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Oil Prices in Ellicott City, MD
Updated on February 21, 2025 at 09:57 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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Ellicott City Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/11/2025 | $3.990 |
| 02/09/2025 | $3.990 |
| 02/08/2025 | $3.990 |
| 02/07/2025 | $3.990 |
| 02/06/2025 | $3.990 |
| 02/05/2025 | $3.990 |
| 02/04/2025 | $3.990 |
| 02/03/2025 | $3.990 |
| 02/02/2025 | $3.990 |
| 02/01/2025 | $3.990 |
| 01/31/2025 | $3.990 |
| 01/30/2025 | $3.990 |
| 01/28/2025 | $3.990 |
| 01/27/2025 | $3.990 |
| 01/22/2025 | $3.990 |
| 01/21/2025 | $3.990 |
| 01/20/2025 | $3.990 |
| 01/19/2025 | $3.990 |
| 01/18/2025 | $3.990 |
| 01/17/2025 | $3.990 |
| 01/16/2025 | $3.990 |
| 01/15/2025 | $3.750 |
| 01/12/2025 | $3.550 |
| 01/11/2025 | $3.550 |
| 01/10/2025 | $3.550 |
| 01/09/2025 | $3.550 |
| 01/08/2025 | $3.550 |
| 01/07/2025 | $3.550 |
| 01/06/2025 | $3.550 |
| 01/05/2025 | $3.500 |
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 (41).
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 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,047 to 1,640, a 19.88% 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 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 357 to 317.
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 14,822 to 16,875.
Electricity use for home heating in Ellicott City
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Ellicott City. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 11,297 to 13,371, a 18.36% 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 2013, 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 17th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Ellicott City ranks 982nd 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 2.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Ellicott City Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 39.1° 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 2024, 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.
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