Mercer County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | $3.198 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.198 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.192 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.192 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.192 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.176 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.135 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.133 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.266 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.268 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.268 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.268 |
| 10/30/2025 | $3.225 |
| 10/29/2025 | $3.194 |
| 10/28/2025 | $2.958 |
| 10/27/2025 | $2.938 |
| 10/26/2025 | $3.093 |
| 10/25/2025 | $3.093 |
| 10/24/2025 | $3.093 |
| 10/23/2025 | $3.080 |
| 10/22/2025 | $3.080 |
| 10/21/2025 | $3.081 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.081 |
| 10/19/2025 | $3.145 |
| 10/18/2025 | $3.145 |
| 10/17/2025 | $3.145 |
| 10/16/2025 | $3.145 |
| 10/15/2025 | $3.071 |
| 10/14/2025 | $3.174 |
| 10/13/2025 | $3.185 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Mercer Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Mercer, used by 647663 or 75 % of homeowners. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Mercer families is Electricity, used by 135616 homes (16 %). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (5), Propane (2), Solar (0), and Wood (0).
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 785763208 | 71960634 | 637193025 | 48812146 | 24289218 | 1892632 | 6488458 |
| 2024 | 754831776 | 73626642 | 632888389 | 54660244 | 23267055 | 3081321 | 6989588 |
| 2023 | 724456073 | 75027955 | 627975535 | 60482325 | 22238794 | 4178831 | 7432514 |
| 2022 | 712860681 | 74329532 | 616540346 | 63226214 | 22290331 | 4123694 | 7500830 |
| 2021 | 708879156 | 72424198 | 600163166 | 64926934 | 23088164 | 3457047 | 7334952 |
| 2020 | 702585625 | 71392940 | 585415553 | 66444204 | 24243376 | 2936238 | 7227970 |
| 2019 | 696852801 | 70107447 | 571283653 | 68034713 | 25594875 | 2459570 | 7114640 |
| 2018 | 692877382 | 68738529 | 558878182 | 69840033 | 26854117 | 2016691 | 7054538 |
| 2017 | 689185023 | 68249744 | 549060635 | 71867897 | 27926877 | 1655265 | 7069404 |
| 2016 | 685297262 | 67752439 | 539238282 | 74036776 | 28705761 | 1331396 | 6972832 |
| 2015 | 682586566 | 67422742 | 528934732 | 76878900 | 29256880 | 1048739 | 6783052 |
| 2014 | 681481000 | 67667806 | 518506214 | 80221324 | 29517250 | 856792 | 6601181 |
| 2013 | 681064819 | 68353810 | 508282015 | 83646408 | 29396714 | 731588 | 6387701 |
| 2012 | 682284503 | 69254676 | 498125184 | 87456210 | 29012302 | 634283 | 6127876 |
| 2011 | 683725876 | 70645477 | 487726119 | 91329937 | 28289868 | 573370 | 5937157 |
| 2010 | 684479945 | 72690276 | 476673896 | 95397455 | 27474948 | 584015 | 5997025 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Mercer
Oil has become less popular in Mercer. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of families using oil declined from 64644 to 41959, a 35 % drop.
| Date | Households |
|---|
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Mercer
Between 2015 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 11001 to 21056, a 91 % change. Comparing 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 578616 to 647663, a 12 % change.
Electricity use for home heating in Mercer
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are becoming more popular in Mercer. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 90479 to 135616, a 50 % change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Mercer
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Today, 796 homes in Mercer are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 542 % growth from 2015, when 124 homes incorporated active solar heating.
Mercer County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Mercer County homeowners purchased a total of 6 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Mercer’s overall fuel oil use fluctuates, yearly. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ furnaces need to burn increasing amounts of fuel oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Mercer was 35°F, which was 2°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Mercer County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 40.6° F |
Mercer County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Mercer homeowners heating with fuel oil, picking which of the 11 heating oil companies that serve Mercer is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 13 “full-service” oil companies that serve Mercer. Full service companies such as PFO Heating & Air Conditioning or PFO Heating & Air Conditioning offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The homeowner does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “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 oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. A few of the 2 Mercer cash heating oil companies serving Mercer include Jacquar Fuel Oil Inc and K W Rastall Inc. Mercer Heating Oil Company Statistics Fuel oil Companies Serving Mercer: 11 companies
Mercer Heating Oil Delivery Overview
41,959 houses in Mercer heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Mercer temperatures drop as low as 35° F each winter. 5 of Mercer residences rely on oil each winter. 21 Mercer Number Two Heating Oil Companies You Can Trust With 20,979,500 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Mercer homeowners during this past winter, the Mercer community depends on its 21 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery has two parts to it: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Mercer, two of the closest terminals are Sunoco in Linden, NJ and Sunoco in Linden, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to residences and companies throughout Mercer and the surrounding region.
6.42% of Mercer County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Mercer County Households | Mercer County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 147,420 | 9,459 |
52 Mercer County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 6 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Mercer County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Mercer County community relies on its 52 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 Mercer County, 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 Mercer County.
