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Galena Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Galena homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 1 heating oil companies that serve Galena 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 Galena. 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 Galena 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 Galena include Biggs Fuel Company Inc and undefined.

Galena Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Galena: 1 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Galena: 18 miles

Average Number Of Galena Homes Served Per Company: 168 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Galena Oil Company: 86,584 gallons per year

Galena, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Galena homeowners purchased a total of 86,585 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Galena ranks 220th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Galena ranks 4147th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Galena’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 Galena, the average outside temperature was 2.5° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Galena Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202539.1° F
2023 - 202441.6° F
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Galena Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Galena, used by 343 or 39.07% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Galena homeowners is propane, used by 271 homes (30.87%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (168), wood (39), other fuels (38), and other fuels (38).

Galena Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelGalena Households % of Households
Electricity34339.1%
Propane27130.9%
Heating Oil16819.1%
Wood394.4%
Other Fuels384.3%
Natural Gas50.6%

Electricity (39.1%)

Propane (30.9%)

Heating oil (19.1%)

Wood (4.4%)

Other fuels (4.3%)

Natural gas (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Galena

Heating oil has become less popular in Galena. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 203 to 168, a 17.24% drop.

Galena Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011195
2012203
2013233
2014230
2015273
2016302
2017240
2018201
2019214
2020141
2021154
2022168

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Galena

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 229 to 271.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 27 to 5.

Electricity use for home heating in Galena

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Galena. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 313 to 343, a 9.58% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Galena

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.

Homeowners in Galena have not yet adopted solar heating.

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Galena, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 168 households in Galena, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Galena, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

19% of Galena, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Galena, MD HouseholdsGalena, MD Heating Oil Households
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1 Galena, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 86,584 gallons of heating oil delivered to Galena, MD homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Galena, MD community relies on its 1 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 Galena, MD, two of the closest terminals are Pbfenergy in Delaware City, DE and Apex in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Galena, MD.

Galena 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.