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Oil Prices in Somerville, NJ
Updated Today at 05:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Discount Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Skylands Online | Call for price | No | No |
| K W Rastall Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Stockton Fuel Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Skylands Energy Service | Call for price | No | No |
Somerville Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Somerville homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Somerville 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 Somerville. Full service companies such as Patriot Discount Oil or Skylands Energy Service 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 Somerville 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 Somerville include K W Rastall Inc and Skylands Online.
Somerville Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Somerville: 5 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Somerville: 18 miles
Average Number Of Somerville Homes Served Per Company: 109 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Somerville Oil Company: 71,761 gallons per year
Somerville, NJ Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Somerville homeowners purchased a total of 358,810 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Somerville ranks 161st for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Somerville ranks 1969th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Somerville’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 Somerville, the average outside temperature was 2.0° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Somerville Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 36.5° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 38.5° F |
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Somerville Heating Oil Price History
Updated on August 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 08/14/2025 | $2.950 |
| 08/13/2025 | $3.269 |
| 08/12/2025 | $3.299 |
| 08/10/2025 | $3.279 |
| 08/09/2025 | $3.279 |
| 08/08/2025 | $3.279 |
| 08/07/2025 | $3.279 |
| 08/06/2025 | $3.279 |
| 08/05/2025 | $3.299 |
| 08/04/2025 | $3.299 |
| 08/03/2025 | $3.339 |
| 08/02/2025 | $3.339 |
| 08/01/2025 | $3.339 |
| 07/31/2025 | $3.359 |
| 07/30/2025 | $3.399 |
| 07/29/2025 | $3.080 |
| 07/28/2025 | $3.029 |
| 07/27/2025 | $3.359 |
| 07/26/2025 | $3.359 |
| 07/25/2025 | $3.359 |
| 07/24/2025 | $3.399 |
| 07/23/2025 | $3.399 |
| 07/22/2025 | $3.399 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.399 |
| 07/20/2025 | $3.429 |
| 07/19/2025 | $3.429 |
| 07/18/2025 | $3.429 |
| 07/17/2025 | $3.399 |
| 07/16/2025 | $3.099 |
| 07/15/2025 | $3.429 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Somerville Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Somerville, used by 7,279 or 77.47% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Somerville homeowners is electricity, used by 1,365 homes (14.53%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (546), no fuel (89), wood (52), and other fuels (25).
Somerville Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Somerville Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 7,279 | 77.5% |
| Electricity | 1,365 | 14.5% |
| Heating Oil | 546 | 5.8% |
| No Fuel | 89 | 1.0% |
| Wood | 52 | 0.6% |
| Propane | 48 | 0.5% |
| Other Fuels | 25 | 0.3% |
Natural gas (77.5%)
Electricity (14.5%)
Heating oil (5.8%)
No fuel (1.0%)
Wood (0.6%)
Propane (0.5%)
Other fuels (0.3%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Somerville
Heating oil has become less popular in Somerville. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 946 to 546, a 42.28% drop.
Somerville Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 946 |
| 2012 | 892 |
| 2013 | 890 |
| 2014 | 748 |
| 2015 | 704 |
| 2016 | 624 |
| 2017 | 623 |
| 2018 | 517 |
| 2019 | 489 |
| 2020 | 454 |
| 2021 | 498 |
| 2022 | 546 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Somerville
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 62 to 48.
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 6,644 to 7,279.
Electricity use for home heating in Somerville
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Somerville. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 470 to 1,365, a 190.43% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Somerville
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 Somerville have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Somerville, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 546 households in Somerville, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Somerville, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
5% of Somerville, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Somerville, NJ Households | Somerville, NJ Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 9,396 | 546 |
5 Somerville, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 358,809 gallons of heating oil delivered to Somerville, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Somerville, NJ community relies on its 5 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 Somerville, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Newark, NJ and Psx in Linden, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Somerville, NJ.
Somerville Heating Oil Prices FAQs
What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?
Your price will lock, when you place order.
Do I need to be home for the delivery?
Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.
How much oil should I order?
95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.
What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?
Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.
