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Oil Prices in Rising Sun, MD

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

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Dixie Land Energy Llc Call for price No No
Heaps Oil Company Inc Call for price No No

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

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Rising Sun Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Rising Sun, used by 1,653 or 39.15% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Rising Sun homeowners is heating oil, used by 1,297 homes (30.72%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (812), wood (212), natural gas (128), and other fuels (141).

Rising Sun Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelRising Sun Households % of Households
Electricity1,65339.1%
Heating Oil1,29730.7%
Propane81219.2%
Wood2125.0%
Natural Gas1283.0%
Solar631.5%
Other Fuels431.0%
No Fuel230.5%
Coal120.3%

Electricity (39.1%)

Heating oil (30.7%)

Propane (19.2%)

Wood (5.0%)

Natural gas (3.0%)

Solar (1.5%)

Other fuels (1.0%)

No fuel (0.5%)

Coal (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Rising Sun

Heating oil has become less popular in Rising Sun. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,313 to 1,297, a 1.22% drop.

Rising Sun Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,599
20121,507
20131,389
20141,313
20151,223
20161,100
20171,109
20181,148
20191,220
2020984
20211,130
20221,297

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Rising Sun

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 582 to 812.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 166 to 128.

Electricity use for home heating in Rising Sun

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Rising Sun. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,415 to 1,653, a 16.82% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Rising Sun

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, 63 homes in Rising Sun are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2014, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Rising Sun Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Rising Sun homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 2 heating oil companies that serve Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun. 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 Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun include Dixie Land Energy Llc and Heaps Oil Company Inc.

Rising Sun Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Rising Sun: 2 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Rising Sun: 18 miles

Average Number Of Rising Sun Homes Served Per Company: 648 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Rising Sun Oil Company: 334,226 gallons per year

Rising Sun, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,297 households in Rising Sun, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Rising Sun, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

30% of Rising Sun, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Rising Sun, MD HouseholdsRising Sun, MD Heating Oil Households
4,2221,297

2 Rising Sun, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 668,453 gallons of heating oil delivered to Rising Sun, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Rising Sun, MD community relies on its 2 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 Rising Sun, MD, two of the closest terminals are Pbfenergy in Delaware City, DE and Etmt in Twin Oaks, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Rising Sun, MD.

Rising Sun 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.

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