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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 6 Bethesda Suppliers

Oil Prices in Bethesda, MD

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Laurel Fuel Oil Call for price No No
Laurel Fuel Co 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
C & M Home Heating Oil Company LLC Call for price No No

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Bethesda, used by 22,386 or 65.57% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Bethesda homeowners is electricity, used by 10,624 homes (31.12%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (382), propane (323), no fuel (297), and other fuels (231).

Bethesda Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelBethesda Households % of Households
Natural Gas22,38665.6%
Electricity10,62431.1%
Heating Oil3821.1%
Propane3231.0%
No Fuel2970.9%
Other Fuels1180.3%
Solar620.2%
Wood440.1%
Coal70.0%

Natural gas (65.6%)

Electricity (31.1%)

Heating oil (1.1%)

Propane (1.0%)

No fuel (0.9%)

Other fuels (0.3%)

Solar (0.2%)

Wood (0.1%)

Coal (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Bethesda

Heating oil has become less popular in Bethesda. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 817 to 382, a 53.24% drop.

Bethesda Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011929
2012836
2013817
2014805
2015721
2016745
2017693
2018617
2019549
2020481
2021427
2022382

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Bethesda

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 329 to 323.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 22,700 to 22,386.

Electricity use for home heating in Bethesda

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Bethesda. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 8,087 to 10,624, a 31.37% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Bethesda

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, 62 homes in Bethesda are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 520.00% increase from 2013, when only 10 homes had installed active solar heating.

Bethesda Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Bethesda homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Bethesda 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 Bethesda. 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 Bethesda 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 Bethesda include Burtsonville Fuel and Laurel Fuel Co.

Bethesda Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Bethesda: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Bethesda: 18 miles

Average Number Of Bethesda Homes Served Per Company: 63 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Bethesda Oil Company: 32,812 gallons per year

Bethesda, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 382 households in Bethesda, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Bethesda, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

1% of Bethesda, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Bethesda, MD HouseholdsBethesda, MD Heating Oil Households
34,139382

6 Bethesda, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 196,876 gallons of heating oil delivered to Bethesda, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Bethesda, MD community relies on its 6 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 Bethesda, 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 Bethesda, MD.

Bethesda 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.

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