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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 23 Elkridge Suppliers

Oil Prices in Elkridge, MD

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

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
McComas Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Caroll Home Services	Call for price	No	No
Laurel Fuel Oil	Call for price	No	No
Murphy's Fuel Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Pugs Fuel Services	Call for price	No	No
JJ Adams Fuel Oil Co LLC	Call for price	No	No
Quality Cooling & Heating	Call for price	No	No
Warthen Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
A&A Heating Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Allied Fuel Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
George's Discount Fuel Inc	Call for price	No	No
Richard's Oil Burner Service	Call for price	No	No
KeroDel	Call for price	No	No
Burtsonville Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Gladney Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Alliance Fuel Company	Call for price	No	No
Best Heating & Air Conditioning Inc	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
Parker Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Elkridge, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Elkridge Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/08/2024	$3.400
11/07/2024	$3.400
11/06/2024	$3.400
11/05/2024	$3.400
11/04/2024	$3.400
11/03/2024	$3.400
11/02/2024	$3.400
11/01/2024	$3.400
10/31/2024	$3.400
10/30/2024	$3.400
10/29/2024	$3.400
10/28/2024	$3.400
10/27/2024	$3.400
10/26/2024	$3.400
10/25/2024	$3.400
10/24/2024	$3.400
10/23/2024	$3.400
10/22/2024	$3.400
10/21/2024	$3.400
10/20/2024	$3.400
10/19/2024	$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
10/13/2024	$3.400
10/12/2024	$3.400
10/11/2024	$3.400
10/10/2024	$3.400

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Elkridge, used by 5,928 or 48.81% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Elkridge homeowners is natural gas, used by 5,263 homes (43.34%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (572), heating oil (252), other fuels (96), and other fuels (60).

Elkridge Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Elkridge Households	% of Households
Electricity	5,928	48.8%
Natural Gas	5,263	43.3%
Propane	572	4.7%
Heating Oil	252	2.1%
Other Fuels	96	0.8%
Solar	60	0.5%

Electricity (48.8%)

Natural gas (43.3%)

Propane (4.7%)

Heating oil (2.1%)

Other fuels (0.8%)

Solar (0.5%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Elkridge

Heating oil has become less popular in Elkridge. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 261 to 252, a 3.45% drop.

Elkridge Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	457
2012	443
2013	442
2014	341
2015	261
2016	244
2017	293
2018	312
2019	272
2020	311
2021	280
2022	252

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Elkridge

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 329 to 572.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4,375 to 5,263.

Electricity use for home heating in Elkridge

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Elkridge. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 5,434 to 5,928, a 9.09% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Elkridge

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, 60 homes in Elkridge are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2015, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Elkridge, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Elkridge homeowners purchased a total of 129,877 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Elkridge ranks 178^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Elkridge ranks 3524^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Elkridge’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 Elkridge, the average outside temperature was 4.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Elkridge Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	46.5° F
2023 - 2024	42° F

Elkridge Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Elkridge homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 23 heating oil companies that serve Elkridge 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 5 “full-service” oil companies that serve Elkridge. Full service companies such as JJ Adams Fuel Oil Co LLC or McComas Fuel Co 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 Elkridge 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 Elkridge include Alliance Fuel Company and Maryland Oil Company.

Elkridge Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Elkridge: 23 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Elkridge: 18 miles

Average Number Of Elkridge Homes Served Per Company: 10 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Elkridge Oil Company: 5,646 gallons per year

Elkridge, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 252 households in Elkridge, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Elkridge, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

2% of Elkridge, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Elkridge, MD Households	Elkridge, MD Heating Oil Households
12,144	252

23 Elkridge, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 129,876 gallons of heating oil delivered to Elkridge, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Elkridge, MD community relies on its 23 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 Elkridge, MD, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Baltimore, MD and Center Pt in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Elkridge, MD.

Elkridge 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.