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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 7 South River Suppliers

Oil Prices in South River, 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
Jacquar Fuel Oil $2.86 Yes Yes
Central New Jersey Heating Oil Inc $2.88 Yes Yes
Skylands Online $3.28 Yes Yes
K W Rastall Inc Call for price No No
Longhorn Oil Company Call for price No No
Skylands Energy Service Call for price No No

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South River, NJ Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.86 $2.88 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$2.86 $2.88 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$2.86 $2.83 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$2.86 $2.83 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM

South River Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend+$0.017
1 Month Trend-$0.082
1 Year Trend-$0.636

South River Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$2.975
12/20/2024$2.975
12/19/2024$2.980
12/18/2024$2.873
12/17/2024$2.980
12/16/2024$2.982
12/15/2024$2.957
12/14/2024$2.957
12/13/2024$2.957
12/12/2024$2.957
12/11/2024$2.937
12/10/2024$2.935
12/09/2024$2.930
12/08/2024$2.937
12/07/2024$2.937
12/06/2024$2.937
12/05/2024$2.970
12/04/2024$2.970
12/03/2024$3.003
12/02/2024$3.039
12/01/2024$2.830
11/30/2024$2.830
11/29/2024$2.810
11/28/2024$2.810
11/27/2024$2.810
11/26/2024$2.810
11/25/2024$2.810
11/24/2024$3.073
11/23/2024$3.073
11/22/2024$3.073

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in South River, used by 4,768 or 87.63% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for South River homeowners is electricity, used by 412 homes (7.57%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (192), heating oil (101), other fuels (25).

South River Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelSouth River Households % of Households
Natural Gas4,76887.6%
Electricity4127.6%
Propane1923.5%
Heating Oil1011.9%
Other Fuels250.5%

Natural gas (87.6%)

Electricity (7.6%)

Propane (3.5%)

Heating oil (1.9%)

Other fuels (0.5%)

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

Heating oil has become less popular in South River. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 352 to 101, a 71.31% drop.

South River Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011352
2012274
2013342
2014293
2015263
2016267
2017240
2018175
2019166
2020124
2021112
2022101

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

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 27 to 192.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4,777 to 4,768.

Electricity use for home heating in South River

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in South River. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 159 to 412, a 159.12% increase.

Solar use for home heating in South River

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 River have not yet adopted solar heating.

South River, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, South River homeowners purchased a total of 66,373 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, South River ranks 381st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, South River ranks 4513rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

South River’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 River, the average outside temperature was 4.4° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

South River Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202544.8° F
2023 - 202440.4° F

South River Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For South River homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve South River 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 River. Full service companies such as Skylands Energy Service 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 River 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 River include Jacquar Fuel Oil and K W Rastall Inc.

South River Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving South River: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to South River: 18 miles

Average Number Of South River Homes Served Per Company: 14 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per South River Oil Company: 9,481 gallons per year

South River, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 101 households in South River, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when South River, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

1% of South River, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

South River, NJ HouseholdsSouth River, NJ Heating Oil Households
5,441101

7 South River, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 66,373 gallons of heating oil delivered to South River, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2023, the South River, NJ community relies on its 7 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 River, NJ, two of the closest terminals are null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in South River, NJ.

South River Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in South River, NJ today is $2.86 per gallon. The price of heating oil in South River, NJ ranges from a low of $2.86 to a high of $3.28. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $2.97.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $297.00 in South River, NJ. Prices range from $286.00 to $328.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in South River, NJ has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.08 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in South River, NJ is $2.97 per gallon.

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

Today in South River, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $2.86 per gallon, which amounts to $286.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in South River, NJ ranges from $2.86 to $3.28 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.97 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in South River, NJ ranges from $2.86 to $3.28 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 River, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone down in South River, NJ by $0.08 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $8.00 for a 100-gallon order.

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

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $2.97 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.86 to $3.28 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in South River, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in South River, NJ ranges from $2.86 to $3.28 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 River, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in South River, NJ. Over the past year, South River, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.67 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.70 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.97, and $2.81 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.86. 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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