Stem Brothers Inc
760 Frenchtown Road , P.O Box 619 , Milford, New Jersey, United States

Welcome to Stem Brothers, Inc., a trusted source of home heating expertise with an emphasis on energy conservation and the environment, serving Hunterdon and Warren counties in New Jersey and Bucks County in Pennsylvania.   Our goal is to deliver a great customer experience by focusing on the essentials:

• Great value based on competitive prices, high-quality products, expert service, personal attention and sound business practices.
• Peace of mind for our customers, built on trust, reliability, and passion for energy conservation and protection of the environment.
• Expertise in fuel delivery, heating equipment installation and service, and cost management.
• Friendly people who strive to save you money through advanced energy conservation, low overhead, and cost-effective fuel purchasing.

Jack Stem (1917-2009) and his brother Doug (1920-1968) founded the company in October 1946, which began as a Gulf gasoline station in Milford, NJ. In 1951 the business was moved to its present location and expanded to include heating oil sales. Over the next several years Stem Brothers merged with other small heating oil companies, further developing the size of its customer base.   jackStem.jpgJohn David Stem joined his father John E. Stem in the business in 1969 and was very instrumental in building Stem Brothers, Inc. into what it is today. His innovations included progressing from the self-service car wash adjacent to our facility, to an automatic car wash on Rt. 12 in Flemington, NJ. This became the basis for a new division within the company, Shammy Shine Car Washes, Inc., which has since grown to 12 locations under the leadership of Craig Stem.   It was Davids dream to add propane to our product line, and in 1989 his dream was fulfilled. Due to our competitive pricing and our excellent service, propane continues to be a rapidly growing market in our business today.   Stem Brothers, Inc. owns three gasoline stations: Frenchtown Citgo in Frenchtown, NJ, which was remodeled in 1992; Milford Citgo in Milford, NJ, which was remodeled in 1993; and our newest facility, which opened in 1998, Bloomsbury Citgo, located off of Interstate I-78 on Exit 7 in Bloomsbury, NJ. Each offers Citgo quality products, a convenience store and propane. The Milford location has a service garage for vehicle repairs as well.   After a two-year battle with cancer, David succumbed to his illness on August 31, 1997. He is greatly missed by all. During his infirmity he continued to establish the high standards for the company; and he personally prepared his brothers, Rick and Craig, and his son J.D. to carry on the business. Davids foresight has enabled the company to experience continued growth. The company looks forward to serving the Delaware Valley as its number one energy supplier for many years to come. 

Our customers count on us for quality and vision. Our products and services include

• Bioheat® Fuel that integrates renewable biofuel and a performance additive that keeps equipment clean for higher efficiency and longer equipment life.
• High-quality, high-efficiency equipment including Weil-McLain boilers, Thermo Pride furnaces and hot water heaters from Bock and Rheem.
• Expert full service that improves efficiency, promotes reliable performance and extends equipment life.
• Cost management through price protection and our Easy Pay budget program.

Bioheat® Fuel: Not Just a New Name

Weve upgraded our heating oil to Bioheat® Fuel, which simply means a percentage of biodiesel is blended with conventional heating oil: in our case between 2% and 5%.  This transition at our facility began in early September 2009. It made sense to us to fill our tanks for the upcoming season with this performance-enhancing petroleum product that is not only substantially cleaner but also cuts down our carbon footprint and increases efficiency. Our supplier says it best, "Its simply the right thing to do."  This product has been on the market in other areas of our country for the past 20 years. It has been tested, tried and true, attaining the ASTM (American Society for Testing & Materials) certification. Our network of suppliers assures the product brought into Stem Brothers, Inc. will be of the viscosity and lubricity demanded by the colder temperatures in the Northeast. We also treat our oil with additives so that your equipment will run more smoothly.

Gasoline / Kerosene

Bloomsbury Citgo is conveniently located off of Exit 7 on Route 78 in Bloomsbury, NJ (across from the 76 Truck Stop). This is a spacious area, housing eight gasoline dispensers offering three grades of gasoline and a propane fill station, as well as a bright, clean convenience store for quick shopping. Youll get friendly 24-hour service when you stop in for a tank full of quality Citgo gasoline at our competitive low prices.   Milford Citgo is located on Frenchtown Road at the entrance of the small town of Milford, NJ. This beautiful "home town" location offers three grades of gasoline, kerosene, biodiesel fuel and a propane 20 lb. tank exchange service for your outdoor grill needs. Stop in the convenience store while using the other services. The station is open early each morning till late each night offering all you need to keep your vehicle "up to par." 

Propane

We also have a propane tank exchange at our main bulk plant in Milford, as well as Milford Citgo, in Milford, NJ, for your convenience.   Federal regulations require that all propane barbeque cylinders be equipped with an Overfill Protection Device (OPD). The regulations indicate that no cylinders (4 to 40 lbs.) shall be filled unless equipped with an OPD.