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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Chester, NJ

Updated on December 3, 2025 at 01:15 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per Gallon
Affordable Oil $3.04
Apple Heating Oil $3.15
Patriot Discount Oil $3.06
Advantage Oil $3.05
Harvest Green Energy $3.09
Skylands Online $3.11
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Chester Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Chester homeowners heating with oil, choosing which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve Chester can drastically impact the cost of home heating.

Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who are willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Chester. Full service companies such as Patriot Discount Oil or Skylands Energy Service offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The customer does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.

Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for families who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the number two heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Some of the 2 Chester cash heating oil companies serving Chester include Hackettstown Corporation and Affordable Oil.

Chester Fuel Oil Company Statistics: Oil Companies Serving Chester: 9 companies . Average Number of Chester Houses Served per Fuel Oil company : 620

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QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$3.04 per gallon/galDec 3, 2025, 1:15 PM
150 gallonsgals$3.04 per gallon/galDec 3, 2025, 1:15 PM
200 gallonsgals$3.04 per gallon/galDec 3, 2025, 1:15 PM
250 gallonsgals$3.04 per gallon/galDec 3, 2025, 1:15 PM

Chester Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on November 14, 2025 at 04:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Day Trend -$0.004
1 Week Trend -$0.040
1 Month Trend -$0.071
1 Year Trend -$0.134

Chester Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 14, 2025 at 04:00 AM

DatePrice
11/14/2025 $3.120
11/13/2025 $3.092
11/12/2025 $3.128
11/11/2025 $3.077
11/10/2025 $3.075
11/09/2025 $3.077
11/08/2025 $3.077
11/07/2025 $3.077
11/06/2025 $3.060
11/05/2025 $3.048
11/04/2025 $3.035
11/03/2025 $3.164
11/02/2025 $3.168
11/01/2025 $3.168
10/31/2025 $3.168
10/30/2025 $3.164
10/29/2025 $3.160
10/28/2025 $3.000
10/27/2025 $2.933
10/26/2025 $3.060
10/25/2025 $3.060
10/24/2025 $3.060
10/23/2025 $3.060
10/22/2025 $3.060
10/21/2025 $3.062
10/20/2025 $3.062
10/19/2025 $3.062
10/18/2025 $3.062
10/17/2025 $3.062
10/16/2025 $3.065
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Chester Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Families have a host of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Chester, used by 26,354 or 68% of residents. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Chester families is Heating Oil, used by 5,268 homes (14%). The remaining homes are heated with Electricity (13%), Propane (4%), Wood (2%), and Other (0.4%).

Chester Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)

DateNatural GasPropaneElectricityOilWoodSolarOther
20252635415414930526867151159
2024258569003683538541390148
20232538829125555546167122134
20222446714818696270115139145
2021247045861523713412015271
202024670148815397164111710
2019248541864192568544200
201825052205718516902000
20172420222601967667234800
20162356317902434638466500
20152318796224536512672020
20142223485519937187651029
20132137978416297925558028
201220440797136490872020147
201119061112311541038900248
201018059151611211108200259

Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Chester

Number two heating oil has become less popular in Chester. In the 8 years since 2017, the number of households using heating oil dipped from 6,672 to 5,268, a 21% drop.

Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Chester

DateHouseholds
2025-11-11439
2025-11-10439
2025-11-09439
2025-11-08439
2025-11-07439
2025-11-06439
2025-11-05439
2025-11-04439
2025-11-03439
2025-11-02439
2025-11-01439
2025-10-31439
2025-10-30439
2025-10-29439
2025-10-28439
2025-10-27439
2025-10-26439
2025-10-25439
2025-10-24439
2025-10-23439
2025-10-22439
2025-10-21439
2025-10-20439
2025-10-19439
2025-10-18439
2025-10-17439
2025-10-16439
2025-10-15439
2025-10-14439
2025-10-13439
2025-10-12439
2025-10-11439
2025-10-10439
2025-10-09439
2025-10-08439
2025-10-07439
2025-10-06439
2025-10-05439
2025-10-04439
2025-10-03439
2025-10-02439
2025-10-01439
2025-09-30439
2025-09-29439

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Chester

Between 2017 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel decreased from 2,260 to 1,541, a 32% change. Comparing 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 24,202 to 26,354, a 9% change.

Electricity use for home heating in Chester

Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Chester. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,967 to 4,930, a 151% change.

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Chester, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Chester, NJ

Chester Heating Oil Delivery Overview

1,689,780 residences in Chester heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Chester temperatures drop as low as 28° F each winter. 5% of Chester residences are reliant on fuel oil delivery each winter.

13.52% of Chester, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Chester, NJ HouseholdsChester, NJ Heating Oil Households
38,9745,268

9 Chester Heating Oil Companies Go The Distance

With 169,797,916.341 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Chester households during this past winter, the Chester community depends on its 9 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Chester, two of the closest terminals are Sunoco in Linden, NJ and Sunoco in Linden, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to residences and companies throughout Chester and the surrounding vicinity.

Chester Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Chester?

The best price of home heating oil in Chester today is $3.04 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Chester ranges from a low of $3.04 to a high of $3.15. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $3.09.

Is the price of heating oil in Chester rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Chester has fallen by $0.040 over the last 7 days.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Chester?

The average price of home heating oil in Chester is $3.09 per gallon.

How much does 150 gallons of heating oil cost in Chester?

150 gallons of heating oil costs $309.00 in Chester.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Chester?

Today in Chester, the price of home heating oil is $3.04 per gallon, which amounts to $304.00 for a 150-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Chester?

The current price of heating oil in Chester ranges from $3.04 to $3.15 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.09 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Chester?

The current price of home heating oil in Chester ranges from $3.04 to $3.15 per gallon for a 150-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 Chester?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Chester by $0.04 per gallon over the past 1 days, which amounts to a $6.00 for a 150-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Chester?

As of today, December 3rd, 2025, the price of oil is $3.04 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.04 to $3.15 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Chester?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Chester ranges from $3.04 to $3.15 per gallon for a 150-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Chester?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Chester. Over the past year, Chester heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 150-gallon order. This is $1.85 per gallon more than of $3.09, and $1.90 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.04. 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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