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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 7 Rockville Suppliers

Oil Prices in Rockville, MD

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Laurel Fuel Oil Call for price No No
Laurel Fuel Co Call for price No No
Amato Inc Call for price No No
Burtsonville Fuel Call for price No No
Damascus Fuel Co Call for price No No
Day & Night Fuel Oils Call for price No No
Griffith Energy Services Inc Call for price No No

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Rockville, used by 35,204 or 60.99% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Rockville homeowners is electricity, used by 21,455 homes (37.17%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (422), heating oil (318), no fuel (181), and other fuels (320).

Rockville Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelRockville Households % of Households
Natural Gas35,20461.0%
Electricity21,45537.2%
Propane4220.7%
Heating Oil3180.6%
No Fuel1810.3%
Other Fuels1130.2%
Wood1000.2%
Solar940.2%
Coal130.0%

Natural gas (61.0%)

Electricity (37.2%)

Propane (0.7%)

Heating oil (0.6%)

No fuel (0.3%)

Other fuels (0.2%)

Wood (0.2%)

Solar (0.2%)

Coal (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Rockville

Heating oil has become less popular in Rockville. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 801 to 318, a 60.30% drop.

Rockville Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,070
20121,091
2013900
2014834
2015784
2016835
2017801
2018854
2019789
2020758
2021491
2022318

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Rockville

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 643 to 422.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 34,575 to 35,204.

Electricity use for home heating in Rockville

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Rockville. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 17,751 to 21,455, a 20.87% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Rockville

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, 94 homes in Rockville are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 5.62% increase from 2017, when only 89 homes had installed active solar heating.

Rockville Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Rockville homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Rockville 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 Rockville. 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 Rockville 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 Rockville include Griffith Energy Services Inc and Burtsonville Fuel.

Rockville Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Rockville: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Rockville: 18 miles

Average Number Of Rockville Homes Served Per Company: 45 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Rockville Oil Company: 23,413 gallons per year

Rockville, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 318 households in Rockville, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Rockville, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

0% of Rockville, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Rockville, MD HouseholdsRockville, MD Heating Oil Households
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7 Rockville, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 163,892 gallons of heating oil delivered to Rockville, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Rockville, MD community relies on its 7 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 Rockville, 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 Rockville, MD.

Rockville 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.

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