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Riva, MDAnne Arundel County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 02/03/2025 | $3.933 |
| 02/02/2025 | $3.933 |
| 02/01/2025 | $3.933 |
| 01/31/2025 | $3.933 |
| 01/30/2025 | $3.933 |
| 01/29/2025 | $3.500 |
| 01/28/2025 | $3.933 |
| 01/27/2025 | $3.933 |
| 01/22/2025 | $3.933 |
| 01/21/2025 | $3.933 |
| 01/20/2025 | $3.933 |
| 01/19/2025 | $3.933 |
| 01/18/2025 | $3.933 |
| 01/17/2025 | $3.933 |
| 01/16/2025 | $3.933 |
| 01/15/2025 | $3.721 |
| 01/12/2025 | $3.510 |
| 01/11/2025 | $3.510 |
| 01/10/2025 | $3.510 |
| 01/09/2025 | $3.550 |
| 01/08/2025 | $3.510 |
| 01/07/2025 | $3.510 |
| 01/06/2025 | $3.510 |
| 01/05/2025 | $3.500 |
| 01/04/2025 | $3.500 |
| 01/03/2025 | $3.500 |
| 01/02/2025 | $3.500 |
| 01/01/2025 | $3.500 |
| 12/31/2024 | $3.500 |
| 12/30/2024 | $3.050 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Anne Arundel County Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Anne Arundel County, used by 1,036,714 or 43.77% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Anne Arundel County homeowners is electricity, used by 1,018,912 homes (43.02%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (178,203), propane (89,874), wood (27,892), and other fuels (45,552).
Anne Arundel County Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Anne Arundel County Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 1.0M | 43.8% |
| Electricity | 1.0M | 43.0% |
| Heating Oil | 178,203 | 7.5% |
| Propane | 89,874 | 3.8% |
| Wood | 27,892 | 1.2% |
| No Fuel | 18,911 | 0.8% |
| Other Fuels | 16,016 | 0.7% |
| Solar | 9,098 | 0.4% |
| Coal | 1,527 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (43.8%)
Electricity (43.0%)
Heating oil (7.5%)
Propane (3.8%)
Wood (1.2%)
No fuel (0.8%)
Other fuels (0.7%)
Solar (0.4%)
Coal (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Anne Arundel County
Heating oil has become less popular in Anne Arundel County. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 222,212 to 178,203, a 19.80% drop.
Anne Arundel County Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 246,964 |
| 2012 | 239,039 |
| 2013 | 228,525 |
| 2014 | 222,212 |
| 2015 | 212,903 |
| 2016 | 207,818 |
| 2017 | 201,205 |
| 2018 | 193,194 |
| 2019 | 186,662 |
| 2020 | 179,727 |
| 2021 | 176,310 |
| 2022 | 178,203 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Anne Arundel County
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 68,303 to 89,874.
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 960,261 to 1,036,714.
Electricity use for home heating in Anne Arundel County
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Anne Arundel County. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 855,310 to 1,018,912, a 19.13% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Anne Arundel County
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, 9,098 homes in Anne Arundel County are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 1358.01% increase from 2014, when only 624 homes had installed active solar heating.
Anne Arundel County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Anne Arundel County homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 38 heating oil companies that serve Anne Arundel County 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 88 “full-service” oil companies that serve Anne Arundel County. Full service companies such as Murphy's Fuel Oil Company or Murphy's Fuel Oil Company 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 Anne Arundel County 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 Anne Arundel County include Maryland Oil Company and Pasadena Discount Heating Oil.
Anne Arundel County Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Anne Arundel County: 38 companies
Average Number Of Anne Arundel County Homes Served Per Company: 806 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Anne Arundel County Oil Company: 415,901 gallons per year
Anne Arundel County Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 30,665 households in Anne Arundel County heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Anne Arundel County temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
6% of Anne Arundel County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Anne Arundel County Households | Anne Arundel County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 509,787 | 30,665 |
424 Anne Arundel County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 16 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Anne Arundel County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Anne Arundel County community relies on its 424 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 Anne Arundel County, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Baltimore, MD and Citgo in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Anne Arundel County.
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