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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 22 South Orange Suppliers

Oil Prices in South Orange, NJ

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Bacardi Oil Service $2.88 Yes Yes
Advantage Oil $2.79 Yes Yes
National Fuel Oil Inc $3.15 Yes Yes
Affordable Oil Call for price No No
Longhorn Oil Company Call for price No No
Pedersen Oil Company Call for price No No
NJ Easy Call for price No No
Atlantic Fuel Co Call for price No No
John Duffy Energy Call for price No No
Ariba Oil Call for price No No
Fleet Fuel Call for price No No
G and R Fuel Inc Call for price No No
B&M Oil and Gas Call for price No No
Hutch Fuel Oil Call for price No No
Deinrich Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No
Woolley Home Solutions Call for price No No
OrangeAlden Fuel Co Call for price No No
Majora Fuel Call for price No No
JW Pierson Co Call for price No No
Tomasso Bros Energy Call for price No No
George Oil Co Call for price No No
Theodor V Cebula Inc Call for price No No

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South Orange, NJ Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.80 $2.80 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$2.74 $2.74 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$2.74 $2.74 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$2.74 $2.74 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM

South Orange Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend+$0.035
1 Month Trend+$0.103
1 Year Trend-$0.584

South Orange Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$2.942
12/20/2024$2.942
12/19/2024$2.942
12/18/2024$2.838
12/17/2024$2.908
12/16/2024$2.906
12/15/2024$2.906
12/14/2024$2.906
12/13/2024$2.906
12/12/2024$2.906
12/11/2024$2.894
12/10/2024$2.894
12/09/2024$2.894
12/08/2024$2.901
12/07/2024$2.901
12/06/2024$2.901
12/05/2024$2.894
12/04/2024$2.815
12/03/2024$2.849
12/02/2024$2.849
12/01/2024$2.818
11/30/2024$2.818
11/29/2024$2.818
11/28/2024$2.876
11/27/2024$2.876
11/26/2024$2.876
11/25/2024$2.876
11/24/2024$2.948
11/23/2024$2.948
11/22/2024$2.948

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: South Orange Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in South Orange, used by 4,605 or 74.24% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for South Orange homeowners is electricity, used by 883 homes (14.24%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (522), no fuel (81), propane (74), and other fuels (49).

South Orange Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelSouth Orange Households % of Households
Natural Gas4,60574.2%
Electricity88314.2%
Heating Oil5228.4%
No Fuel811.3%
Propane741.2%
Other Fuels490.8%

Natural gas (74.2%)

Electricity (14.2%)

Heating oil (8.4%)

No fuel (1.3%)

Propane (1.2%)

Other fuels (0.8%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in South Orange

Heating oil has become less popular in South Orange. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 656 to 522, a 20.43% drop.

South Orange Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011929
2012840
2013827
2014656
2015542
2016453
2017437
2018446
2019464
2020405
2021460
2022522

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in South Orange

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 89 to 74.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 4,220 to 4,605.

Electricity use for home heating in South Orange

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in South Orange. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 238 to 883, a 271.01% increase.

Solar use for home heating in South Orange

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 South Orange have not yet adopted solar heating.

South Orange, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, South Orange homeowners purchased a total of 343,038 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, South Orange ranks 167th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, South Orange ranks 2018th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

South Orange’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 South Orange, the average outside temperature was 4.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

South Orange Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202544.3° F
2023 - 202439.8° F

South Orange Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For South Orange homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 22 heating oil companies that serve South Orange 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 South Orange. 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 South Orange 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 South Orange include Affordable Oil and Longhorn Oil Company.

South Orange Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving South Orange: 22 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to South Orange: 18 miles

Average Number Of South Orange Homes Served Per Company: 23 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per South Orange Oil Company: 15,592 gallons per year

South Orange, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 522 households in South Orange, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when South Orange, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

8% of South Orange, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

South Orange, NJ HouseholdsSouth Orange, NJ Heating Oil Households
6,203522

22 South Orange, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 343,038 gallons of heating oil delivered to South Orange, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2023, the South Orange, NJ community relies on its 22 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 South Orange, 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 South Orange, NJ.

South Orange Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in South Orange, NJ today is $2.80 per gallon. The price of heating oil in South Orange, NJ ranges from a low of $2.80 to a high of $3.15. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $2.94.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $294.00 in South Orange, NJ. Prices range from $279.50 to $315.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in South Orange, NJ has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.11 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in South Orange, NJ is $2.94 per gallon.

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

Today in South Orange, 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 South Orange, NJ?

The current price of heating oil in South Orange, NJ ranges from $2.80 to $3.15 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.94 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in South Orange, NJ ranges from $2.80 to $3.15 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 South Orange, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone down in South Orange, NJ by $0.11 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $11.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in South Orange, NJ?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $2.94 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.80 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 South Orange, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in South Orange, NJ ranges from $2.80 to $3.15 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 South Orange, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in South Orange, NJ. Over the past year, South Orange, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.25 for a 100-gallon order. This is $3.31 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.94, and $3.46 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.

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