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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 21 Ellicott City Suppliers

Oil Prices in Ellicott City, MD

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Parker Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
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
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
Suburban Propane Partners LP	Call for price	No	No
Damascus Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Rittenhouse Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No

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

Ellicott City 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: Ellicott City Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Ellicott City, used by 16,875 or 52.17% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Ellicott City homeowners is electricity, used by 13,371 homes (41.34%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,640), propane (317), wood (112), and other fuels (160).

Ellicott City Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Ellicott City Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	16,875	52.2%
Electricity	13,371	41.3%
Heating Oil	1,640	5.1%
Propane	317	1.0%
Wood	112	0.3%
No Fuel	65	0.2%
Solar	54	0.2%
Other Fuels	41	0.1%

Natural gas (52.2%)

Electricity (41.3%)

Heating oil (5.1%)

Propane (1.0%)

Wood (0.3%)

No fuel (0.2%)

Solar (0.2%)

Other fuels (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Ellicott City

Heating oil has become less popular in Ellicott City. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,913 to 1,640, a 14.27% drop.

Ellicott City Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,332
2012	2,176
2013	2,047
2014	1,913
2015	1,639
2016	1,530
2017	1,536
2018	1,397
2019	1,322
2020	1,240
2021	1,422
2022	1,640

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Ellicott City

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 446 to 317.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 15,145 to 16,875.

Electricity use for home heating in Ellicott City

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Ellicott City. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 11,513 to 13,371, a 16.14% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Ellicott City

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, 54 homes in Ellicott City are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2014, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Ellicott City, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Ellicott City homeowners purchased a total of 845,230 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Ellicott City ranks 17^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Ellicott City ranks 982^nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Ellicott City Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	46° F
2023 - 2024	41.5° F

Ellicott City Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Ellicott City homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 21 heating oil companies that serve Ellicott City 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 4 “full-service” oil companies that serve Ellicott City. 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 Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City include Alliance Fuel Company and Warthen Fuel Co Inc.

Ellicott City Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Ellicott City: 21 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Ellicott City: 18 miles

Average Number Of Ellicott City Homes Served Per Company: 78 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Ellicott City Oil Company: 40,249 gallons per year

Ellicott City, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,640 households in Ellicott City, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Ellicott City, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

5% of Ellicott City, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Ellicott City, MD Households	Ellicott City, MD Heating Oil Households
32,344	1,640

21 Ellicott City, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 845,229 gallons of heating oil delivered to Ellicott City, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Ellicott City, MD community relies on its 21 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 Ellicott City, MD, two of the closest terminals are Center Pt in Baltimore, MD and Buckeye in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Ellicott City, MD.

Ellicott City 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.