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Oil Prices in Riverdale, MD

Updated Today at 02:34 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Griffith Energy Services Inc	Call for price	No	No
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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Riverdale, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Riverdale, used by 4,649 or 68.44% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Riverdale homeowners is electricity, used by 1,909 homes (28.10%). The remaining homes are heated with no fuel (118), heating oil (45), solar (24), and other fuels (40).

Riverdale Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Riverdale Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	4,649	68.4%
Electricity	1,909	28.1%
No Fuel	118	1.7%
Heating Oil	45	0.7%
Solar	24	0.3%
Other Fuels	22	0.3%
Propane	18	0.3%

Natural gas (68.4%)

Electricity (28.1%)

No fuel (1.7%)

Heating oil (0.7%)

Solar (0.3%)

Other fuels (0.3%)

Propane (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Riverdale

Heating oil has become less popular in Riverdale. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 207 to 45, a 78.26% drop.

Riverdale Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	340
2012	337
2013	227
2014	296
2015	267
2016	207
2017	186
2018	145
2019	91
2020	47
2021	46
2022	45

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Riverdale

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 43 to 18.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 3,859 to 4,649.

Electricity use for home heating in Riverdale

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Riverdale. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,621 to 1,909, a 17.77% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Riverdale

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, 24 homes in Riverdale are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2016, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Riverdale, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Riverdale homeowners purchased a total of 23,192 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Riverdale ranks 298^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Riverdale ranks 5643^rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Riverdale’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 Riverdale, the average outside temperature was 8.8° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Riverdale Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
Winter 2023 - 2024	44.9° F
Winter 2022 - 2023	36.1° F

Riverdale Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Riverdale homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve Riverdale 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 Riverdale. 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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale include Price Oil Company and Green Petroleum LLC.

Riverdale Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Riverdale: 9 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Riverdale: 18 miles

Average Number Of Riverdale Homes Served Per Company: 5 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Riverdale Oil Company: 2,576 gallons per year

Riverdale, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 45 households in Riverdale, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Riverdale, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Riverdale, MD Households	Riverdale, MD Heating Oil Households
6,793	45

9 Riverdale, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 23,192 gallons of heating oil delivered to Riverdale, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Riverdale, MD community relies on its 9 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 Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, MD.

Riverdale 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.