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Oil Prices in Gaithersburg, MD
Updated on July 5, 2025 at 05:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amato Industries | Call for price | No | No |
| Burtsonville Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Damascus Fuel Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Parker Fuel Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
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 Trends
Last year, Gaithersburg homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Gaithersburg ranks 13th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Gaithersburg ranks 831st 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 2.5° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Gaithersburg Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 40.6° F |
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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 (244).
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 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,485 to 1,978, a 20.40% 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 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 688 to 1,100.
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 22,447 to 22,143.
Electricity use for home heating in Gaithersburg
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Gaithersburg. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 21,290 to 26,585, a 24.87% 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 1377.78% increase from 2013, when only 18 homes had installed active solar heating.
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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 2024, 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.
