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Oil Prices in Fairfield, NJ

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Advantage Oil	$2.79	Yes	Yes
Bonded Oil	$3.50	Yes	Yes
National Fuel Oil Inc	$3.15	Yes	Yes
Affordable Oil	Call for price	No	No
Pedersen Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Apple Heating Oil	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
JW Pierson Co	Call for price	No	No
Tomasso Bros Energy	Call for price	No	No
Theodor V Cebula Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Fairfield, NJ Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Fairfield Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	+$0.149
1 Month Trend	+$0.282
1 Year Trend	-$0.368

Fairfield Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$3.148
12/20/2024	$3.148
12/19/2024	$3.074
12/18/2024	$3.048
12/17/2024	$3.049
12/16/2024	$2.999
12/15/2024	$2.999
12/14/2024	$2.999
12/13/2024	$2.999
12/12/2024	$2.999
12/11/2024	$2.999
12/10/2024	$2.999
12/09/2024	$2.999
12/08/2024	$3.005
12/07/2024	$3.005
12/06/2024	$3.005
12/05/2024	$2.999
12/04/2024	$2.820
12/03/2024	$2.854
12/02/2024	$2.854
12/01/2024	$2.884
11/30/2024	$2.884
11/29/2024	$2.884
11/28/2024	$2.917
11/27/2024	$2.985
11/26/2024	$2.881
11/25/2024	$2.905
11/24/2024	$2.963
11/23/2024	$2.963
11/22/2024	$2.963

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Fairfield, used by 2,530 or 83.22% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Fairfield homeowners is electricity, used by 331 homes (10.89%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (169), propane (36).

Fairfield Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Fairfield Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	2,530	83.2%
Electricity	331	10.9%
Heating Oil	169	5.6%
Propane	36	1.2%

Natural gas (83.2%)

Electricity (10.9%)

Heating oil (5.6%)

Propane (1.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Fairfield

Heating oil has become more popular in Fairfield. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes rose from 144 to 169, a 17.36% lift.

Fairfield Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	245
2012	242
2013	204
2014	150
2015	128
2016	168
2017	119
2018	98
2019	98
2020	144
2021	156
2022	169

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Fairfield

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 32 to 36.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,188 to 2,530.

Electricity use for home heating in Fairfield

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Fairfield. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 490 to 331, a 32.45% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Fairfield

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 Fairfield have not yet adopted solar heating.

Fairfield, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Fairfield homeowners purchased a total of 111,060 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Fairfield ranks 311^st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Fairfield ranks 3758^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Fairfield’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 Fairfield, the average outside temperature was 4.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Fairfield Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	42.5° F
2023 - 2024	38.4° F

Fairfield Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Fairfield homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 20 heating oil companies that serve Fairfield 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 Fairfield. 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield include Affordable Oil and Apple Heating Oil.

Fairfield Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Fairfield: 20 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Fairfield: 18 miles

Average Number Of Fairfield Homes Served Per Company: 8 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Fairfield Oil Company: 5,553 gallons per year

Fairfield, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 169 households in Fairfield, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Fairfield, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

5% of Fairfield, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Fairfield, NJ Households	Fairfield, NJ Heating Oil Households
3,040	169

20 Fairfield, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 111,060 gallons of heating oil delivered to Fairfield, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Fairfield, NJ community relies on its 20 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 Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, NJ.

Fairfield Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Fairfield, NJ today is $2.80 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, NJ?

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

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

The price of heating oil in Fairfield, NJ has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.20 per gallon.

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

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

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

Today in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, NJ?

The current price of heating oil in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, NJ?

The current price of home heating oil in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Fairfield, NJ by $0.20 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $20.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Fairfield, NJ. Over the past year, Fairfield, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.60 for a 100-gallon order. This is $3.45 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.15, and $3.80 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.