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Oil Prices in Upper Marlboro, MD

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Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Price Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
C & M Home Heating Oil Company LLC	Call for price	No	No
Day & Night Fuel Oils	Call for price	No	No
Green Petroleum LLC	Call for price	No	No
Laurel Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Laurel Fuel Oil	Call for price	No	No

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Upper Marlboro, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Upper Marlboro, MD

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Upper Marlboro Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Upper Marlboro, used by 19,882 or 46.42% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Upper Marlboro homeowners is natural gas, used by 19,569 homes (45.69%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,865), propane (702), other fuels (321), and other fuels (321).

Upper Marlboro Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Upper Marlboro Households	% of Households
Electricity	19,882	46.4%
Natural Gas	19,569	45.7%
Heating Oil	1,865	4.4%
Propane	702	1.6%
Other Fuels	321	0.8%
No Fuel	313	0.7%
Solar	290	0.7%
Wood	114	0.3%
Coal	51	0.1%

Electricity (46.4%)

Natural gas (45.7%)

Heating oil (4.4%)

Propane (1.6%)

Other fuels (0.8%)

No fuel (0.7%)

Solar (0.7%)

Wood (0.3%)

Coal (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Upper Marlboro

Heating oil has become more popular in Upper Marlboro. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,675 to 1,865, a 11.34% lift.

Upper Marlboro Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,996
2012	2,071
2013	1,930
2014	1,936
2015	1,950
2016	1,951
2017	1,675
2018	1,818
2019	1,782
2020	1,592
2021	1,719
2022	1,865

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Upper Marlboro

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 578 to 702.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 16,397 to 19,569.

Electricity use for home heating in Upper Marlboro

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Upper Marlboro. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 14,106 to 19,882, a 40.95% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Upper Marlboro

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, 290 homes in Upper Marlboro are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 367.74% increase from 2017, when only 62 homes had installed active solar heating.

Upper Marlboro, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Upper Marlboro homeowners purchased a total of 961,191 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Upper Marlboro ranks 15^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Upper Marlboro ranks 875^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Upper Marlboro’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Upper Marlboro, the average outside temperature was 2.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Upper Marlboro Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	40.2° F
2023 - 2024	42.6° F

Upper Marlboro Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Upper Marlboro homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Upper Marlboro 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Upper Marlboro. Full service companies such as Laurel Fuel Oil 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 Upper Marlboro 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 Upper Marlboro include Price Oil Company and Green Petroleum LLC.

Upper Marlboro Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Upper Marlboro: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Upper Marlboro: 18 miles

Average Number Of Upper Marlboro Homes Served Per Company: 310 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Upper Marlboro Oil Company: 160,198 gallons per year

Upper Marlboro, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,865 households in Upper Marlboro, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Upper Marlboro, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

4% of Upper Marlboro, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Upper Marlboro, MD Households	Upper Marlboro, MD Heating Oil Households
42,829	1,865

6 Upper Marlboro, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 961,191 gallons of heating oil delivered to Upper Marlboro, MD homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Upper Marlboro, MD community relies on its 6 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 Upper Marlboro, MD, two of the closest terminals are Motiva in Fairfax, VA and Buckeye in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Upper Marlboro, MD.

Upper Marlboro 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.