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Oil Prices in Crofton, MD

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 10:32 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Griffith Energy Services Inc	Call for price	No	No
Laurel Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Laurel Fuel Oil	Call for price	No	No
Murphy's Fuel Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Allied Fuel Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Richard's Oil Burner Service	Call for price	No	No
KeroDel	Call for price	No	No
Burtsonville Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Pasadena Discount Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
Day & Night Fuel Oils	Call for price	No	No
Price Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
C & M Home Heating Oil Company LLC	Call for price	No	No

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Crofton, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Crofton Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Crofton, used by 4,395 or 47.41% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Crofton homeowners is natural gas, used by 4,196 homes (45.26%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (434), propane (256), solar (53), and other fuels (94).

Crofton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Crofton Households	% of Households
Electricity	4,395	47.4%
Natural Gas	4,196	45.3%
Heating Oil	434	4.7%
Propane	256	2.8%
Solar	53	0.6%
No Fuel	48	0.5%
Coal	36	0.4%
Wood	10	0.1%

Electricity (47.4%)

Natural gas (45.3%)

Heating oil (4.7%)

Propane (2.8%)

Solar (0.6%)

No fuel (0.5%)

Coal (0.4%)

Wood (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Crofton

Heating oil has become more popular in Crofton. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes rose from 303 to 434, a 43.23% lift.

Crofton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	279
2012	303
2013	293
2014	250
2015	243
2016	71
2017	36
2018	23
2019	56
2020	94
2021	202
2022	434

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Crofton

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 40 to 256.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4,571 to 4,196.

Electricity use for home heating in Crofton

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Crofton. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 4,706 to 4,395, a 6.61% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Crofton

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, 53 homes in Crofton are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2012, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Crofton, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Crofton homeowners purchased a total of 223,677 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Crofton ranks 117^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Crofton ranks 2613^rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Crofton’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 Crofton, the average outside temperature was 4.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Crofton Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	46.4° F
2023 - 2024	42.1° F

Crofton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Crofton homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 12 heating oil companies that serve Crofton 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Crofton. Full service companies such as Murphy's Fuel Oil Company or Laurel Fuel Oil 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 Crofton 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 Crofton include Price Oil Company and Pasadena Discount Heating Oil.

Crofton Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Crofton: 12 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Crofton: 18 miles

Average Number Of Crofton Homes Served Per Company: 36 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Crofton Oil Company: 18,639 gallons per year

Crofton, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 434 households in Crofton, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Crofton, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Crofton, MD Households	Crofton, MD Heating Oil Households
9,271	434

12 Crofton, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 223,676 gallons of heating oil delivered to Crofton, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Crofton, MD community relies on its 12 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 Crofton, MD, 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 Crofton, MD.

Crofton 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.