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Oil Prices in Riverside, NJ
Updated Today at 06:44 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Petroleum Company | $3.55 | Yes | Yes |
| 7 Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Majestic Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| SJ Fuel South | Call for price | No | No |
| Cenco Heating and Propane | Call for price | No | No |
| Four Winds Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| MHO Express | Call for price | No | No |
Riverside Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Riverside homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Riverside 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Riverside. Full service companies such as undefined or undefined 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 Riverside 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 Riverside include SJ Fuel South Co Inc and Majestic Oil Company Inc.
Riverside Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Riverside: 7 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Riverside: 18 miles
Average Number Of Riverside Homes Served Per Company: 94 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Riverside Oil Company: 61,867 gallons per year
Riverside, NJ Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Riverside homeowners purchased a total of 433,069 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Riverside ranks 130th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Riverside ranks 1705th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Riverside’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 Riverside, the average outside temperature was 2.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Riverside Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38.7° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 41° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest Riverside, NJ Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.55 per gallon/gal | Jul 2, 2025, 6:43 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.30 per gallon/gal | Jul 2, 2025, 6:43 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.30 per gallon/gal | Jul 2, 2025, 6:43 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.30 per gallon/gal | Jul 2, 2025, 6:43 AM |
Riverside Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 07/02/2025 | $3.550 |
| 07/01/2025 | $3.525 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.525 |
| 06/29/2025 | $3.525 |
| 06/28/2025 | $3.525 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.525 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.525 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.525 |
| 06/24/2025 | $3.525 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.525 |
| 06/22/2025 | $3.525 |
| 06/21/2025 | $3.525 |
| 06/20/2025 | $3.525 |
| 06/19/2025 | $3.525 |
| 06/18/2025 | $3.315 |
| 06/17/2025 | $3.315 |
| 06/16/2025 | $3.315 |
| 06/15/2025 | $3.315 |
| 06/14/2025 | $3.315 |
| 06/13/2025 | $3.315 |
| 06/12/2025 | $3.315 |
| 06/11/2025 | $3.315 |
| 06/10/2025 | $3.315 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.315 |
| 06/08/2025 | $3.315 |
| 06/07/2025 | $3.315 |
| 06/06/2025 | $3.315 |
| 06/05/2025 | $3.315 |
| 06/04/2025 | $3.315 |
| 06/03/2025 | $3.315 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Riverside Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Riverside, used by 8,576 or 68.96% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Riverside homeowners is electricity, used by 2,826 homes (22.72%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (659), no fuel (265), propane (136), and other fuels (14).
Riverside Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Riverside Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 8,576 | 69.0% |
| Electricity | 2,826 | 22.7% |
| Heating Oil | 659 | 5.3% |
| No Fuel | 265 | 2.1% |
| Propane | 136 | 1.1% |
| Other Fuels | 14 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (69.0%)
Electricity (22.7%)
Heating oil (5.3%)
No fuel (2.1%)
Propane (1.1%)
Other fuels (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Riverside
Heating oil has become less popular in Riverside. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,196 to 659, a 44.90% drop.
Riverside Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,196 |
| 2012 | 1,084 |
| 2013 | 1,013 |
| 2014 | 1,059 |
| 2015 | 984 |
| 2016 | 989 |
| 2017 | 921 |
| 2018 | 914 |
| 2019 | 788 |
| 2020 | 691 |
| 2021 | 675 |
| 2022 | 659 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Riverside
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 58 to 136.
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 8,334 to 8,576.
Electricity use for home heating in Riverside
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Riverside. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,015 to 2,826, a 178.42% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Riverside
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 Riverside have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Riverside, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 659 households in Riverside, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Riverside, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
5% of Riverside, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Riverside, NJ Households | Riverside, NJ Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 12,436 | 659 |
7 Riverside, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 433,069 gallons of heating oil delivered to Riverside, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Riverside, 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 Riverside, NJ, two of the closest terminals are null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Riverside, NJ.
Riverside Heating Oil Prices FAQs
Is the price of heating oil in Riverside, NJ rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Riverside, NJ has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.03 per gallon.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Riverside, NJ?
Today in Riverside, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $3.55 per gallon, which amounts to $355.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Riverside, NJ?
Heating oil prices in Riverside, NJ have not changed in the last 24 hours.
Is heating oil going up or down in Riverside, NJ?
Heating oil prices have gone up in Riverside, NJ by $0.03 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $3.00 for a 100-gallon order.
How high will oil go in Riverside, NJ?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Riverside, NJ. Over the past year, Riverside, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.00 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.45 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.55, and $2.45 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.55. 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.
