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Maryland Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Maryland homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 51 heating oil companies that serve Maryland 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 8 “full-service” oil companies that serve Maryland. Full service companies such as Petro Home Services or Watkins Fuel 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 Maryland 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 Maryland include H F Horney Inc and Maryland Oil Company.
Maryland Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Maryland: 51 companies
Average Number Of Maryland Homes Served Per Company: 3,494 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Maryland Oil Company: 1,800,842 gallons per year
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Maryland Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on July 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | +$0.00 |
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.00 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.45 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.513 |
Maryland Heating Oil Price History
Updated on July 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 07/16/2025 | $3.750 |
| 07/15/2025 | $3.750 |
| 07/14/2025 | $3.750 |
| 07/11/2025 | $3.750 |
| 07/10/2025 | $3.750 |
| 07/09/2025 | $3.750 |
| 07/08/2025 | $3.750 |
| 07/07/2025 | $3.750 |
| 07/04/2025 | $3.750 |
| 07/03/2025 | $3.750 |
| 07/02/2025 | $3.750 |
| 07/01/2025 | $3.750 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.750 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.750 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.750 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.750 |
| 06/24/2025 | $3.750 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.750 |
| 06/20/2025 | $3.750 |
| 06/19/2025 | $3.750 |
| 06/18/2025 | $3.750 |
| 06/17/2025 | $3.500 |
| 06/16/2025 | $3.500 |
| 05/16/2025 | $3.300 |
| 05/15/2025 | $3.300 |
| 05/14/2025 | $3.300 |
| 05/13/2025 | $3.300 |
| 05/12/2025 | $3.300 |
| 05/09/2025 | $3.300 |
| 05/08/2025 | $3.300 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Maryland Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Maryland, used by 1,036,714 or 43.77% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Maryland 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 (16,016).
Maryland Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Maryland 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 Maryland
Heating oil has become less popular in Maryland. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 239,039 to 178,203, a 25.45% drop.
Maryland 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 Maryland
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 68,658 to 89,874.
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 958,637 to 1,036,714.
Electricity use for home heating in Maryland
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Maryland. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 828,515 to 1,018,912, a 22.98% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Maryland
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 Maryland are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 2191.69% increase from 2012, when only 397 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Maryland Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 178,203 households in Maryland heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Maryland temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
7% of Maryland Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Maryland Households | Maryland Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2.3M | 178,203 |
51 Maryland Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 92 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Maryland homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Maryland community relies on its 51 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 Maryland, two of the closest terminals are Apex in Baltimore, MD and Sunoco in Salisbury, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Maryland.
Maryland Heating Oil Prices FAQs
Is heating oil taxable in Maryland?
Sales of heating oil for use in most residential properties are exempt from sales tax, while sales to commercial buyers are, with few exceptions, taxed.
