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Oil Prices in Middletown, NJ

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Bacardi Oil Service	$2.88	Yes	Yes
Jacquar Fuel Oil	$2.86	Yes	Yes
Central New Jersey Heating Oil Inc	$2.88	Yes	Yes
Globe Discount	$3.73	Yes	Yes
Lawes Discount Oil	$3.25	Yes	Yes
NJ Easy	$3.23	Yes	Yes
Longhorn Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Globe Petroleum	Call for price	No	No
Lawes Home Comfort	Call for price	No	No

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Middletown, NJ Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.86	$2.88	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$2.86	$2.88	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.86	$2.83	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.86	$2.83	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Middletown Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	+$0.075
1 Month Trend	+$0.353
1 Year Trend	-$0.426

Middletown Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$3.138
12/20/2024	$3.138
12/19/2024	$3.145
12/18/2024	$3.148
12/17/2024	$3.153
12/16/2024	$3.148
12/15/2024	$3.063
12/14/2024	$3.063
12/13/2024	$3.063
12/12/2024	$3.063
12/11/2024	$3.001
12/10/2024	$2.984
12/09/2024	$2.978
12/08/2024	$2.984
12/07/2024	$2.984
12/06/2024	$2.984
12/05/2024	$3.024
12/04/2024	$3.034
12/03/2024	$2.880
12/02/2024	$3.066
12/01/2024	$3.066
11/30/2024	$3.066
11/29/2024	$2.997
11/28/2024	$2.940
11/27/2024	$2.940
11/26/2024	$2.960
11/25/2024	$3.032
11/24/2024	$3.030
11/23/2024	$3.030
11/22/2024	$3.030

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Middletown, used by 9,056 or 85.64% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Middletown homeowners is electricity, used by 1,258 homes (11.90%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (142), heating oil (100), no fuel (40), and other fuels (21).

Middletown Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Middletown Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	9,056	85.6%
Electricity	1,258	11.9%
Propane	142	1.3%
Heating Oil	100	1.0%
No Fuel	40	0.4%
Solar	21	0.2%

Natural gas (85.6%)

Electricity (11.9%)

Propane (1.3%)

Heating oil (1.0%)

No fuel (0.4%)

Solar (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Middletown

Heating oil has become less popular in Middletown. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 527 to 100, a 81.02% drop.

Middletown Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	527
2012	422
2013	405
2014	434
2015	389
2016	306
2017	303
2018	223
2019	154
2020	174
2021	132
2022	100

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Middletown

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 67 to 142.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 8,442 to 9,056.

Electricity use for home heating in Middletown

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Middletown. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 656 to 1,258, a 91.77% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Middletown

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, 21 homes in Middletown are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 200.00% increase from 2011, when only 7 homes had installed active solar heating.

Middletown, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Middletown homeowners purchased a total of 65,716 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Middletown ranks 382^nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Middletown ranks 4529^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Middletown’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 Middletown, the average outside temperature was 4.6° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Middletown Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	45.6° F
2023 - 2024	41° F

Middletown Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Middletown homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve Middletown 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 Middletown. Full service companies such as Lawes Home Comfort or Globe Petroleum 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 Middletown 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 Middletown include Jacquar Fuel Oil and Globe Discount.

Middletown Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Middletown: 9 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Middletown: 18 miles

Average Number Of Middletown Homes Served Per Company: 11 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Middletown Oil Company: 7,301 gallons per year

Middletown, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 100 households in Middletown, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Middletown, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

0% of Middletown, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Middletown, NJ Households	Middletown, NJ Heating Oil Households
10,574	100

9 Middletown, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 65,716 gallons of heating oil delivered to Middletown, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Middletown, NJ community relies on its 9 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 Middletown, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Newark, NJ and Psx in Tremley Point, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Middletown, NJ.

Middletown Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Middletown, NJ today is $2.86 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Middletown, NJ ranges from a low of $2.86 to a high of $3.73. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $3.14.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $314.00 in Middletown, NJ. Prices range from $286.00 to $373.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Middletown, NJ has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.16 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Middletown, NJ is $3.14 per gallon.

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

Today in Middletown, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $2.86 per gallon, which amounts to $286.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Middletown, NJ ranges from $2.86 to $3.73 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.14 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Middletown, NJ ranges from $2.86 to $3.73 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 Middletown, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Middletown, NJ by $0.16 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $16.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Middletown, NJ?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.14 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.86 to $3.73 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Middletown, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Middletown, NJ ranges from $2.86 to $3.73 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 Middletown, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Middletown, NJ. Over the past year, Middletown, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.58 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.45 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.14, and $2.72 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.86. 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.