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Oil Prices in Oakland, NJ
Updated Today at 08:09 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Heating Oil | $3.45 | Yes | Yes |
| Advantage Oil | $3.39 | Yes | Yes |
| Bonded Oil | $3.36 | Yes | Yes |
| Affordable Oil | Call for price | No | No |
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Oakland, NJ Best Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Order Size (gallons) | Credit (per gallon)(/gal) | Cash (per gallon)(/gal) | Updated At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $3.36 | $3.39 | Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 150 | $3.35 | $3.36 | Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 200 | $3.34 | $3.36 | Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 250 | $3.34 | $3.36 | Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM |
Oakland Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 01/21/2025 | $3.400 |
| 01/20/2025 | $3.400 |
| 01/19/2025 | $3.506 |
| 01/18/2025 | $3.506 |
| 01/17/2025 | $3.506 |
| 01/16/2025 | $3.506 |
| 01/15/2025 | $3.430 |
| 01/14/2025 | $3.549 |
| 01/13/2025 | $3.504 |
| 01/12/2025 | $3.380 |
| 01/11/2025 | $3.380 |
| 01/10/2025 | $3.380 |
| 01/09/2025 | $3.449 |
| 01/08/2025 | $3.296 |
| 01/07/2025 | $3.296 |
| 01/06/2025 | $3.226 |
| 01/05/2025 | $3.110 |
| 01/04/2025 | $3.110 |
| 01/03/2025 | $3.226 |
| 01/02/2025 | $3.160 |
| 01/01/2025 | $3.200 |
| 12/31/2024 | $2.980 |
| 12/30/2024 | $3.230 |
| 12/29/2024 | $2.949 |
| 12/28/2024 | $2.949 |
| 12/27/2024 | $2.949 |
| 12/26/2024 | $3.197 |
| 12/25/2024 | $3.197 |
| 12/24/2024 | $3.197 |
| 12/23/2024 | $3.499 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Oakland Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Oakland, used by 3,784 or 90.14% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Oakland homeowners is heating oil, used by 179 homes (4.26%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (176), propane (63), wood (7).
Oakland Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Oakland Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 3,784 | 90.1% |
| Heating Oil | 179 | 4.3% |
| Electricity | 176 | 4.2% |
| Propane | 63 | 1.5% |
| Wood | 7 | 0.2% |
Natural gas (90.1%)
Heating oil (4.3%)
Electricity (4.2%)
Propane (1.5%)
Wood (0.2%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Oakland
Heating oil has become less popular in Oakland. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 367 to 179, a 51.23% drop.
Oakland Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 367 |
| 2012 | 413 |
| 2013 | 402 |
| 2014 | 436 |
| 2015 | 389 |
| 2016 | 326 |
| 2017 | 276 |
| 2018 | 231 |
| 2019 | 190 |
| 2020 | 201 |
| 2021 | 190 |
| 2022 | 179 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Oakland
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 35 to 63.
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,710 to 3,784.
Electricity use for home heating in Oakland
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Oakland. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 61 to 176, a 188.52% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Oakland
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 Oakland have not yet adopted solar heating.
Oakland, NJ Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Oakland homeowners purchased a total of 117,632 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Oakland ranks 299th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Oakland ranks 3650th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Oakland’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 Oakland, the average outside temperature was 0.5° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Oakland Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 36.5° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 37° F |
Oakland Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Oakland homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Oakland 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 Oakland. 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 Oakland 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 Oakland include Affordable Oil and Apple Heating Oil.
Oakland Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Oakland: 4 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Oakland: 18 miles
Average Number Of Oakland Homes Served Per Company: 44 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Oakland Oil Company: 29,407 gallons per year
Oakland, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 179 households in Oakland, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Oakland, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
4% of Oakland, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Oakland, NJ Households | Oakland, NJ Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 4,198 | 179 |
4 Oakland, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 117,631 gallons of heating oil delivered to Oakland, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Oakland, NJ community relies on its 4 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 Oakland, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Etmt in Newark Proper, NJ and Etmt in Newark, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Oakland, NJ.
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