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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 23 Watchung Suppliers
Oil Prices in Watchung, NJ
Updated Today at 08:09 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacardi Oil Service | $3.39 | Yes | Yes |
| Advantage Oil | $3.39 | Yes | Yes |
| National Fuel Oil Inc | $3.65 | Yes | Yes |
| Skylands Online | $3.82 | Yes | Yes |
| Affordable Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| K W Rastall Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Pedersen Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Longhorn Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Skylands Energy Service | 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 |
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Watchung, 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, 3:00 PM |
| 150 | $3.36 | $3.36 | Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 200 | $3.30 | $3.36 | Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 250 | $3.30 | $3.36 | Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM |
Watchung Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 01/21/2025 | $3.562 |
| 01/20/2025 | $3.562 |
| 01/19/2025 | $3.480 |
| 01/18/2025 | $3.480 |
| 01/17/2025 | $3.480 |
| 01/16/2025 | $3.480 |
| 01/15/2025 | $3.378 |
| 01/14/2025 | $3.466 |
| 01/13/2025 | $3.555 |
| 01/12/2025 | $3.312 |
| 01/11/2025 | $3.312 |
| 01/10/2025 | $3.312 |
| 01/09/2025 | $3.434 |
| 01/08/2025 | $3.198 |
| 01/07/2025 | $3.198 |
| 01/06/2025 | $3.260 |
| 01/05/2025 | $2.992 |
| 01/04/2025 | $2.992 |
| 01/03/2025 | $3.079 |
| 01/02/2025 | $3.120 |
| 01/01/2025 | $3.157 |
| 12/31/2024 | $3.020 |
| 12/30/2024 | $3.068 |
| 12/29/2024 | $3.060 |
| 12/28/2024 | $3.060 |
| 12/27/2024 | $3.060 |
| 12/26/2024 | $3.041 |
| 12/25/2024 | $3.041 |
| 12/24/2024 | $3.071 |
| 12/23/2024 | $3.230 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Watchung Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Watchung, used by 2,194 or 85.80% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Watchung homeowners is electricity, used by 237 homes (9.27%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (111), propane (69).
Watchung Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Watchung Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 2,194 | 85.8% |
| Electricity | 237 | 9.3% |
| Heating Oil | 111 | 4.3% |
| Propane | 69 | 2.7% |
Natural gas (85.8%)
Electricity (9.3%)
Heating oil (4.3%)
Propane (2.7%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Watchung
Heating oil has become less popular in Watchung. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 306 to 111, a 63.73% drop.
Watchung Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 309 |
| 2012 | 286 |
| 2013 | 272 |
| 2014 | 306 |
| 2015 | 248 |
| 2016 | 270 |
| 2017 | 238 |
| 2018 | 178 |
| 2019 | 151 |
| 2020 | 113 |
| 2021 | 112 |
| 2022 | 111 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Watchung
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 10 to 69.
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,649 to 2,194.
Electricity use for home heating in Watchung
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Watchung. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 194 to 237, a 22.16% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Watchung
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 Watchung have not yet adopted solar heating.
Watchung, NJ Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Watchung homeowners purchased a total of 72,945 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Watchung ranks 367th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Watchung ranks 4394th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Watchung’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 Watchung, the average outside temperature was 0.7° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Watchung Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38.7° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 39.4° F |
Watchung Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Watchung homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 23 heating oil companies that serve Watchung 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Watchung. Full service companies such as Skylands Energy Service or Advantage Oil 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 Watchung 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 Watchung include Affordable Oil and K W Rastall Inc.
Watchung Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Watchung: 23 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Watchung: 18 miles
Average Number Of Watchung Homes Served Per Company: 4 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Watchung Oil Company: 3,171 gallons per year
Watchung, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 111 households in Watchung, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Watchung, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
4% of Watchung, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Watchung, NJ Households | Watchung, NJ Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2,557 | 111 |
23 Watchung, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 72,944 gallons of heating oil delivered to Watchung, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Watchung, NJ community relies on its 23 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 Watchung, 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 Watchung, NJ.
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