-22 | 179626 |
| 2025-10-21 | 179654 |
| 2025-10-20 | 179684 |
| 2025-10-19 | 179723 |
| 2025-10-18 | 179761 |
| 2025-10-17 | 179800 |
| 2025-10-16 | 179831 |
| 2025-10-15 | 179882 |
| 2025-10-14 | 179929 |
| 2025-10-13 | 179961 |
| 2025-10-12 | 179999 |
| 2025-10-11 | 180036 |
| 2025-10-10 | 180076 |
| 2025-10-09 | 180111 |
| 2025-10-08 | 180134 |
| 2025-10-07 | 180186 |
| 2025-10-06 | 180224 |
| 2025-10-05 | 180257 |
| 2025-10-04 | 180299 |
| 2025-10-03 | 180330 |
| 2025-10-02 | 180376 |
| 2025-10-01 | 180415 |
| 2025-09-30 | 180440 |
| 2025-09-29 | 180466 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Hudson
Between 2015 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 739,660 to 1,049,471, a 42% change. Comparing 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 28,530,661 to 29,329,619, a 3% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Hudson
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Hudson. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 4,620,717 to 7,239,965, a 57% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Hudson
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. Now, 39,893 homes in Hudson are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 123% gain from 2015, when 17,853 homes utilized active solar heating.
Hudson County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Hudson County homeowners purchased a total of 7 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Hudson’s overall fuel oil consumption fluctuates annually based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn increasing amounts of heating oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Hudson was 34°F, which was 0.5°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Hudson County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 27.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 27° F |
Hudson County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Hudson residences heating with fuel oil, picking which of the 22 heating oil companies that serve Hudson plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Hudson. Full service companies such as or offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and heating system 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 customer does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for homeowners who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in return for better 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. Some of the 2 Hudson cash heating oil companies serving Hudson include Deinrich Fuel Oil Inc and National Fuel Oil Inc.
Hudson Heating Oil Company Statistics: Oil Companies Serving Hudson: 22 companies . Average Number of Hudson Households Served per Heating Oil company : 10536
Hudson Heating Oil Delivery Overview
1,689,780 houses in Hudson heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Hudson temperatures drop as low as 33° F each winter. 5% of Hudson residences depend on heating oil delivery each winter.
3.16% of Hudson County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Hudson County Households | Hudson County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2.8M | 90,670 |
197 Hudson Heating Oil Companies Homeowners Can Count On
With 169,797,916.341 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Hudson homeowners the last heating season, the Hudson community depends on its 197 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery can be summed up in two steps: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Hudson, two of the closest terminals are Sunoco in Linden, NJ and Sunoco in Linden, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to homes and businesses throughout Hudson and the surrounding vicinity.
