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Oil Prices in Plainsboro, NJ

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Jacquar Fuel Oil $2.86 Yes Yes
Central New Jersey Heating Oil Inc $2.88 Yes Yes
PFO Heating & Air Conditioning $3.75 Yes Yes
Skylands Online $3.28 Yes Yes
K W Rastall Inc Call for price No No
Delaware Petroleum Co Call for price No No
Skylands Energy Service Call for price No No

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Plainsboro, NJ Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.86 $2.88 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$2.86 $2.88 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$2.86 $2.83 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$2.86 $2.83 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM

Plainsboro Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend+$0.130
1 Month Trend-$0.003
1 Year Trend-$0.366

Plainsboro Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$3.192
12/20/2024$3.192
12/19/2024$3.085
12/18/2024$3.013
12/17/2024$3.085
12/16/2024$3.087
12/15/2024$3.062
12/14/2024$3.062
12/13/2024$3.062
12/12/2024$3.062
12/11/2024$3.055
12/10/2024$3.052
12/09/2024$3.047
12/08/2024$3.055
12/07/2024$3.055
12/06/2024$3.055
12/05/2024$3.159
12/04/2024$3.039
12/03/2024$3.193
12/02/2024$3.324
12/01/2024$3.399
11/30/2024$3.399
11/29/2024$3.094
11/28/2024$3.094
11/27/2024$3.094
11/26/2024$3.094
11/25/2024$3.094
11/24/2024$3.194
11/23/2024$3.194
11/22/2024$3.194

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Plainsboro, used by 4,462 or 51.78% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Plainsboro homeowners is natural gas, used by 4,057 homes (47.08%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (143), propane (15).

Plainsboro Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelPlainsboro Households % of Households
Electricity4,46251.8%
Natural Gas4,05747.1%
Heating Oil1431.7%
Propane150.2%

Electricity (51.8%)

Natural gas (47.1%)

Heating oil (1.7%)

Propane (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Plainsboro

Heating oil has become less popular in Plainsboro. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 154 to 143, a 7.14% drop.

Plainsboro Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011307
2012272
2013292
2014250
2015175
2016155
2017147
2018154
2019134
2020188
2021164
2022143

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Plainsboro

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 29 to 15.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 4,023 to 4,057.

Electricity use for home heating in Plainsboro

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Plainsboro. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 3,584 to 4,462, a 24.50% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Plainsboro

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 Plainsboro have not yet adopted solar heating.

Plainsboro, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Plainsboro homeowners purchased a total of 93,974 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Plainsboro ranks 337th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Plainsboro ranks 4035th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Plainsboro’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 Plainsboro, the average outside temperature was 4.2° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Plainsboro Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202543.5° F
2023 - 202439.3° F

Plainsboro Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Plainsboro homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Plainsboro 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 Plainsboro. Full service companies such as Skylands Energy Service or PFO Heating & Air Conditioning 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 Plainsboro 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 Plainsboro include Jacquar Fuel Oil and K W Rastall Inc.

Plainsboro Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Plainsboro: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Plainsboro: 18 miles

Average Number Of Plainsboro Homes Served Per Company: 20 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Plainsboro Oil Company: 13,424 gallons per year

Plainsboro, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 143 households in Plainsboro, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Plainsboro, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

1% of Plainsboro, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Plainsboro, NJ HouseholdsPlainsboro, NJ Heating Oil Households
8,617143

7 Plainsboro, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 93,974 gallons of heating oil delivered to Plainsboro, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Plainsboro, NJ community relies on its 7 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 Plainsboro, NJ, 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 Plainsboro, NJ.

Plainsboro Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Plainsboro, NJ today is $2.86 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Plainsboro, NJ ranges from a low of $2.86 to a high of $3.75. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $3.19.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $319.00 in Plainsboro, NJ. Prices range from $286.00 to $375.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Plainsboro, NJ has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.20 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Plainsboro, NJ is $3.19 per gallon.

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

Today in Plainsboro, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $2.86 per gallon, which amounts to $286.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Plainsboro, NJ ranges from $2.86 to $3.75 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.19 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Plainsboro, NJ ranges from $2.86 to $3.75 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 Plainsboro, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Plainsboro, NJ by $0.20 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $20.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Plainsboro, NJ?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.19 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.86 to $3.75 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Plainsboro, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Plainsboro, NJ ranges from $2.86 to $3.75 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 Plainsboro, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Plainsboro, NJ. Over the past year, Plainsboro, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.83 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.64 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.19, and $2.97 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.86. 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.

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