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Oil Prices in Long Branch, NJ

Updated on March 28, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Globe Discount	$3.73	Yes	Yes
Lawes Discount Oil	$3.50	Yes	Yes
NJ Easy	$3.53	Yes	Yes
Globe Petroleum	Call for price	No	No
Lawes Home Comfort	Call for price	No	No

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Quantity	Price	Updated At
100 gallonsgals	$3.50 per gallon/gal	Mar 28, 2025, 5:00 PM
150 gallonsgals	$3.20 per gallon/gal	Mar 28, 2025, 5:00 PM
200 gallonsgals	$3.18 per gallon/gal	Mar 28, 2025, 5:00 PM
250 gallonsgals	$3.18 per gallon/gal	Mar 28, 2025, 5:00 PM

Long Branch Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on March 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	+$0.010
1 Month Trend	-$0.033
1 Year Trend	-$0.118

Long Branch Heating Oil Price History

Updated on March 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
03/28/2025	$3.586
03/27/2025	$3.586
03/26/2025	$3.379
03/25/2025	$3.576
03/24/2025	$3.576
03/23/2025	$3.576
03/22/2025	$3.576
03/21/2025	$3.576
03/20/2025	$3.553
03/19/2025	$3.549
03/18/2025	$3.559
03/17/2025	$3.549
03/16/2025	$3.563
03/15/2025	$3.563
03/14/2025	$3.563
03/13/2025	$3.443
03/12/2025	$3.536
03/11/2025	$3.596
03/10/2025	$3.616
03/09/2025	$3.649
03/08/2025	$3.649
03/07/2025	$3.649
03/06/2025	$3.666
03/05/2025	$3.696
03/04/2025	$3.693
03/03/2025	$3.699
03/02/2025	$3.689
03/01/2025	$3.689
02/28/2025	$3.689
02/27/2025	$3.676

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Long Branch Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Long Branch, used by 9,635 or 71.28% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Long Branch homeowners is electricity, used by 2,999 homes (22.19%). The remaining homes are heated with no fuel (547), propane (494), heating oil (254), and other fuels (189).

Long Branch Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Long Branch Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	9,635	71.3%
Electricity	2,999	22.2%
No Fuel	547	4.1%
Propane	494	3.7%
Heating Oil	254	1.9%
Other Fuels	189	1.4%
Solar	53	0.4%

Natural gas (71.3%)

Electricity (22.2%)

No fuel (4.1%)

Propane (3.7%)

Heating oil (1.9%)

Other fuels (1.4%)

Solar (0.4%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Long Branch

Heating oil has become less popular in Long Branch. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 429 to 254, a 40.79% drop.

Long Branch Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	564
2012	552
2013	548
2014	508
2015	524
2016	429
2017	449
2018	382
2019	395
2020	286
2021	270
2022	254

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Long Branch

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 119 to 494.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 9,052 to 9,635.

Electricity use for home heating in Long Branch

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Long Branch. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,303 to 2,999, a 30.22% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Long Branch

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.

Currently, 53 homes in Long Branch are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2016, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Long Branch, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Long Branch homeowners purchased a total of 166,919 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Long Branch ranks 264^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Long Branch ranks 3105^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Long Branch’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 Long Branch, the average outside temperature was 1.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Long Branch Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	39.8° F
2023 - 2024	41.6° F

Long Branch Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Long Branch homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Long Branch 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 Long Branch. 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 Long Branch 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 Long Branch include Globe Discount and Lawes Discount Oil.

Long Branch Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Long Branch: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Long Branch: 18 miles

Average Number Of Long Branch Homes Served Per Company: 50 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Long Branch Oil Company: 33,383 gallons per year

Long Branch, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 254 households in Long Branch, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Long Branch, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Long Branch, NJ Households	Long Branch, NJ Heating Oil Households
13,517	254

5 Long Branch, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 166,918 gallons of heating oil delivered to Long Branch, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Long Branch, NJ community relies on its 5 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 Long Branch, 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 Long Branch, NJ.

Long Branch Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Long Branch, NJ today is $3.50 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Long Branch, NJ ranges from a low of $3.50 to a high of $3.73. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $3.59.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $359.00 in Long Branch, NJ. Prices range from $349.90 to $373.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Long Branch, NJ has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.06 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Long Branch, NJ is $3.59 per gallon.

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

Today in Long Branch, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $3.50 per gallon, which amounts to $349.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Long Branch, NJ ranges from $3.50 to $3.73 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.59 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Long Branch, NJ ranges from $3.50 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 Long Branch, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Long Branch, NJ by $0.06 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $6.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Long Branch, NJ?

As of today, March 29th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.59 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.50 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 Long Branch, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Long Branch, NJ ranges from $3.50 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 Long Branch, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Long Branch, NJ. Over the past year, Long Branch, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.62 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.03 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.59, and $2.12 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.50. 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.