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Oil Prices in Bethesda, MD
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Fuel Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Laurel Fuel Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Amato Industries | Call for price | No | No |
| Burtsonville Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Day and Night Fuel Oils | Call for price | No | No |
| C and M Heating Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
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 Trends
Last year, Bethesda homeowners purchased a total of 196,877 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Bethesda ranks 136th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Bethesda ranks 2821st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Bethesda’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 Bethesda, the average outside temperature was 2.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Bethesda Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 40° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 42.4° F |
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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 (118).
Bethesda Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Bethesda Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 22,386 | 65.6% |
| Electricity | 10,624 | 31.1% |
| Heating Oil | 382 | 1.1% |
| Propane | 323 | 1.0% |
| No Fuel | 297 | 0.9% |
| Other Fuels | 118 | 0.3% |
| Solar | 62 | 0.2% |
| Wood | 44 | 0.1% |
| Coal | 7 | 0.0% |
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 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 481 to 382, a 20.58% drop.
Bethesda Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 929 |
| 2012 | 836 |
| 2013 | 817 |
| 2014 | 805 |
| 2015 | 721 |
| 2016 | 745 |
| 2017 | 693 |
| 2018 | 617 |
| 2019 | 549 |
| 2020 | 481 |
| 2021 | 427 |
| 2022 | 382 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Bethesda
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 309 to 323.
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 22,004 to 22,386.
Electricity use for home heating in Bethesda
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Bethesda. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 9,466 to 10,624, a 12.23% 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 58.97% increase from 2020, when only 39 homes had installed active solar heating.
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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 Households | Bethesda, MD Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 34,139 | 382 |
6 Bethesda, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 196,876 gallons of heating oil delivered to Bethesda, MD homeowners during the winter of 2024, 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.
