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Oil Prices in Plainsboro, NJ
Updated Today at 08:09 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacquar Fuel Oil | $3.24 | Yes | Yes |
| Central New Jersey Heating Oil Inc | $3.26 | Yes | Yes |
| PFO Heating & Air Conditioning | $3.90 | Yes | Yes |
| Skylands Online | $3.82 | 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 | $3.24 | $3.26 | Jan 21, 2025, 9:00 AM |
| 150 | $3.24 | $3.26 | Jan 21, 2025, 9:00 AM |
| 200 | $3.24 | $3.21 | Jan 21, 2025, 9:00 AM |
| 250 | $3.24 | $3.21 | Jan 21, 2025, 9:00 AM |
Plainsboro Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 01/21/2025 | $3.555 |
| 01/20/2025 | $3.555 |
| 01/19/2025 | $3.609 |
| 01/18/2025 | $3.609 |
| 01/17/2025 | $3.609 |
| 01/16/2025 | $3.490 |
| 01/15/2025 | $3.430 |
| 01/14/2025 | $3.694 |
| 01/13/2025 | $3.629 |
| 01/12/2025 | $3.327 |
| 01/11/2025 | $3.327 |
| 01/10/2025 | $3.327 |
| 01/09/2025 | $3.509 |
| 01/08/2025 | $3.252 |
| 01/07/2025 | $3.240 |
| 01/06/2025 | $3.180 |
| 01/05/2025 | $3.080 |
| 01/04/2025 | $3.080 |
| 01/03/2025 | $3.080 |
| 01/02/2025 | $3.173 |
| 01/01/2025 | $3.197 |
| 12/31/2024 | $3.046 |
| 12/30/2024 | $3.025 |
| 12/29/2024 | $3.089 |
| 12/28/2024 | $3.089 |
| 12/27/2024 | $3.089 |
| 12/26/2024 | $3.079 |
| 12/25/2024 | $3.146 |
| 12/24/2024 | $3.079 |
| 12/23/2024 | $3.323 |
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
| Fuel | Plainsboro Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 4,462 | 51.8% |
| Natural Gas | 4,057 | 47.1% |
| Heating Oil | 143 | 1.7% |
| Propane | 15 | 0.2% |
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 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 272 to 143, a 47.43% drop.
Plainsboro Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 307 |
| 2012 | 272 |
| 2013 | 292 |
| 2014 | 250 |
| 2015 | 175 |
| 2016 | 155 |
| 2017 | 147 |
| 2018 | 154 |
| 2019 | 134 |
| 2020 | 188 |
| 2021 | 164 |
| 2022 | 143 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Plainsboro
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 78 to 15.
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 3,798 to 4,057.
Electricity use for home heating in Plainsboro
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Plainsboro. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 3,941 to 4,462, a 13.22% 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 0.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Plainsboro Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38.7° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 39.3° 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 Households | Plainsboro, NJ Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 8,617 | 143 |
7 Plainsboro, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 93,974 gallons of heating oil delivered to Plainsboro, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, 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.
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