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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 33 Baltimore Suppliers

Oil Prices in Baltimore, MD

Updated Today at 10:34 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
McComas Fuel Co Call for price No No
Caroll Home Services Call for price No No
JJ Adams Fuel Oil Co LLC Call for price No No
Quality Cooling & Heating Call for price No No
A&A Heating Oil Co Call for price No No
George's Discount Fuel Inc 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
Watkins Fuel Company $3.05 Yes Yes
Griffith Energy Services Inc Call for price No No
Petro Home Services Call for price No No
Murphy's Fuel Oil Company Call for price No No
Pugs Fuel Services Call for price No No
Direct Fuel LLC Call for price No No
Warthen Fuel Co Inc Call for price No No
Allied Fuel Oil Co Call for price No No
Rittenhouse Fuel Co Call for price No No
Richard's Oil Burner Service Call for price No No
KeroDel Call for price No No
Maryland Oil Company Call for price No No
Four Points Call for price No No
H F Horney Inc Call for price No No
Pasadena Discount Heating Oil Call for price No No
Home Fuel Co Call for price No No
Liberty Oil Company Call for price No No
Parker Fuel Co Inc Call for price No No
Gerner Energy Call for price No No
Gerner Online Call for price No No
Suburban Propane Partners LP Call for price No No
Laurel Fuel Co Call for price No No
Laurel Fuel Oil Call for price No No
Burtsonville Fuel Call for price No No

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Baltimore, MD Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.05 $3.05 Dec 20, 2024, 9:00 AM
150$3.05 $3.05 Dec 20, 2024, 9:00 AM
200$3.05 $3.05 Dec 20, 2024, 9:00 AM
250$3.05 $3.05 Dec 20, 2024, 9:00 AM

Baltimore Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/20/2024$3.050
12/19/2024$3.050
12/18/2024$3.050
12/17/2024$3.050
12/16/2024$3.050
12/15/2024$3.050
12/14/2024$3.050
12/13/2024$3.050
12/12/2024$3.050
12/11/2024$3.050
12/10/2024$3.050
12/09/2024$3.050
12/08/2024$3.050
12/07/2024$3.050
12/06/2024$3.050
12/05/2024$3.050
12/04/2024$3.050
12/03/2024$3.050
12/02/2024$3.050
11/08/2024$3.400
11/07/2024$3.400
11/06/2024$3.400
11/05/2024$3.400
11/04/2024$3.400
11/03/2024$3.400
11/02/2024$3.400
11/01/2024$3.400
10/31/2024$3.400
10/30/2024$3.400
10/29/2024$3.400

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Baltimore, used by 158,281 or 63.00% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Baltimore homeowners is electricity, used by 75,499 homes (30.05%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (10,048), propane (3,971), no fuel (2,953), and other fuels (1,933).

Baltimore Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelBaltimore Households % of Households
Natural Gas158,28163.0%
Electricity75,49930.1%
Heating Oil10,0484.0%
Propane3,9711.6%
No Fuel2,9531.2%
Other Fuels1,3650.5%
Wood3270.1%
Solar2100.1%
Coal310.0%

Natural gas (63.0%)

Electricity (30.1%)

Heating oil (4.0%)

Propane (1.6%)

No fuel (1.2%)

Other fuels (0.5%)

Wood (0.1%)

Solar (0.1%)

Coal (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Baltimore

Heating oil has become less popular in Baltimore. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 12,906 to 10,048, a 22.14% drop.

Baltimore Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
201122,000
201220,676
201318,918
201417,240
201516,051
201615,064
201714,479
201812,906
201912,126
202011,140
202110,531
202210,048

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Baltimore

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,630 to 3,971.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 158,339 to 158,281.

Electricity use for home heating in Baltimore

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Baltimore. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 66,047 to 75,499, a 14.31% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Baltimore

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, 210 homes in Baltimore are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 52.17% increase from 2018, when only 138 homes had installed active solar heating.

Baltimore, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Baltimore homeowners purchased a total of 5 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Baltimore ranks 1st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Baltimore ranks 47th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Baltimore’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 Baltimore, the average outside temperature was 4.6° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Baltimore Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202545.9° F
2023 - 202441.3° F

Baltimore Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Baltimore homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 33 heating oil companies that serve Baltimore 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 8 “full-service” oil companies that serve Baltimore. Full service companies such as Gerner Energy or JJ Adams Fuel Oil Co LLC 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore include H F Horney Inc and Alliance Fuel Company.

Baltimore Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Baltimore: 33 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Baltimore: 18 miles

Average Number Of Baltimore Homes Served Per Company: 304 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Baltimore Oil Company: 156,926 gallons per year

Baltimore, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 10,048 households in Baltimore, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Baltimore, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

3% of Baltimore, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Baltimore, MD HouseholdsBaltimore, MD Heating Oil Households
251,23310,048

33 Baltimore, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 5 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Baltimore, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Baltimore, MD community relies on its 33 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 Baltimore, MD, two of the closest terminals are Apex in Baltimore, MD and Center Pt in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Baltimore, MD.

Baltimore Heating Oil Prices FAQs

Is the price of heating oil in Baltimore, MD rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Baltimore, MD has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.00 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Baltimore, MD?

Today in Baltimore, MD, the price of home heating oil is $3.05 per gallon, which amounts to $305.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Baltimore, MD?

Heating oil prices in Baltimore, MD have not changed in the last 24 hours.

Is heating oil going up or down in Baltimore, MD?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Baltimore, MD by $0.00 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $0.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Baltimore, MD?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Baltimore, MD. Over the past year, Baltimore, MD heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.19 for a 100-gallon order. This is $3.14 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.05, and $3.14 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.05. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.

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