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Oil Prices in Highlands, NJ
Updated Today at 01:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawes Discount Oil | $3.36 | Yes | Yes |
| NJ Easy | $3.36 | Yes | Yes |
| Bacardi Oil Service | Call for price | No | No |
| Globe Discount | Call for price | No | No |
| Globe Petroleum | Call for price | No | No |
| Lawes Home Comfort | Call for price | No | No |
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 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 429th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Highlands ranks 5207th 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 1.7° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Highlands Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 39.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 41.5° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest Highlands, NJ Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.36 per gallon/gal | Sep 4, 2025, 1:00 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.06 per gallon/gal | Sep 4, 2025, 1:00 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.04 per gallon/gal | Sep 4, 2025, 1:00 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.04 per gallon/gal | Sep 4, 2025, 1:00 PM |
Highlands Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 09/04/2025 | $3.359 |
| 09/03/2025 | $3.196 |
| 09/02/2025 | $3.166 |
| 09/01/2025 | $3.166 |
| 08/31/2025 | $3.156 |
| 08/30/2025 | $3.156 |
| 08/29/2025 | $3.156 |
| 08/28/2025 | $3.056 |
| 08/26/2025 | $3.176 |
| 08/25/2025 | $3.086 |
| 08/24/2025 | $3.176 |
| 08/23/2025 | $3.176 |
| 08/22/2025 | $3.176 |
| 08/21/2025 | $3.163 |
| 08/20/2025 | $3.163 |
| 08/19/2025 | $3.163 |
| 08/18/2025 | $3.163 |
| 08/17/2025 | $3.264 |
| 08/16/2025 | $3.264 |
| 08/15/2025 | $3.264 |
| 08/14/2025 | $3.163 |
| 08/13/2025 | $3.176 |
| 08/12/2025 | $3.179 |
| 08/10/2025 | $3.173 |
| 08/09/2025 | $3.173 |
| 08/08/2025 | $3.173 |
| 08/07/2025 | $3.173 |
| 08/06/2025 | $3.179 |
| 08/05/2025 | $3.196 |
| 08/04/2025 | $3.209 |
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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.
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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 2024, 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
Is the price of heating oil in Highlands, NJ rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Highlands, NJ has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.22 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 $3.36 per gallon, which amounts to $335.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Highlands, NJ?
Heating oil prices in Highlands, NJ have not changed in the last 24 hours.
Is heating oil going up or down in Highlands, NJ?
Heating oil prices have gone up in Highlands, NJ by $0.22 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $22.00 for a 100-gallon order.
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 $2.22 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.36, and $2.22 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.36. 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.
