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Oil Prices in Essex, MD

Updated on July 29, 2025 at 05:02 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Petro Home Services Call for price No No
Four Points Call for price No No
Liberty Oil Company Call for price No No
Watkins Fuel Company Call for price No No
McComas Fuel Company Call for price No No
Caroll Home Services Call for price No No
Murphys Fuel Oil Company Call for price No No
Pugs Fuel Services Call for price No No
JJ Adams Fuel Oil Company Call for price No No
Direct Fuel LLC Call for price No No
Quality Cooling and Heating Call for price No No
Warthen Fuel Company Call for price No No
A and A Heating Oil Company Call for price No No
Allied Fuel Oil Company Call for price No No
Georges Discount Fuel Call for price No No
Rittenhouse Energy Services Call for price No No
Richards Oil Burner Service Call for price No No
KeroDel Call for price No No
Gladney Oil Company Call for price No No
Alliance Fuel Company Call for price No No
Best Heating and Air Conditioning Inc Call for price No No
Maryland Oil Company Call for price No No
H F Horney Inc Call for price No No
Pasadena Discount Heating Oil Call for price No No
Home Fuel Company Call for price No No

Essex Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Essex homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 25 heating oil companies that serve Essex 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 6 “full-service” oil companies that serve Essex. Full service companies such as JJ Adams Fuel Oil Co LLC or McComas Fuel Co 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 Essex 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 Essex include H F Horney Inc and Alliance Fuel Company.

Essex Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Essex: 25 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Essex: 18 miles

Average Number Of Essex Homes Served Per Company: 75 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Essex Oil Company: 38,798 gallons per year

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Essex Heating Oil Price History

Updated on July 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
07/16/2025 $3.750
07/15/2025 $3.750
07/14/2025 $3.750
07/13/2025 $3.750
07/12/2025 $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
07/06/2025 $3.750
07/05/2025 $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
06/29/2025 $3.750
06/28/2025 $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
06/22/2025 $3.750
06/21/2025 $3.750
06/20/2025 $3.750
06/19/2025 $3.750
06/18/2025 $3.750
06/17/2025 $3.500
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Essex Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Essex, used by 8,574 or 48.29% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Essex homeowners is electricity, used by 6,704 homes (37.75%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,882), propane (289), no fuel (128), and other fuels (102).

Essex Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelEssex Households % of Households
Natural Gas8,57448.3%
Electricity6,70437.8%
Heating Oil1,88210.6%
Propane2891.6%
No Fuel1280.7%
Other Fuels1020.6%
Wood870.5%
Solar360.2%

Natural gas (48.3%)

Electricity (37.8%)

Heating oil (10.6%)

Propane (1.6%)

No fuel (0.7%)

Other fuels (0.6%)

Wood (0.5%)

Solar (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Essex

Heating oil has become more popular in Essex. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,830 to 1,882, a 2.84% lift.

Essex Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20112,188
20121,959
20131,902
20141,867
20152,000
20161,830
20171,732
20181,779
20191,563
20201,410
20211,629
20221,882

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Essex

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 216 to 289.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 7,996 to 8,574.

Electricity use for home heating in Essex

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Essex. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 5,495 to 6,704, a 22.00% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Essex

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, 36 homes in Essex are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 157.14% increase from 2016, when only 14 homes had installed active solar heating.

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Essex, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,882 households in Essex, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Essex, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

10% of Essex, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Essex, MD HouseholdsEssex, MD Heating Oil Households
17,7571,882

25 Essex, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 969,952 gallons of heating oil delivered to Essex, MD homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Essex, MD community relies on its 25 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 Essex, MD, two of the closest terminals are Apex in Baltimore, MD and Motiva in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Essex, MD.

Essex 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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