Middlesex County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/29/2025 | $3.185 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.185 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.192 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.194 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.218 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.243 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.271 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.271 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.271 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.290 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.286 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.202 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.188 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.182 |
| 11/15/2025 | $3.182 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.182 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.157 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.185 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.122 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.111 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.093 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.093 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.093 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.077 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.055 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.051 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.113 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.128 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.128 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.128 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Middlesex Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the preferred choice in Middlesex, used by 29,329,619 or 73% of homeowners. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Middlesex residents is Electricity, used by 7,239,965 homes (18%). The remaining homes are heated with Heating Oil (6%), Propane (3%), Other (0.5%), and Wood (0.4%).
Middlesex 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 Middlesex
Number two heating oil has become less popular in Middlesex. In the 2 years since 2023, the number of residents using number two heating oil decreased from 2,767,077 to 2,221,569, a 20% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Middlesex 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 Middlesex
Between 2023 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel stayed the same from 1,046,096 to 1,049,471, a 0% change. Comparing 2023 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel decreased from 30,506,496 to 29,329,619, a 4% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Middlesex
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Middlesex. Since 2023, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 6,601,589 to 7,239,965, a 10% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Middlesex
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. 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, 39,893 homes in Middlesex are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 49% drop from 2023, when 78,641 homes utilized active solar heating.
Middlesex County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Middlesex County homeowners purchased a total of 8 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Middlesex’s overall number two heating oil consumption changes annually based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn increasing amounts of number two heating oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Middlesex was 34°F, which was 0.5°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Middlesex County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.5° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 29.5° F |
Middlesex County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Middlesex families heating with oil, picking which of the 34 heating oil companies that serve Middlesex makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 39 “full-service” oil companies that serve Middlesex. Full service companies such as Skylands Energy Service or Skylands Energy Service offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two heating 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 clients who are on a budget. 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. A few of the 2 Middlesex cash heating oil companies serving Middlesex include Jacquar Fuel Oil and K W Rastall Inc.
Middlesex Number Two Heating Oil Company Fast Facts: Oil Companies Serving Middlesex: 34 companies . Average Number of Middlesex Homes Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 12287
Middlesex Heating Oil Delivery Overview
1,689,780 homes in Middlesex heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Middlesex temperatures drop as low as 33° F each winter. 5% of Middlesex houses depend on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
3.1% of Middlesex County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Middlesex County Households | Middlesex County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 3.8M | 118,762 |
468 Middlesex Heating Oil Companies Serving The Community
With 169,797,916.341 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Middlesex homes last winter, the Middlesex community looks to its 468 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 Middlesex, two of the closest terminals are Sunoco in Linden, NJ and Sunoco in Linden, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses throughout Middlesex and the surrounding area.
