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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 9 Somerset Suppliers

Oil Prices in Somerset, NJ

Updated Today at 10:31 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Bacardi Oil Service $2.88 Yes Yes
Jacquar Fuel Oil $2.86 Yes Yes
Central New Jersey Heating Oil Inc $2.88 Yes Yes
Skylands Online $3.28 Yes Yes
K W Rastall Inc Call for price No No
Longhorn Oil Company Call for price No No
Patriot Discount Oil Call for price No No
Skylands Energy Service Call for price No No
Pedersen Oil Company Call for price No No

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Somerset, 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, 9:00 AM
150$2.85 $2.85 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
200$2.85 $2.83 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
250$2.85 $2.83 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM

Somerset Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Day Trend-$0.005
1 Week Trend+$0.029
1 Month Trend+$0.157
1 Year Trend-$0.614

Somerset Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$2.975
12/20/2024$2.975
12/19/2024$2.980
12/18/2024$2.873
12/17/2024$2.980
12/16/2024$2.966
12/15/2024$2.946
12/14/2024$2.946
12/13/2024$2.946
12/12/2024$2.946
12/11/2024$2.930
12/10/2024$2.928
12/09/2024$2.924
12/08/2024$2.930
12/07/2024$2.930
12/06/2024$2.930
12/05/2024$2.952
12/04/2024$2.952
12/03/2024$2.977
12/02/2024$2.993
12/01/2024$2.865
11/30/2024$2.865
11/29/2024$2.840
11/28/2024$2.840
11/27/2024$2.840
11/26/2024$2.840
11/25/2024$2.840
11/24/2024$3.030
11/23/2024$3.030
11/22/2024$3.030

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Somerset, used by 17,187 or 82.62% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Somerset homeowners is electricity, used by 2,513 homes (12.08%). The remaining homes are heated with solar (920), heating oil (508), no fuel (216), and other fuels (136).

Somerset Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelSomerset Households % of Households
Natural Gas17,18782.6%
Electricity2,51312.1%
Solar9204.4%
Heating Oil5082.4%
No Fuel2161.0%
Propane1280.6%
Other Fuels80.0%

Natural gas (82.6%)

Electricity (12.1%)

Solar (4.4%)

Heating oil (2.4%)

No fuel (1.0%)

Propane (0.6%)

Other fuels (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Somerset

Heating oil has become less popular in Somerset. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 598 to 508, a 15.05% drop.

Somerset Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011828
2012793
2013723
2014634
2015615
2016598
2017547
2018533
2019467
2020552
2021530
2022508

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Somerset

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 214 to 128.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 16,416 to 17,187.

Electricity use for home heating in Somerset

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Somerset. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,114 to 2,513, a 18.87% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Somerset

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, 920 homes in Somerset are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 3307.41% increase from 2016, when only 27 homes had installed active solar heating.

Somerset, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Somerset homeowners purchased a total of 333,838 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Somerset ranks 173rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Somerset ranks 2052nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Somerset’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 Somerset, the average outside temperature was 4.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Somerset Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202544.9° F
2023 - 202440.2° F

Somerset Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Somerset homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve Somerset 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 Somerset. Full service companies such as Patriot Discount Oil or Skylands Energy Service 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 Somerset 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 Somerset include Jacquar Fuel Oil and K W Rastall Inc.

Somerset Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Somerset: 9 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Somerset: 18 miles

Average Number Of Somerset Homes Served Per Company: 56 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Somerset Oil Company: 37,093 gallons per year

Somerset, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 508 households in Somerset, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Somerset, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

2% of Somerset, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Somerset, NJ HouseholdsSomerset, NJ Heating Oil Households
20,803508

9 Somerset, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 333,837 gallons of heating oil delivered to Somerset, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Somerset, NJ community relies on its 9 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 Somerset, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Newark, NJ and Sunoco in Linden, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Somerset, NJ.

Somerset Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Somerset, NJ today is $2.86 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Somerset, NJ ranges from a low of $2.86 to a high of $3.28. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $2.97.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $297.00 in Somerset, NJ. Prices range from $286.00 to $328.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Somerset, NJ has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.07 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Somerset, NJ is $2.97 per gallon.

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

Today in Somerset, 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 Somerset, NJ?

The current price of heating oil in Somerset, NJ ranges from $2.86 to $3.28 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.97 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Somerset, NJ ranges from $2.86 to $3.28 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 Somerset, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Somerset, NJ by $0.07 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $7.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Somerset, NJ?

As of today, December 20th, 2024, the average price of oil is $2.97 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.86 to $3.28 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Somerset, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Somerset, NJ ranges from $2.86 to $3.28 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 Somerset, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Somerset, NJ. Over the past year, Somerset, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.23 for a 100-gallon order. This is $3.26 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.97, and $3.37 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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