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Elizabeth Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Elizabeth homes heating with number two heating oil, picking which of the 21 heating oil companies that serve Elizabeth makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who are willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Elizabeth. Full service companies such as or offer households annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The family does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for homeowners who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Some of the 2 Elizabeth cash heating oil companies serving Elizabeth include Affordable Oil Inc and Longhorn Oil Company.
Elizabeth Heating Oil Company Fast Facts: Fuel oil Companies Serving Elizabeth: 21 companies .
Average Number of Elizabeth Houses Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 35
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 70th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Elizabeth ranks 1243rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Elizabeth’s overall fuel oil use varies annually primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ boilers need to burn more and more oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Elizabeth was 34.2°F, which was 4.3°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Elizabeth Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 34.2° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 38.5° F |
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Cheapest Elizabeth Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $5.80 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 06:59 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $5.70 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 06:59 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $5.55 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 06:59 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $5.55 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 06:59 PM |
Cheapest Elizabeth Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 05:31 PM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | -$0.001 |
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.001 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$1.519 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$2.849 |
Cheapest Elizabeth Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 05:31 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 10/16/2026 | $5.699 |
| 10/15/2026 | $5.700 |
| 10/14/2026 | $5.649 |
| 10/13/2026 | $5.649 |
| 10/12/2026 | $5.649 |
| 10/11/2026 | $5.700 |
| 10/10/2026 | $5.700 |
| 10/09/2026 | $5.700 |
| 10/08/2026 | $5.490 |
| 10/07/2026 | $5.490 |
| 10/05/2026 | $5.750 |
| 10/03/2026 | $5.580 |
| 09/23/2026 | $5.580 |
| 09/21/2026 | $5.580 |
| 09/21/2026 | $5.580 |
| 09/20/2026 | $5.580 |
| 09/19/2026 | $5.680 |
| 09/18/2026 | $5.680 |
| 09/17/2026 | $5.699 |
| 09/09/2026 | $4.980 |
| 09/07/2026 | $4.980 |
| 09/06/2026 | $4.980 |
| 09/05/2026 | $4.980 |
| 09/04/2026 | $4.980 |
| 09/03/2026 | $4.980 |
| 08/21/2026 | $4.780 |
| 07/25/2026 | $4.599 |
| 07/15/2026 | $4.240 |
| 07/13/2026 | $4.200 |
| 07/12/2026 | $4.180 |
Average Elizabeth Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on March 30, 2026
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.028 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$1.217 |
| 3 Month Trend | +$1.965 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$2.062 |
Average Elizabeth Heating Oil Price History
Updated on March 30, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 03/30/2026 | $5.838 |
| 03/23/2026 | $5.866 |
| 03/16/2026 | $5.493 |
| 03/09/2026 | $5.433 |
| 03/02/2026 | $4.621 |
| 02/23/2026 | $4.471 |
| 02/16/2026 | $4.435 |
| 02/09/2026 | $4.434 |
| 02/02/2026 | $4.421 |
| 01/26/2026 | $4.145 |
| 01/19/2026 | $3.984 |
| 01/12/2026 | $3.885 |
| 01/05/2026 | $3.873 |
| 12/29/2025 | $3.878 |
| 12/22/2025 | $3.872 |
| 12/15/2025 | $3.939 |
| 12/08/2025 | $4.002 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.951 |
| 11/24/2025 | $4.050 |
| 11/17/2025 | $4.044 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.990 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.868 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.844 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.776 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Elizabeth Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Households have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Elizabeth, used by 31,014 or 83% of families. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Elizabeth residents is Electricity, used by 4,510 homes (12%). The remaining homes are heated with Propane (2%), Heating Oil (2%), Other (1%).
Elizabeth Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (No. of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31,014 | 833 | 4,510 | 733 | 19 | 19 | 95 |
| 2024 | 31,014 | 776 | 4,212 | 770 | 9 | 9 | 87 |
| 2023 | 30,937 | 718 | 3,917 | 811 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| 2022 | 30,809 | 743 | 3,647 | 1,104 | 0 | 9 | 59 |
| 2021 | 30,504 | 610 | 3,498 | 981 | 0 | 14 | 32 |
| 2020 | 28,738 | 555 | 3,138 | 983 | 0 | 17 | 46 |
| 2019 | 28,202 | 575 | 2,656 | 1,086 | 0 | 18 | 76 |
| 2018 | 27,603 | 622 | 2,601 | 1,343 | 0 | 31 | 99 |
| 2017 | 27,259 | 569 | 2,854 | 1,422 | 0 | 0 | 125 |
| 2016 | 26,893 | 568 | 2,760 | 1,740 | 0 | 0 | 131 |
| 2015 | 26,330 | 638 | 2,393 | 2,157 | 0 | 0 | 161 |
| 2014 | 26,137 | 541 | 2,419 | 2,561 | 0 | 0 | 110 |
| 2013 | 25,916 | 463 | 2,242 | 3,186 | 0 | 0 | 91 |
| 2012 | 25,729 | 555 | 1,783 | 3,662 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2011 | 25,966 | 429 | 1,685 | 3,932 | 0 | 0 | 113 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Elizabeth
Fuel oil has become less frequently used in Elizabeth. In the 6 years since 2019, the number of residents using number two heating oil fell from 1,086 to 733, a 33% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Elizabeth
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 575 to 833, a 45% change. Comparing 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 28,202 to 31,014, a 10% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Elizabeth
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Elizabeth. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 2,656 to 4,510, a 70% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Elizabeth
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all 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 (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Currently, 19 homes in Elizabeth are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 6% gain from 2019, when 18 homes used active solar heating.
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Elizabeth Heating Oil Delivery Overview
733 homes in Elizabeth heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Elizabeth temperatures drop as low as 30.0° F each winter. 2% of Elizabeth families rely on heating oil delivery each winter.
2% of Elizabeth, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Elizabeth, NJ Households | Elizabeth, NJ Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 37,532 | 733 |
21 Elizabeth Oil Companies Homeowners Can Count On
With 644,675 gallons of oil delivered to Elizabeth families last winter, the Elizabeth community relies on its 21 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Elizabeth, two of the closest terminals are Sunoco in Linden, NJ and Sunoco in Linden, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the number two heating oil to residences and companies throughout Elizabeth and the surrounding region.
Elizabeth Heating Oil Prices FAQs
Is the price of heating oil in Elizabeth, NJ rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Elizabeth, NJ has fallen by $0.001 over the last 7 days.
Is heating oil going up or down in Elizabeth, NJ?
Heating oil prices in Elizabeth, NJ have fallen by $0.001 over the past 7 days.
