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Oil Prices in Rockaway, NJ

Updated Today at 02:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Apple Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
Harvest Green Energy	$3.16	Yes	Yes
Advantage Oil	$2.79	Yes	Yes
Affordable Oil	Call for price	No	No

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Rockaway, NJ Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.80	$2.80	Dec 21, 2024, 12:27 PM
150	$2.74	$2.74	Dec 21, 2024, 12:27 PM
200	$2.74	$2.74	Dec 21, 2024, 12:27 PM
250	$2.74	$2.74	Dec 21, 2024, 12:27 PM

Rockaway Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$2.978
12/20/2024	$2.978
12/19/2024	$2.935
12/18/2024	$2.935
12/17/2024	$2.935
12/16/2024	$2.935
12/15/2024	$2.935
12/14/2024	$2.935
12/13/2024	$2.935
12/12/2024	$2.935
12/11/2024	$2.935
12/10/2024	$2.935
12/09/2024	$2.935
12/08/2024	$2.935
12/07/2024	$2.935
12/06/2024	$2.935
12/05/2024	$2.935
12/04/2024	$2.867
12/03/2024	$2.912
12/02/2024	$2.912
12/01/2024	$2.912
11/30/2024	$2.912
11/29/2024	$2.912
11/28/2024	$2.912
11/27/2024	$2.912
11/26/2024	$2.912
11/25/2024	$2.912
11/24/2024	$2.912
11/23/2024	$2.912
11/22/2024	$2.912

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Rockaway, used by 4,835 or 58.79% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Rockaway homeowners is heating oil, used by 2,201 homes (26.76%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (861), propane (209), wood (63), and other fuels (94).

Rockaway Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Rockaway Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	4,835	58.8%
Heating Oil	2,201	26.8%
Electricity	861	10.5%
Propane	209	2.5%
Wood	63	0.8%
Solar	45	0.6%
Other Fuels	30	0.4%
Coal	13	0.2%
No Fuel	6	0.1%

Natural gas (58.8%)

Heating oil (26.8%)

Electricity (10.5%)

Propane (2.5%)

Wood (0.8%)

Solar (0.6%)

Other fuels (0.4%)

Coal (0.2%)

No fuel (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Rockaway

Heating oil has become less popular in Rockaway. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,394 to 2,201, a 35.15% drop.

Rockaway Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	3,394
2012	3,390
2013	3,530
2014	3,618
2015	3,685
2016	3,577
2017	3,625
2018	3,359
2019	3,104
2020	2,669
2021	2,424
2022	2,201

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Rockaway

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 233 to 209.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 3,818 to 4,835.

Electricity use for home heating in Rockaway

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Rockaway. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 402 to 861, a 114.18% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Rockaway

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, 45 homes in Rockaway are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2011, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Rockaway, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Rockaway homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Rockaway ranks 18^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Rockaway ranks 535^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Rockaway’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 Rockaway, the average outside temperature was 4.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Rockaway Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	41.1° F
2023 - 2024	37.1° F

Rockaway Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Rockaway homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Rockaway 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Rockaway. Full service companies such as Advantage Oil 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 Rockaway 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 Rockaway include Affordable Oil and Apple Heating Oil.

Rockaway Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Rockaway: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Rockaway: 18 miles

Average Number Of Rockaway Homes Served Per Company: 550 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Rockaway Oil Company: 361,602 gallons per year

Rockaway, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,201 households in Rockaway, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Rockaway, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

26% of Rockaway, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Rockaway, NJ Households	Rockaway, NJ Heating Oil Households
8,224	2,201

4 Rockaway, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Rockaway, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Rockaway, NJ community relies on its 4 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 Rockaway, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Newark Proper, NJ and Buckeye in Newark, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Rockaway, NJ.

Rockaway Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Rockaway, NJ today is $2.80 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Rockaway, NJ ranges from a low of $2.80 to a high of $3.16. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $2.98.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $298.00 in Rockaway, NJ. Prices range from $279.50 to $316.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Rockaway, NJ has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.14 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Rockaway, NJ is $2.98 per gallon.

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

Today in Rockaway, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $2.80 per gallon, which amounts to $279.50 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Rockaway, NJ ranges from $2.80 to $3.16 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.98 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Rockaway, NJ ranges from $2.80 to $3.16 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 Rockaway, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Rockaway, NJ by $0.14 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $14.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Rockaway, NJ?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $2.98 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.80 to $3.16 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Rockaway, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Rockaway, NJ ranges from $2.80 to $3.16 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 Rockaway, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Rockaway, NJ. Over the past year, Rockaway, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.69 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.71 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.98, and $2.90 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.80. 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.