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Oil Prices in Mountain Lakes, NJ

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Advantage Oil	$2.79	Yes	Yes
Harvest Green Energy	$3.16	Yes	Yes
Affordable Oil	Call for price	No	No
Pedersen Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Apple Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
NJ Easy	Call for price	No	No
Atlantic Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Ariba Oil	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
JW Pierson Co	Call for price	No	No

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Mountain Lakes, NJ Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Mountain Lakes Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 21, 2024 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	$2.926
12/15/2024	$2.926
12/14/2024	$2.926
12/13/2024	$2.926
12/12/2024	$2.926
12/11/2024	$2.926
12/10/2024	$2.926
12/09/2024	$2.926
12/08/2024	$2.926
12/07/2024	$2.926
12/06/2024	$2.926
12/05/2024	$2.926
12/04/2024	$2.875
12/03/2024	$2.909
12/02/2024	$2.909
12/01/2024	$2.909
11/30/2024	$2.909
11/29/2024	$2.909
11/28/2024	$2.909
11/27/2024	$2.909
11/26/2024	$2.909
11/25/2024	$2.909
11/24/2024	$2.909
11/23/2024	$2.909
11/22/2024	$2.909

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Mountain Lakes Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Mountain Lakes, used by 1,210 or 83.97% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Mountain Lakes homeowners is heating oil, used by 131 homes (9.09%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (64), propane (12).

Mountain Lakes Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Mountain Lakes Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	1,210	84.0%
Heating Oil	131	9.1%
Electricity	64	4.4%
Propane	12	0.8%

Natural gas (84.0%)

Heating oil (9.1%)

Electricity (4.4%)

Propane (0.8%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Mountain Lakes

Heating oil has become less popular in Mountain Lakes. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 157 to 131, a 16.56% drop.

Mountain Lakes Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	385
2012	315
2013	294
2014	282
2015	253
2016	214
2017	216
2018	157
2019	131
2020	127
2021	129
2022	131

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Mountain Lakes

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4 to 12.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,173 to 1,210.

Electricity use for home heating in Mountain Lakes

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Mountain Lakes. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 29 to 64, a 120.69% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Mountain Lakes

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 Mountain Lakes have not yet adopted solar heating.

Mountain Lakes, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Mountain Lakes homeowners purchased a total of 86,088 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Mountain Lakes ranks 345^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Mountain Lakes ranks 4152^nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Mountain Lakes Average Winter Temperature

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

Mountain Lakes Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Mountain Lakes homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 14 heating oil companies that serve Mountain Lakes 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 Mountain Lakes. 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 Mountain Lakes 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 Mountain Lakes include Affordable Oil and Apple Heating Oil.

Mountain Lakes Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Mountain Lakes: 14 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Mountain Lakes: 18 miles

Average Number Of Mountain Lakes Homes Served Per Company: 9 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Mountain Lakes Oil Company: 6,149 gallons per year

Mountain Lakes, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 131 households in Mountain Lakes, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Mountain Lakes, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

9% of Mountain Lakes, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Mountain Lakes, NJ Households	Mountain Lakes, NJ Heating Oil Households
1,441	131

14 Mountain Lakes, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 86,088 gallons of heating oil delivered to Mountain Lakes, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Mountain Lakes, NJ community relies on its 14 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 Mountain Lakes, 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 Mountain Lakes, NJ.

Mountain Lakes Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Mountain Lakes, NJ today is $2.80 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Mountain Lakes, 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 Mountain Lakes, NJ?

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

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

The price of heating oil in Mountain Lakes, NJ has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.13 per gallon.

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

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

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

Today in Mountain Lakes, 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 Mountain Lakes, NJ?

The current price of heating oil in Mountain Lakes, 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 Mountain Lakes, NJ?

The current price of home heating oil in Mountain Lakes, 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 Mountain Lakes, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Mountain Lakes, NJ by $0.13 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $13.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Mountain Lakes, 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 Mountain Lakes, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Mountain Lakes, 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 Mountain Lakes, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Mountain Lakes, NJ. Over the past year, Mountain Lakes, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.60 for a 100-gallon order. This is $3.62 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.98, and $3.80 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.