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Oil Prices in Somerville, NJ

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Skylands Online	$3.28	Yes	Yes
K W Rastall Inc	Call for price	No	No
Patriot Discount Oil	Call for price	No	No
Stockton Fuel Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Skylands Energy Service	Call for price	No	No

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Somerville, NJ Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Somerville, NJ

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$3.28	$3.28	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
150	$2.85	$2.85	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
200	$2.85	$2.85	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
250	$2.85	$2.85	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM

Somerville Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$3.279
12/20/2024	$3.279
12/19/2024	$3.299
12/17/2024	$3.299
12/16/2024	$3.309
12/15/2024	$3.259
12/14/2024	$3.259
12/13/2024	$3.259
12/12/2024	$3.259
12/11/2024	$3.229
12/10/2024	$3.219
12/09/2024	$3.199
12/08/2024	$3.229
12/07/2024	$3.229
12/06/2024	$3.229
12/05/2024	$3.249
12/04/2024	$3.249
12/03/2024	$3.249
12/02/2024	$3.249
11/24/2024	$3.599
11/23/2024	$3.599
11/22/2024	$3.599
11/21/2024	$3.599
11/11/2024	$3.249
11/10/2024	$3.249
11/09/2024	$3.249
11/08/2024	$3.229
11/07/2024	$3.229
11/06/2024	$3.229
11/05/2024	$3.229

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 (73).

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 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 892 to 546, a 38.79% 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 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 69 to 48.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 6,530 to 7,279.

Electricity use for home heating in Somerville

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Somerville. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 577 to 1,365, a 136.57% 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.

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 161^st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Somerville ranks 1969^th 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 4.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Somerville Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	42.8° F
2023 - 2024	38.5° F

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 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 2023, 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 is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Somerville, NJ?

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

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $328.00 in Somerville, NJ. Prices range from $327.90 to $328.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Somerville, NJ has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.04 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Somerville, NJ is $3.28 per gallon.

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

Today in Somerville, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $3.28 per gallon, which amounts to $327.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

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

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Somerville, NJ?

Heating oil prices in Somerville, NJ have not changed in the last 24 hours.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Somerville, NJ ranges from $3.28 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 Somerville, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Somerville, NJ by $0.04 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $4.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Somerville, NJ?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.28 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.28 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 Somerville, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Somerville, NJ ranges from $3.28 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 Somerville, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Somerville, NJ. Over the past year, Somerville, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.80 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.52 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.28, and $2.52 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.28. 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.