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Oil Prices in Riverdale, NJ

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 06:29 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Advantage Oil	$2.79	Yes	Yes
Bonded Oil	$3.50	Yes	Yes
Affordable Oil	Call for price	No	No
Apple Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
NJ Easy	Call for price	No	No
B&M Oil and Gas	Call for price	No	No
Deinrich Fuel Oil Inc	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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Riverdale, NJ Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Riverdale, 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

Riverdale Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$3.147
12/20/2024	$3.147
12/19/2024	$3.048
12/18/2024	$3.048
12/17/2024	$3.048
12/16/2024	$3.015
12/15/2024	$3.015
12/14/2024	$3.015
12/13/2024	$3.015
12/12/2024	$3.015
12/11/2024	$3.015
12/10/2024	$3.015
12/09/2024	$3.015
12/08/2024	$3.015
12/07/2024	$3.015
12/06/2024	$3.015
12/05/2024	$3.015
12/04/2024	$2.720
12/03/2024	$2.787
12/02/2024	$2.787
12/01/2024	$2.878
11/30/2024	$2.878
11/29/2024	$2.878
11/28/2024	$2.878
11/27/2024	$2.991
11/26/2024	$2.787
11/25/2024	$2.858
11/24/2024	$2.858
11/23/2024	$2.858
11/22/2024	$2.858

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Riverdale, used by 1,395 or 76.44% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Riverdale homeowners is electricity, used by 331 homes (18.14%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (68), propane (22), other fuels (12), and other fuels (5).

Riverdale Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Riverdale Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	1,395	76.4%
Electricity	331	18.1%
Heating Oil	68	3.7%
Propane	22	1.2%
Other Fuels	12	0.7%
Wood	5	0.3%

Natural gas (76.4%)

Electricity (18.1%)

Heating oil (3.7%)

Propane (1.2%)

Other fuels (0.7%)

Wood (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Riverdale

Heating oil has become less popular in Riverdale. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 121 to 68, a 43.80% drop.

Riverdale Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	190
2012	187
2013	154
2014	121
2015	105
2016	103
2017	112
2018	152
2019	128
2020	121
2021	91
2022	68

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Riverdale

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 33 to 22.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,368 to 1,395.

Electricity use for home heating in Riverdale

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Riverdale. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 299 to 331, a 10.70% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Riverdale

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 Riverdale have not yet adopted solar heating.

Riverdale, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Riverdale homeowners purchased a total of 44,687 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Riverdale ranks 421^st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Riverdale ranks 5018^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Riverdale’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 Riverdale, the average outside temperature was 3.8° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Riverdale Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	41° F
2023 - 2024	37.2° F

Riverdale Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Riverdale homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve Riverdale 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 Riverdale. 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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale include Affordable Oil and Apple Heating Oil.

Riverdale Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Riverdale: 9 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Riverdale: 18 miles

Average Number Of Riverdale Homes Served Per Company: 7 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Riverdale Oil Company: 4,965 gallons per year

Riverdale, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 68 households in Riverdale, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Riverdale, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

3% of Riverdale, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Riverdale, NJ Households	Riverdale, NJ Heating Oil Households
1,825	68

9 Riverdale, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 44,686 gallons of heating oil delivered to Riverdale, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Riverdale, NJ community relies on its 9 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 Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, NJ.

Riverdale Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Riverdale, NJ today is $2.80 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Riverdale, NJ ranges from a low of $2.80 to a high of $3.50. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $3.15.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $315.00 in Riverdale, NJ. Prices range from $279.50 to $350.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Riverdale, NJ has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.22 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Riverdale, NJ is $3.15 per gallon.

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

Today in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, NJ?

The current price of heating oil in Riverdale, NJ ranges from $2.80 to $3.50 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.15 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Riverdale, NJ ranges from $2.80 to $3.50 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 Riverdale, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Riverdale, NJ by $0.22 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $22.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Riverdale, NJ?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.15 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.80 to $3.50 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Riverdale, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Riverdale, NJ ranges from $2.80 to $3.50 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 Riverdale, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Riverdale, NJ. Over the past year, Riverdale, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.58 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.43 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.15, and $2.78 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.