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Maryland Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.40 --
150$3.30 --
200$3.30 --
250$3.30 --

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Today's Maryland Oil Prices By City

Updated Today at 04:04 AM

Baltimore Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Laurel Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Columbia Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Annapolis Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Glen Burnie Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Ellicott City Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Parkville Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Pasadena Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Owings Mills Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Dundalk Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Gwynn Oak Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Catonsville Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Towson Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Essex Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Middle River Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Lutherville Timonium Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Nottingham Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Windsor Mill Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Severn Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Pikesville Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Elkridge Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Reisterstown Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Halethorpe Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Brooklyn Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Randallstown Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Rosedale Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Severna Park Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Cockeysville Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Millersville Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Hanover Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Jessup Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Perry Hall Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Fort George G Meade Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Linthicum Heights Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Sparrows Point Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Phoenix Heating Oil Prices

from $3.40 per gallon/gal

Maryland Cash Heating Oil Delivery Map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil Delivery Service Area for MD

Maryland Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Day Trend+$0.0
1 Week Trend+$0.0
1 Month Trend+$0.0
1 Year Trend-$1.027

Maryland Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
10/21/2024$3.400
10/18/2024$3.400
10/17/2024$3.400
10/16/2024$3.400
10/15/2024$3.400
10/14/2024$3.400
10/11/2024$3.400
10/10/2024$3.400
10/09/2024$3.400
10/08/2024$3.250
10/07/2024$3.250
10/04/2024$3.250
10/03/2024$3.250
10/02/2024$3.250
10/01/2024$3.250
09/30/2024$3.250
09/27/2024$3.250
09/26/2024$3.250
09/25/2024$3.250
09/24/2024$3.250
09/23/2024$3.250
09/20/2024$3.400
09/19/2024$3.400
09/18/2024$3.400
09/17/2024$3.400
09/16/2024$3.400
09/13/2024$3.400
09/12/2024$3.400
09/11/2024$3.400
09/10/2024$3.400

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

FuelMaryland Households % of Households
Natural Gas1.0M43.77%
Electricity1.0M43.02%
Heating Oil178,2037.52%
Propane89,8743.79%
Wood27,8921.18%
No Fuel18,9110.80%
Other Fuels16,0160.68%
Solar9,0980.38%
Coal1,5270.06%

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 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 246,964 to 178,203, a 27.84% drop.

Maryland Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011246,964
2012239,039
2013228,525
2014222,212
2015212,903
2016207,818
2017201,205
2018193,194
2019186,662
2020179,727
2021176,310
2022178,203

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Maryland

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 69,487 to 89,874.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 956,156 to 1,036,714.

Electricity use for home heating in Maryland

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Maryland. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 813,918 to 1,018,912, a 25.19% 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 2725.47% increase from 2011, when only 322 homes had installed active solar heating.

Maryland Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Maryland homeowners purchased a total of 92 million gallons of heating oil.

Short Term Trends

Maryland’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 Maryland, the average outside temperature was 11.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Maryland Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
Winter 2023 - 202461.6° F
Winter 2022 - 202350.6° F

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 HouseholdsMaryland Heating Oil Households
2.2M162,382

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 Prices FAQs

How high will oil go in Maryland?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Maryland. Over the past year, Maryland heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 100-gallon order. This is $1.54 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.40, and $1.54 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.40. 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.

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Maryland?

The best price of home heating oil in Maryland today is $3.40 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Maryland ranges from a low of $3.40 to a high of $3.40. The average heating oil price in Maryland state is $3.40.

How much is oil per gallon in Maryland?

As of today, October 20th, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.40 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.40 to $3.40 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Maryland?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Maryland ranges from $3.40 to $3.40 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How much is home heating oil right now in Maryland?

The current price of home heating oil in Maryland ranges from $3.40 to $3.40 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.

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Maryland?

Heating oil prices in Maryland have increased by $0.06 compared to October 13rd, 2024, due to rising demand for home heating oil combined with historically low inventories. (Updated October 20th, 2024).

What is the current price of heating oil in Maryland?

The current price of heating oil in Maryland ranges from $3.40 to $3.40 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.40 per gallon.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Maryland?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $340.00 in Maryland. Prices range from $340.00 to $340.00, depending on the oil company.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Maryland?

Today in Maryland, the price of home heating oil is $3.40 per gallon, which amounts to $340.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Is the price of heating oil in Maryland rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Maryland has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of 0.06 per gallon.

Is heating oil going up or down in Maryland?

Heating oil prices have up in Maryland by $0.06 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $6.00 for a 100-gallon order.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Maryland?

The average price of home heating oil in Maryland is $3.40 per gallon.

Is heating oil taxable in Maryland?

Sales of heating oil for use in most residential properties are exempt from sales tax, while sales to commercial buyers are, with few exceptions, taxed.