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Oil Prices in Highlands, NJ

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Bacardi Oil Service	$2.88	Yes	Yes
Globe Discount	$3.73	Yes	Yes
Lawes Discount Oil	$3.25	Yes	Yes
NJ Easy	$3.23	Yes	Yes
Globe Petroleum	Call for price	No	No
Lawes Home Comfort	Call for price	No	No

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Highlands, NJ Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Highlands, NJ

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.88	$3.23	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
150	$2.88	$2.93	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
200	$2.88	$2.91	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
250	$2.88	$2.91	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM

Highlands Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	+$0.100
1 Month Trend	+$0.492
1 Year Trend	-$0.265

Highlands Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$3.272
12/20/2024	$3.272
12/19/2024	$3.282
12/18/2024	$3.287
12/17/2024	$3.295
12/16/2024	$3.287
12/15/2024	$3.172
12/14/2024	$3.172
12/13/2024	$3.172
12/12/2024	$3.172
12/11/2024	$3.079
12/10/2024	$3.076
12/09/2024	$3.066
12/08/2024	$3.076
12/07/2024	$3.076
12/06/2024	$3.076
12/05/2024	$3.089
12/04/2024	$3.103
12/03/2024	$2.830
12/02/2024	$3.066
12/01/2024	$3.066
11/30/2024	$3.066
11/29/2024	$3.066
11/28/2024	$3.014
11/27/2024	$3.014
11/26/2024	$3.044
11/25/2024	$3.113
11/24/2024	$3.109
11/23/2024	$3.109
11/22/2024	$3.109

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Highlands Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Highlands, used by 1,443 or 59.24% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Highlands homeowners is electricity, used by 957 homes (39.29%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (55), propane (37).

Highlands Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Highlands Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	1,443	59.2%
Electricity	957	39.3%
Heating Oil	55	2.3%
Propane	37	1.5%

Natural gas (59.2%)

Electricity (39.3%)

Heating oil (2.3%)

Propane (1.5%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Highlands

Heating oil has become more popular in Highlands. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes rose from 52 to 55, a 5.77% lift.

Highlands Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	97
2012	86
2013	51
2014	44
2015	46
2016	46
2017	60
2018	52
2019	36
2020	8
2021	21
2022	55

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Highlands

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 19 to 37.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,598 to 1,443.

Electricity use for home heating in Highlands

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Highlands. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 1,056 to 957, a 9.38% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Highlands

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.

Homeowners in Highlands have not yet adopted solar heating.

Highlands, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Highlands homeowners purchased a total of 36,144 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Highlands ranks 429^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Highlands ranks 5207^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Highlands’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 Highlands, the average outside temperature was 4.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Highlands Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	46° F
2023 - 2024	41.5° F

Highlands Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Highlands homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Highlands 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Highlands. Full service companies such as Lawes Home Comfort or Globe Petroleum 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 Highlands 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 Highlands include Globe Discount and Lawes Discount Oil.

Highlands Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Highlands: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Highlands: 18 miles

Average Number Of Highlands Homes Served Per Company: 9 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Highlands Oil Company: 6,023 gallons per year

Highlands, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 55 households in Highlands, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Highlands, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

2% of Highlands, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Highlands, NJ Households	Highlands, NJ Heating Oil Households
2,436	55

6 Highlands, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 36,143 gallons of heating oil delivered to Highlands, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Highlands, NJ community relies on its 6 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 Highlands, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Newark, NJ and Psx in Tremley Point, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Highlands, NJ.

Highlands Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Highlands, NJ?

The best price of home heating oil in Highlands, NJ today is $2.88 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Highlands, NJ ranges from a low of $2.88 to a high of $3.73. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $3.27.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Highlands, NJ?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $327.00 in Highlands, NJ. Prices range from $288.00 to $373.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Highlands, NJ rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Highlands, NJ has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.24 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Highlands, NJ?

The average price of home heating oil in Highlands, NJ is $3.27 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Highlands, NJ?

Today in Highlands, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $2.88 per gallon, which amounts to $288.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Highlands, NJ?

The current price of heating oil in Highlands, NJ ranges from $2.88 to $3.73 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.27 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Highlands, NJ?

The current price of home heating oil in Highlands, NJ ranges from $2.88 to $3.73 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Highlands, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Highlands, NJ by $0.24 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $24.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Highlands, NJ?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.27 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.88 to $3.73 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Highlands, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Highlands, NJ ranges from $2.88 to $3.73 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Highlands, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Highlands, NJ. Over the past year, Highlands, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.58 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.31 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.27, and $2.70 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.88. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.