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Oil Prices in Chester, NJ
Updated Today at 12:22 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Apple Heating Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Harvest Green Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Advantage Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Hackettstown Corporation | Call for price | No | No |
| Patriot Discount Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Skylands Online | Call for price | No | No |
| Skylands Energy Service | Call for price | No | No |
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Chester, NJ Best Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Order Size (gallons) | Credit (per gallon)(/gal) | Cash (per gallon)(/gal) | Updated At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $3.39 | $3.39 | Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM |
| 150 | $3.35 | $3.35 | Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM |
| 200 | $3.35 | $3.35 | Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM |
| 250 | $3.35 | $3.35 | Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM |
Chester Heating Oil Price History
Updated on January 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 01/19/2025 | $3.472 |
| 01/18/2025 | $3.472 |
| 01/17/2025 | $3.472 |
| 01/16/2025 | $3.472 |
| 01/15/2025 | $3.370 |
| 01/14/2025 | $3.490 |
| 01/13/2025 | $3.470 |
| 01/12/2025 | $3.328 |
| 01/11/2025 | $3.328 |
| 01/10/2025 | $3.328 |
| 01/09/2025 | $3.356 |
| 01/08/2025 | $3.250 |
| 01/07/2025 | $3.250 |
| 01/06/2025 | $3.158 |
| 01/05/2025 | $3.092 |
| 01/04/2025 | $3.092 |
| 01/03/2025 | $3.162 |
| 01/02/2025 | $3.114 |
| 01/01/2025 | $3.168 |
| 12/31/2024 | $3.060 |
| 12/30/2024 | $3.105 |
| 12/29/2024 | $3.105 |
| 12/28/2024 | $3.105 |
| 12/27/2024 | $3.105 |
| 12/26/2024 | $3.081 |
| 12/25/2024 | $3.081 |
| 12/24/2024 | $3.081 |
| 12/23/2024 | $3.347 |
| 12/22/2024 | $3.078 |
| 12/21/2024 | $3.078 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Chester Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Chester, used by 2,214 or 73.43% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Chester homeowners is heating oil, used by 620 homes (20.56%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (108), propane (53), wood (12), and other fuels (8).
Chester Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Chester Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 2,214 | 73.4% |
| Heating Oil | 620 | 20.6% |
| Electricity | 108 | 3.6% |
| Propane | 53 | 1.8% |
| Wood | 12 | 0.4% |
| Coal | 5 | 0.2% |
| No Fuel | 3 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (73.4%)
Heating oil (20.6%)
Electricity (3.6%)
Propane (1.8%)
Wood (0.4%)
Coal (0.2%)
No fuel (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Chester
Heating oil has become less popular in Chester. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 676 to 620, a 8.28% drop.
Chester Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 891 |
| 2012 | 831 |
| 2013 | 676 |
| 2014 | 643 |
| 2015 | 551 |
| 2016 | 536 |
| 2017 | 529 |
| 2018 | 588 |
| 2019 | 560 |
| 2020 | 588 |
| 2021 | 604 |
| 2022 | 620 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Chester
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 58 to 53.
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,771 to 2,214.
Electricity use for home heating in Chester
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Chester. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 133 to 108, a 18.80% decrease.
Solar use for home heating in Chester
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 Chester have not yet adopted solar heating.
Chester Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Chester homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Chester 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 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Chester. 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 Chester 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 Chester include Hackettstown Corporation and Affordable Oil.
Chester Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Chester: 8 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Chester: 18 miles
Average Number Of Chester Homes Served Per Company: 77 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Chester Oil Company: 50,929 gallons per year
Chester, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 620 households in Chester, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Chester, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
20% of Chester, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Chester, NJ Households | Chester, NJ Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 3,015 | 620 |
8 Chester, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 407,439 gallons of heating oil delivered to Chester, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Chester, NJ community relies on its 8 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 Chester, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Psx in Linden, NJ and Psx in Linden, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Chester, NJ.
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