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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 33 Baltimore Suppliers

Oil Prices in Baltimore, MD

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Watkins Fuel Company	Call for price	No	No
McComas Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Petro Home Services	Call for price	No	No
Caroll Home Services	Call for price	No	No
Murphy's Fuel Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
JJ Adams Fuel Oil Co LLC	Call for price	No	No
Griffith Energy Services Inc	Call for price	No	No
Pugs Fuel Services	Call for price	No	No
Direct Fuel LLC	Call for price	No	No
Quality Cooling & Heating	Call for price	No	No
Warthen Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
A&A Heating Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Allied Fuel Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
George's Discount Fuel Inc	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
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
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

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Baltimore, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Baltimore Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
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
10/28/2024	$3.400
10/27/2024	$3.400
10/26/2024	$3.400
10/25/2024	$3.400
10/24/2024	$3.400
10/23/2024	$3.400
10/22/2024	$3.400
10/21/2024	$3.400
10/20/2024	$3.400
10/19/2024	$3.400
10/18/2024	$3.400
10/17/2024	$3.400
10/16/2024	$3.400
10/15/2024	$3.400
10/14/2024	$3.400
10/13/2024	$3.400
10/12/2024	$3.400
10/11/2024	$3.400
10/10/2024	$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

Fuel	Baltimore Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	158,281	63.0%
Electricity	75,499	30.1%
Heating Oil	10,048	4.0%
Propane	3,971	1.6%
No Fuel	2,953	1.2%
Other Fuels	1,365	0.5%
Wood	327	0.1%
Solar	210	0.1%
Coal	31	0.0%

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 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 15,064 to 10,048, a 33.30% drop.

Baltimore Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	22,000
2012	20,676
2013	18,918
2014	17,240
2015	16,051
2016	15,064
2017	14,479
2018	12,906
2019	12,126
2020	11,140
2021	10,531
2022	10,048

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Baltimore

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,242 to 3,971.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 160,505 to 158,281.

Electricity use for home heating in Baltimore

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Baltimore. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 65,111 to 75,499, a 15.95% 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 118.75% increase from 2016, when only 96 homes had installed active solar heating.

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 Households	Baltimore, MD Heating Oil Households
251,233	10,048

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

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.