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Oil Prices in Mount Rainier, MD
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| 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 |
| Green Petroleum LLC | Call for price | No | No |
| Price Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| C & M Home Heating Oil Company LLC | Call for price | No | No |
Mount Rainier Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Mount Rainier homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Mount Rainier 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 Mount Rainier. 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 Mount Rainier 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 Mount Rainier include Price Oil Company and Green Petroleum LLC.
Mount Rainier Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Mount Rainier: 8 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Mount Rainier: 18 miles
Average Number Of Mount Rainier Homes Served Per Company: 1 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Mount Rainier Oil Company: 773 gallons per year
Mount Rainier, MD Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Mount Rainier homeowners purchased a total of 6,185 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Mount Rainier ranks 346th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Mount Rainier ranks 6393rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Mount Rainier’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 Mount Rainier, the average outside temperature was 2.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Mount Rainier Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 40.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 42.4° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Mount Rainier Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Mount Rainier, used by 2,818 or 58.46% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Mount Rainier homeowners is natural gas, used by 2,005 homes (41.60%). The remaining homes are heated with other fuels (22), propane (20), heating oil (12).
Mount Rainier Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Mount Rainier Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 2,818 | 58.5% |
| Natural Gas | 2,005 | 41.6% |
| Other Fuels | 22 | 0.5% |
| Propane | 20 | 0.4% |
| Heating Oil | 12 | 0.3% |
Electricity (58.5%)
Natural gas (41.6%)
Other fuels (0.5%)
Propane (0.4%)
Heating oil (0.3%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Mount Rainier
Heating oil has become less popular in Mount Rainier. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 27 to 12, a 55.56% drop.
Mount Rainier Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 70 |
| 2012 | 77 |
| 2013 | 52 |
| 2014 | 73 |
| 2015 | 61 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 12 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Mount Rainier
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4 to 20.
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,220 to 2,005.
Electricity use for home heating in Mount Rainier
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Mount Rainier. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,093 to 2,818, a 34.64% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Mount Rainier
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.
Homeowners in Mount Rainier have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Mount Rainier, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 12 households in Mount Rainier, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Mount Rainier, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
0% of Mount Rainier, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Mount Rainier, MD Households | Mount Rainier, MD Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 4,820 | 12 |
8 Mount Rainier, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 6,184 gallons of heating oil delivered to Mount Rainier, MD homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Mount Rainier, MD community relies on its 8 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 Mount Rainier, 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 Mount Rainier, MD.
Mount Rainier 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.
