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Oil Prices in Arnold, MD

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Murphy's Fuel Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Pugs Fuel Services	Call for price	No	No
Allied Fuel Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Richard's Oil Burner Service	Call for price	No	No
KeroDel	Call for price	No	No
Maryland Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Pasadena Discount Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
Home Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No

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Arnold, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Arnold, used by 4,643 or 56.07% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Arnold homeowners is natural gas, used by 2,813 homes (33.97%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (390), propane (304), no fuel (156), and other fuels (64).

Arnold Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Arnold Households	% of Households
Electricity	4,643	56.1%
Natural Gas	2,813	34.0%
Heating Oil	390	4.7%
Propane	304	3.7%
No Fuel	156	1.9%
Wood	45	0.5%
Solar	14	0.2%
Coal	5	0.1%

Electricity (56.1%)

Natural gas (34.0%)

Heating oil (4.7%)

Propane (3.7%)

No fuel (1.9%)

Wood (0.5%)

Solar (0.2%)

Coal (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Arnold

Heating oil has become less popular in Arnold. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 704 to 390, a 44.60% drop.

Arnold Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	734
2012	704
2013	776
2014	710
2015	720
2016	694
2017	531
2018	484
2019	587
2020	588
2021	479
2022	390

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Arnold

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 120 to 304.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,881 to 2,813.

Electricity use for home heating in Arnold

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Arnold. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 3,899 to 4,643, a 19.08% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Arnold

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, 14 homes in Arnold are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 6.67% decrease from 2012, when only 15 homes had installed active solar heating.

Arnold, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Arnold homeowners purchased a total of 201,000 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Arnold ranks 133^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Arnold ranks 2784^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Arnold’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 Arnold, the average outside temperature was 4.4° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Arnold Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	47° F
2023 - 2024	42.6° F

Arnold Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Arnold homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Arnold 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 Arnold. Full service companies such as Murphy's Fuel Oil Company 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 Arnold 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 Arnold include Maryland Oil Company and Pasadena Discount Heating Oil.

Arnold Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Arnold: 8 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Arnold: 18 miles

Average Number Of Arnold Homes Served Per Company: 48 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Arnold Oil Company: 25,124 gallons per year

Arnold, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 390 households in Arnold, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Arnold, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

4% of Arnold, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Arnold, MD Households	Arnold, MD Heating Oil Households
8,280	390

8 Arnold, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 200,999 gallons of heating oil delivered to Arnold, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Arnold, 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 Arnold, MD, 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 Arnold, MD.

Arnold 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.