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Oil Prices in Oak Ridge, NJ
Updated Today at 11:01 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Green Energy | $3.70 | Yes | Yes |
| Advantage Oil | $3.39 | Yes | Yes |
| Affordable Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Apple Heating Oil | Call for price | No | No |
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Cheapest Oak Ridge, NJ Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.39 per gallon/gal | Feb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.34 per gallon/gal | Feb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.34 per gallon/gal | Feb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.34 per gallon/gal | Feb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM |
Oak Ridge Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/22/2025 | $3.545 |
| 02/21/2025 | $3.545 |
| 02/20/2025 | $3.545 |
| 02/19/2025 | $3.513 |
| 02/18/2025 | $3.513 |
| 02/17/2025 | $3.595 |
| 02/16/2025 | $3.595 |
| 02/15/2025 | $3.595 |
| 02/14/2025 | $3.595 |
| 02/13/2025 | $3.595 |
| 02/12/2025 | $3.595 |
| 02/11/2025 | $3.595 |
| 02/10/2025 | $3.490 |
| 02/09/2025 | $3.595 |
| 02/08/2025 | $3.595 |
| 02/07/2025 | $3.595 |
| 02/06/2025 | $3.527 |
| 02/05/2025 | $3.527 |
| 02/04/2025 | $3.527 |
| 02/03/2025 | $3.527 |
| 02/02/2025 | $3.527 |
| 02/01/2025 | $3.527 |
| 01/31/2025 | $3.593 |
| 01/30/2025 | $3.593 |
| 01/29/2025 | $3.593 |
| 01/28/2025 | $3.545 |
| 01/27/2025 | $3.620 |
| 01/26/2025 | $3.635 |
| 01/25/2025 | $3.635 |
| 01/24/2025 | $3.635 |
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 (123).
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 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes rose from 2,326 to 2,426, a 4.30% 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 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 649 to 654.
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 689 to 855.
Electricity use for home heating in Oak Ridge
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Oak Ridge. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 300 to 313, a 4.33% 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 2015, 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 11th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Oak Ridge ranks 468th 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 2.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Oak Ridge Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 33.5° 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 2024, 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.
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