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Oil Prices in Elizabeth, NJ

Updated on May 29, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Pedersen Oil Company	$2.80	Yes	Yes
Bacardi Oil Service	$2.89	Yes	Yes
National Fuel Oil Inc	$2.85	Yes	Yes
Affordable Oil	Call for price	No	No
Longhorn Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
NJ Easy	Call for price	No	No
Atlantic Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
John Duffy Energy	Call for price	No	No
Ariba Oil	Call for price	No	No
Fleet Fuel	Call for price	No	No
G and R Fuel Inc	Call for price	No	No
B&M Oil and Gas	Call for price	No	No
Hutch Fuel Oil	Call for price	No	No
Deinrich Fuel Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Woolley Home Solutions	Call for price	No	No
OrangeAlden Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Majora Fuel	Call for price	No	No
JW Pierson Co	Call for price	No	No
Tomasso Bros Energy	Call for price	No	No
George Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Theodor V Cebula Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Elizabeth, NJ Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Quantity	Price	Updated At
100 gallonsgals	$2.80 per gallon/gal	May 29, 2025, 5:00 PM
150 gallonsgals	$2.65 per gallon/gal	May 29, 2025, 5:00 PM
200 gallonsgals	$2.65 per gallon/gal	May 29, 2025, 5:00 PM
250 gallonsgals	$2.65 per gallon/gal	May 29, 2025, 5:00 PM

Elizabeth Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on May 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Day Trend	-$0.010
1 Week Trend	-$0.027
1 Month Trend	-$0.033
1 Year Trend	-$0.330

Elizabeth Heating Oil Price History

Updated on May 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
05/29/2025	$2.847
05/28/2025	$2.857
05/27/2025	$2.857
05/26/2025	$2.857
05/25/2025	$2.873
05/24/2025	$2.873
05/23/2025	$2.873
05/22/2025	$2.873
05/21/2025	$2.873
05/20/2025	$2.873
05/19/2025	$2.873
05/18/2025	$2.873
05/17/2025	$2.873
05/16/2025	$2.873
05/15/2025	$2.873
05/14/2025	$2.840
05/13/2025	$2.813
05/12/2025	$2.800
05/11/2025	$2.800
05/10/2025	$2.800
05/09/2025	$2.800
05/08/2025	$2.800
05/07/2025	$2.800
05/06/2025	$2.833
05/05/2025	$2.880
05/04/2025	$2.880
05/03/2025	$2.880
05/02/2025	$2.880
05/01/2025	$2.880
04/30/2025	$3.130

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Elizabeth, used by 32,390 or 84.87% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Elizabeth homeowners is electricity, used by 3,930 homes (10.30%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (981), propane (671), no fuel (231), and other fuels (10).

Elizabeth Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Elizabeth Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	32,390	84.9%
Electricity	3,930	10.3%
Heating Oil	981	2.6%
Propane	671	1.8%
No Fuel	231	0.6%
Solar	11	0.0%
Other Fuels	10	0.0%

Natural gas (84.9%)

Electricity (10.3%)

Heating oil (2.6%)

Propane (1.8%)

No fuel (0.6%)

Solar (0.0%)

Other fuels (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Elizabeth

Heating oil has become less popular in Elizabeth. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,740 to 981, a 43.62% drop.

Elizabeth Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	3,932
2012	3,662
2013	3,186
2014	2,561
2015	2,157
2016	1,740
2017	1,422
2018	1,343
2019	1,086
2020	983
2021	981
2022	981

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Elizabeth

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 568 to 671.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 26,893 to 32,390.

Electricity use for home heating in Elizabeth

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Elizabeth. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,760 to 3,930, a 42.39% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Elizabeth

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.

Currently, 11 homes in Elizabeth are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2016, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Elizabeth, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Elizabeth homeowners purchased a total of 644,675 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Elizabeth ranks 70^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Elizabeth ranks 1243^rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Elizabeth’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 Elizabeth, the average outside temperature was 2.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Elizabeth Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	38° F
2023 - 2024	40.3° F

Elizabeth Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Elizabeth homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 21 heating oil companies that serve Elizabeth 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Elizabeth. Full service companies such as undefined 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 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth include Affordable Oil and Longhorn Oil Company.

Elizabeth Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Elizabeth: 21 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Elizabeth: 18 miles

Average Number Of Elizabeth Homes Served Per Company: 46 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Elizabeth Oil Company: 30,698 gallons per year

Elizabeth, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 981 households in Elizabeth, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Elizabeth, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

2% of Elizabeth, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Elizabeth, NJ Households	Elizabeth, NJ Heating Oil Households
38,166	981

21 Elizabeth, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 644,674 gallons of heating oil delivered to Elizabeth, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Elizabeth, NJ community relies on its 21 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 Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, NJ.

Elizabeth Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Elizabeth, NJ today is $2.80 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Elizabeth, NJ ranges from a low of $2.80 to a high of $2.89. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $2.85.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $285.00 in Elizabeth, NJ. Prices range from $280.00 to $289.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Elizabeth, NJ has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.07 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Elizabeth, NJ is $2.85 per gallon.

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

Today in Elizabeth, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $2.80 per gallon, which amounts to $280.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Elizabeth, NJ ranges from $2.80 to $2.89 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.85 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Elizabeth, NJ ranges from $2.80 to $2.89 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 Elizabeth, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Elizabeth, NJ by $0.07 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $7.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Elizabeth, NJ?

As of today, May 29th, 2025, the average price of oil is $2.85 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.80 to $2.89 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Elizabeth, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Elizabeth, NJ ranges from $2.80 to $2.89 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 Elizabeth, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Elizabeth, NJ. Over the past year, Elizabeth, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.62 for a 100-gallon order. This is $3.77 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.85, and $3.82 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.