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Oil Prices in Gaithersburg, MD

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 10:32 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Amato Inc	Call for price	No	No
Burtsonville Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Damascus Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Parker Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Gaithersburg, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Gaithersburg, used by 26,585 or 50.48% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Gaithersburg homeowners is natural gas, used by 22,143 homes (42.05%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,978), propane (1,100), no fuel (896), and other fuels (577).

Gaithersburg Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Gaithersburg Households	% of Households
Electricity	26,585	50.5%
Natural Gas	22,143	42.1%
Heating Oil	1,978	3.8%
Propane	1,100	2.1%
No Fuel	896	1.7%
Solar	266	0.5%
Other Fuels	244	0.5%
Wood	67	0.1%

Electricity (50.5%)

Natural gas (42.1%)

Heating oil (3.8%)

Propane (2.1%)

No fuel (1.7%)

Solar (0.5%)

Other fuels (0.5%)

Wood (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Gaithersburg

Heating oil has become less popular in Gaithersburg. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,121 to 1,978, a 6.74% drop.

Gaithersburg Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,475
2012	2,483
2013	2,485
2014	2,313
2015	2,147
2016	2,146
2017	2,144
2018	1,973
2019	1,966
2020	2,121
2021	2,039
2022	1,978

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Gaithersburg

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,111 to 1,100.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 20,981 to 22,143.

Electricity use for home heating in Gaithersburg

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Gaithersburg. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 23,804 to 26,585, a 11.68% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Gaithersburg

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, 266 homes in Gaithersburg are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 6.01% decrease from 2020, when only 283 homes had installed active solar heating.

Gaithersburg, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Gaithersburg homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Gaithersburg ranks 13^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Gaithersburg ranks 831^st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Gaithersburg’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 Gaithersburg, the average outside temperature was 4.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Gaithersburg Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	44.9° F
2023 - 2024	40.6° F

Gaithersburg Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Gaithersburg homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Gaithersburg 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Gaithersburg. Full service companies such as undefined 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 Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg include Burtsonville Fuel and Parker Fuel Co Inc.

Gaithersburg Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Gaithersburg: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Gaithersburg: 18 miles

Average Number Of Gaithersburg Homes Served Per Company: 494 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Gaithersburg Oil Company: 254,857 gallons per year

Gaithersburg, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,978 households in Gaithersburg, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Gaithersburg, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Gaithersburg, MD Households	Gaithersburg, MD Heating Oil Households
52,664	1,978

4 Gaithersburg, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Gaithersburg, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Gaithersburg, MD community relies on its 4 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 Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, MD.

Gaithersburg 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.