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Oil Prices in Mount Rainier, MD

Updated Today at 12:04 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Laurel Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Laurel Fuel Oil	Call for price	No	No
Amato Inc	Call for price	No	No
Burtsonville Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Day & Night Fuel Oils	Call for price	No	No
Green Petroleum LLC	Call for price	No	No
Price Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
C & M Home Heating Oil Company LLC	Call for price	No	No

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Mount Rainier, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Mount Rainier, MD

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Mount Rainier Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Mount Rainier, used by 2,818 or 58.46% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Mount Rainier homeowners is natural gas, used by 2,005 homes (41.60%). The remaining homes are heated with other fuels (22), propane (20), heating oil (12).

Mount Rainier Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Mount Rainier Households	% of Households
Electricity	2,818	58.5%
Natural Gas	2,005	41.6%
Other Fuels	22	0.5%
Propane	20	0.4%
Heating Oil	12	0.3%

Electricity (58.5%)

Natural gas (41.6%)

Other fuels (0.5%)

Propane (0.4%)

Heating oil (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Mount Rainier

Heating oil has become less popular in Mount Rainier. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 77 to 12, a 84.42% drop.

Mount Rainier Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	70
2012	77
2013	52
2014	73
2015	61
2016	31
2017	21
2018	12
2019	23
2020	27
2021	18
2022	12

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Mount Rainier

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 11 to 20.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,041 to 2,005.

Electricity use for home heating in Mount Rainier

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Mount Rainier. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,503 to 2,818, a 87.49% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Mount Rainier

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.

Homeowners in Mount Rainier have not yet adopted solar heating.

Mount Rainier, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Mount Rainier homeowners purchased a total of 6,185 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Mount Rainier ranks 346^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Mount Rainier ranks 6393^rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Mount Rainier’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 Mount Rainier, the average outside temperature was 0.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Mount Rainier Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	41.8° F
2023 - 2024	42.4° F

Mount Rainier Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Mount Rainier homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Mount Rainier 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 Mount Rainier. Full service companies such as Laurel Fuel 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 Mount Rainier 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 Mount Rainier include Price Oil Company and Green Petroleum LLC.

Mount Rainier Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Mount Rainier: 8 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Mount Rainier: 18 miles

Average Number Of Mount Rainier Homes Served Per Company: 1 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Mount Rainier Oil Company: 773 gallons per year

Mount Rainier, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 12 households in Mount Rainier, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Mount Rainier, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

0% of Mount Rainier, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Mount Rainier, MD Households	Mount Rainier, MD Heating Oil Households
4,820	12

8 Mount Rainier, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 6,184 gallons of heating oil delivered to Mount Rainier, MD homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Mount Rainier, MD community relies on its 8 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 Mount Rainier, MD, two of the closest terminals are Motiva in Fairfax, VA and Buckeye in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Mount Rainier, MD.

Mount Rainier Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.