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Oil Prices in Bethesda, MD

Updated on February 21, 2025 at 09:57 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Laurel Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Laurel Fuel Oil	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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Bethesda, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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 (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 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 929 to 382, a 58.88% 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 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 348 to 323.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 22,814 to 22,386.

Electricity use for home heating in Bethesda

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Bethesda. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 7,504 to 10,624, a 41.58% 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 2011, when only 10 homes had installed active solar heating.

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 136^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Bethesda ranks 2821^st 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

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 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.