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Oil Prices in La Plata, MD
Updated on October 17, 2024 at 08:31 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMO Inc | Call for price | No | No |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: La Plata Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in La Plata, used by 4,430 or 70.12% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for La Plata homeowners is heating oil, used by 1,397 homes (22.11%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (659), wood (159), natural gas (100), and other fuels (123).
La Plata Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | La Plata Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 4,430 | 70.12% |
| Heating Oil | 1,397 | 22.11% |
| Propane | 659 | 10.43% |
| Wood | 159 | 2.52% |
| Natural Gas | 100 | 1.58% |
| Other Fuels | 63 | 1.00% |
| No Fuel | 33 | 0.52% |
| Solar | 27 | 0.43% |
Electricity (70.12)
Heating oil (22.11)
Propane (10.43)
Wood (2.52)
Natural gas (1.58)
Other fuels (1.00)
No fuel (0.52)
Solar (0.43)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in La Plata
Heating oil has become less popular in La Plata. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,897 to 1,397, a 26.36% drop.
La Plata Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,882 |
| 2012 | 1,897 |
| 2013 | 2,036 |
| 2014 | 2,013 |
| 2015 | 2,007 |
| 2016 | 1,823 |
| 2017 | 1,750 |
| 2018 | 1,571 |
| 2019 | 1,501 |
| 2020 | 1,367 |
| 2021 | 1,382 |
| 2022 | 1,397 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in La Plata
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 314 to 659.
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 160 to 100.
Electricity use for home heating in La Plata
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in La Plata. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 3,979 to 4,430, a 11.33% increase.
Solar use for home heating in La Plata
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, 27 homes in La Plata are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2012, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.
La Plata, MD Heating Oil Trends
Last year, La Plata homeowners purchased a total of 719,991 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, La Plata ranks 26th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, La Plata ranks 1138th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
La Plata’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 La Plata, the average outside temperature was 5.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
La Plata Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| Winter 2023 - 2024 | 55.4° F |
| Winter 2022 - 2023 | 61.2° F |
La Plata Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For La Plata homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 15 heating oil companies that serve La Plata 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve La Plata. Full service companies such as undefined 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 La Plata 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 La Plata include SMO Energy and Tri County Aire.
La Plata Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving La Plata: 15 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to La Plata: 18 miles
Average Number Of La Plata Homes Served Per Company: 93 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per La Plata Oil Company: 47,999 gallons per year
La Plata, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 1,397 households in La Plata, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when La Plata, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
22% of La Plata, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| La Plata, MD Households | La Plata, MD Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 6,318 | 1,397 |
15 La Plata, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 719,991 gallons of heating oil delivered to La Plata, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the La Plata, MD community relies on its 15 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 La Plata, 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 La Plata, MD.
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