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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Gaithersburg, MD
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon |
|---|---|
| Burtsonville Fuel | Call for price |
| Parker Fuel Co Inc | Call for price |
| Damascus Fuel Company | Call for price |
| Amato Industries | Call for price |
Gaithersburg Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Gaithersburg households heating with number two heating oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Gaithersburg can drastically impact the cost of home heating.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who want a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Gaithersburg. Full service companies such as or offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The homeowner does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for customers who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the fuel oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Examples of 2 Gaithersburg cash heating oil companies serving Gaithersburg include Burtsonville Fuel and Parker Fuel Co Inc.
Gaithersburg Heating Oil Company By The Numbers: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Gaithersburg: 4 companies . Average Number of Gaithersburg Households Served per Fuel Oil company : 1978
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 number two heating oil use varies annually as winter conditions change. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn additional fuel oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Gaithersburg was 34°F, which was 1°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Gaithersburg Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 34° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 33° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Gaithersburg Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Households have a variety of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Gaithersburg, used by 323,888 or 50% of families. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Gaithersburg households is Electricity, used by 288,559 homes (44%). The rest of the homes are heated with Heating Oil (3%), Propane (2%), Wood (0.4%), and Other (0.4%).
Gaithersburg Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 323888 | 12358 | 288559 | 18331 | 2735 | 1341 | 2319 |
| 2024 | 296207 | 12212 | 294505 | 21152 | 1822 | 2328 | 2332 |
| 2023 | 270026 | 12068 | 299515 | 24006 | 964 | 3250 | 2332 |
| 2022 | 262136 | 11708 | 299590 | 23909 | 714 | 3249 | 2708 |
| 2021 | 259763 | 12480 | 300780 | 23849 | 847 | 3013 | 3025 |
| 2020 | 254273 | 13322 | 293547 | 25053 | 1036 | 3216 | 3166 |
| 2019 | 252991 | 11476 | 283387 | 24461 | 1462 | 2659 | 2528 |
| 2018 | 260159 | 9612 | 278853 | 23579 | 1794 | 1470 | 1795 |
| 2017 | 269441 | 10437 | 271965 | 24788 | 1647 | 1065 | 1578 |
| 2016 | 276287 | 10250 | 264256 | 25774 | 1546 | 905 | 1140 |
| 2015 | 276115 | 8847 | 261748 | 25739 | 1519 | 762 | 715 |
| 2014 | 272021 | 8035 | 260963 | 26773 | 1174 | 513 | 510 |
| 2013 | 269768 | 8086 | 257748 | 28879 | 981 | 321 | 495 |
| 2012 | 271007 | 7231 | 252430 | 29897 | 954 | 161 | 589 |
| 2011 | 275338 | 6517 | 248754 | 29755 | 713 | 55 | 505 |
| 2010 | 280070 | 6815 | 246658 | 29649 | 379 | 0 | 518 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Gaithersburg
Number two heating oil has become decreasing in demand in Gaithersburg. In the 12 years since 2013, the number of families using oil dropped from 28,879 to 18,331, a 37% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Gaithersburg
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 1465 |
| 2025-11-10 | 1465 |
| 2025-11-09 | 1465 |
| 2025-11-08 | 1465 |
| 2025-11-07 | 1466 |
| 2025-11-06 | 1466 |
| 2025-11-05 | 1466 |
| 2025-11-04 | 1466 |
| 2025-11-03 | 1467 |
| 2025-11-02 | 1468 |
| 2025-11-01 | 1468 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1468 |
| 2025-10-30 | 1468 |
| 2025-10-29 | 1468 |
| 2025-10-28 | 1468 |
| 2025-10-27 | 1469 |
| 2025-10-26 | 1470 |
| 2025-10-25 | 1470 |
| 2025-10-24 | 1470 |
| 2025-10-23 | 1471 |
| 2025-10-22 | 1471 |
| 2025-10-21 | 1472 |
| 2025-10-20 | 1472 |
| 2025-10-19 | 1473 |
| 2025-10-18 | 1473 |
| 2025-10-17 | 1473 |
| 2025-10-16 | 1473 |
| 2025-10-15 | 1474 |
| 2025-10-14 | 1475 |
| 2025-10-13 | 1475 |
| 2025-10-12 | 1475 |
| 2025-10-11 | 1475 |
| 2025-10-10 | 1476 |
| 2025-10-09 | 1477 |
| 2025-10-08 | 1477 |
| 2025-10-07 | 1477 |
| 2025-10-06 | 1478 |
| 2025-10-05 | 1478 |
| 2025-10-04 | 1478 |
| 2025-10-03 | 1478 |
| 2025-10-02 | 1480 |
| 2025-10-01 | 1480 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1480 |
| 2025-09-29 | 1480 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Gaithersburg
Between 2013 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel grew from 8,086 to 12,358, a 53% change. Comparing 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 269,768 to 323,888, a 20% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Gaithersburg
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Gaithersburg. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity jumped from 257,748 to 288,559, a 12% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Gaithersburg
Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Today, 1,341 homes in Gaithersburg are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 318% gain from 2013, when 321 homes utilized active solar heating.
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Gaithersburg Heating Oil Delivery Overview
1,028,612 houses in Gaithersburg heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Gaithersburg temperatures drop as low as 34° F each winter. 4% of Gaithersburg houses rely on heating oil delivery each winter.
2.82% of Gaithersburg, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Gaithersburg, MD Households | Gaithersburg, MD Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 649,622 | 18,331 |
4 Gaithersburg Fuel Oil Companies Serving The Community
With 91,842,974.952 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Gaithersburg homes the last heating season, the Gaithersburg community relies on its 4 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Gaithersburg, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Baltimore, MD and Center Pt in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to homes and businesses throughout Gaithersburg and the surrounding area.
Gaithersburg Heating Oil Prices FAQs
How much does 150 gallons of heating oil cost in Gaithersburg?
150 gallons of heating oil costs $347.45 in Gaithersburg.
