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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Maryland, used by 1,036,714 or 43.77% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Maryland homeowners is electricity, used by 1,018,912 homes (43.02%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (178,203), propane (89,874), wood (27,892), and other fuels (45,552).

Maryland Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Maryland Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	1.0M	43.77%
Electricity	1.0M	43.02%
Heating Oil	178,203	7.52%
Propane	89,874	3.79%
Wood	27,892	1.18%
No Fuel	18,911	0.80%
Other Fuels	16,016	0.68%
Solar	9,098	0.38%
Coal	1,527	0.06%

Natural gas (43.77)

Electricity (43.02)

Heating oil (7.52)

Propane (3.79)

Wood (1.18)

No fuel (0.80)

Other fuels (0.68)

Solar (0.38)

Coal (0.06)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Maryland

Heating oil has become less popular in Maryland. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 239,039 to 178,203, a 25.45% drop.

Maryland Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	246,964
2012	239,039
2013	228,525
2014	222,212
2015	212,903
2016	207,818
2017	201,205
2018	193,194
2019	186,662
2020	179,727
2021	176,310
2022	178,203

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Maryland

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 68,658 to 89,874.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 958,637 to 1,036,714.

Electricity use for home heating in Maryland

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Maryland. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 828,515 to 1,018,912, a 22.98% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Maryland

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, 9,098 homes in Maryland are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 2191.69% increase from 2012, when only 397 homes had installed active solar heating.

Maryland Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Maryland homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 198 heating oil companies that serve Maryland 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 8 “full-service” oil companies that serve Maryland. Full service companies such as Petro Home Services or Watkins Fuel Company 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 Maryland 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 Maryland include Carroll Home Services and H F Horney Inc.

Maryland Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Maryland: 198 companies

Average Number Of Maryland Homes Served Per Company: 900 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Maryland Oil Company: 463,853 gallons per year

Maryland Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 162,382 households in Maryland heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Maryland temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

7% of Maryland Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Maryland Households	Maryland Heating Oil Households
2.2M	162,382

198 Maryland Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 92 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Maryland homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Maryland community relies on its 198 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 Maryland, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Baltimore, MD and Citgo in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Maryland.

Maryland Heating Oil FAQs

How much is home heating oil in Maryland?

Home heating oil is $3.40 per gallon right now, on average in Maryland. Today's oil prices in Maryland range from the cheapest price of $3.40 to the most expensive price of $3.40 right now per gallon for a 100-gallon heating oil delivery, depending on the oil company you use and the delivery address.

How much does heating oil cost per month in Maryland?

Heating oil costs $106.76 per month in Maryland (averaged over 12 months), totalling $1387.88 per year. On a cost per delivery basis, this equates to 4 deliveries of $346.97 per delivery.

How much heating oil will a home in Maryland use in the upcoming week?

In the upcoming week, the temperature in Maryland is expected to drop to a low of 61°F. The average 1,500 square foot house will burn 7.85 gallons of heating oil.

How does the price per gallon of heating oil in Maryland compare to the national average?

Today, The Maryland average heating oil price is $0.14/gal cheaper than the U.S. average.

How many gallons of heating oil does a home in Maryland burn annually?

A 1,500 square foot home in Maryland uses an average of 408.20 gallons each year.