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Oil Prices in Oak Ridge, NJ

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Harvest Green Energy	$3.16	Yes	Yes
Advantage Oil	$2.79	Yes	Yes
Affordable Oil	Call for price	No	No
Apple Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No

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Oak Ridge, NJ Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Oak Ridge, 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

Oak Ridge Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$2.978
12/20/2024	$2.978
12/19/2024	$2.935
12/18/2024	$2.935
12/17/2024	$2.935
12/16/2024	$2.935
12/15/2024	$2.935
12/14/2024	$2.935
12/13/2024	$2.935
12/12/2024	$2.935
12/11/2024	$2.935
12/10/2024	$2.935
12/09/2024	$2.935
12/08/2024	$2.935
12/07/2024	$2.935
12/06/2024	$2.935
12/05/2024	$2.935
12/04/2024	$2.867
12/03/2024	$2.912
12/02/2024	$2.912
12/01/2024	$2.912
11/30/2024	$2.912
11/29/2024	$2.912
11/28/2024	$2.912
11/27/2024	$2.912
11/26/2024	$2.912
11/25/2024	$2.912
11/24/2024	$2.912
11/23/2024	$2.912
11/22/2024	$2.912

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Oak Ridge Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Oak Ridge, used by 2,426 or 55.30% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Oak Ridge homeowners is natural gas, used by 855 homes (19.49%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (654), electricity (313), other fuels (123), and other fuels (71).

Oak Ridge Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Oak Ridge Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	2,426	55.3%
Natural Gas	855	19.5%
Propane	654	14.9%
Electricity	313	7.1%
Other Fuels	123	2.8%
Wood	59	1.3%
Solar	12	0.3%

Heating oil (55.3%)

Natural gas (19.5%)

Propane (14.9%)

Electricity (7.1%)

Other fuels (2.8%)

Wood (1.3%)

Solar (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Oak Ridge

Heating oil has become more popular in Oak Ridge. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 2,356 to 2,426, a 2.97% lift.

Oak Ridge Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,808
2012	2,756
2013	2,598
2014	2,375
2015	2,326
2016	2,356
2017	2,413
2018	2,359
2019	2,458
2020	2,655
2021	2,538
2022	2,426

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Oak Ridge

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 540 to 654.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 856 to 855.

Electricity use for home heating in Oak Ridge

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Oak Ridge. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 305 to 313, a 2.62% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Oak Ridge

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

Oak Ridge, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Oak Ridge homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Oak Ridge ranks 11^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Oak Ridge ranks 468^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Oak Ridge’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 Oak Ridge, the average outside temperature was 3.8° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Oak Ridge Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	39.6° F
2023 - 2024	35.8° F

Oak Ridge Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Oak Ridge homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge. 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 Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge include Affordable Oil and Apple Heating Oil.

Oak Ridge Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Oak Ridge: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Oak Ridge: 18 miles

Average Number Of Oak Ridge Homes Served Per Company: 606 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Oak Ridge Oil Company: 398,568 gallons per year

Oak Ridge, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,426 households in Oak Ridge, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Oak Ridge, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

55% of Oak Ridge, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Oak Ridge, NJ Households	Oak Ridge, NJ Heating Oil Households
4,387	2,426

4 Oak Ridge, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Oak Ridge, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, NJ.

Oak Ridge Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Oak Ridge, NJ today is $2.80 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Oak Ridge, NJ ranges from a low of $2.80 to a high of $3.16. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $2.98.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $298.00 in Oak Ridge, NJ. Prices range from $279.50 to $316.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Oak Ridge, NJ has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.14 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Oak Ridge, NJ is $2.98 per gallon.

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

Today in Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, NJ?

The current price of heating oil in Oak Ridge, NJ ranges from $2.80 to $3.16 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.98 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Oak Ridge, NJ ranges from $2.80 to $3.16 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 Oak Ridge, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Oak Ridge, NJ by $0.14 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $14.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Oak Ridge, NJ?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $2.98 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.80 to $3.16 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Oak Ridge, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Oak Ridge, NJ ranges from $2.80 to $3.16 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 Oak Ridge, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Oak Ridge, NJ. Over the past year, Oak Ridge, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.69 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.71 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.98, and $2.90 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.