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Oil Prices in Fort Washington, MD
Updated Today at 03:47 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMO Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Day & Night Fuel Oils | Call for price | No | No |
| Green Petroleum LLC | 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 |
Fort Washington Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Fort Washington homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington. 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 Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington include Price Oil Company and Green Petroleum LLC.
Fort Washington Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Fort Washington: 5 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Fort Washington: 18 miles
Average Number Of Fort Washington Homes Served Per Company: 287 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Fort Washington Oil Company: 148,121 gallons per year
20 Seconds Can Save Fort Washington Families $1,000+ On Oil Bills Every Year
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Fort Washington Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Fort Washington, used by 9,649 or 46.33% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Fort Washington homeowners is natural gas, used by 8,843 homes (42.46%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,437), solar (633), propane (206), and other fuels (44).
Fort Washington Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Fort Washington Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 9,649 | 46.3% |
| Natural Gas | 8,843 | 42.5% |
| Heating Oil | 1,437 | 6.9% |
| Solar | 633 | 3.0% |
| Propane | 206 | 1.0% |
| No Fuel | 94 | 0.5% |
| Other Fuels | 44 | 0.2% |
| Wood | 20 | 0.1% |
| Coal | 5 | 0.0% |
Electricity (46.3%)
Natural gas (42.5%)
Heating oil (6.9%)
Solar (3.0%)
Propane (1.0%)
No fuel (0.5%)
Other fuels (0.2%)
Wood (0.1%)
Coal (0.0%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Fort Washington
Heating oil has become less popular in Fort Washington. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,778 to 1,437, a 19.18% drop.
Fort Washington Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,092 |
| 2012 | 1,842 |
| 2013 | 1,828 |
| 2014 | 1,803 |
| 2015 | 1,942 |
| 2016 | 1,922 |
| 2017 | 1,991 |
| 2018 | 1,762 |
| 2019 | 1,778 |
| 2020 | 1,650 |
| 2021 | 1,540 |
| 2022 | 1,437 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Fort Washington
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 177 to 206.
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 8,236 to 8,843.
Electricity use for home heating in Fort Washington
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Fort Washington. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 8,008 to 9,649, a 20.49% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Fort Washington
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, 633 homes in Fort Washington are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 1878.13% increase from 2019, when only 32 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Fort Washington, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 1,437 households in Fort Washington, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Fort Washington, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
6% of Fort Washington, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Fort Washington, MD Households | Fort Washington, MD Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 20,828 | 1,437 |
5 Fort Washington, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 740,606 gallons of heating oil delivered to Fort Washington, MD homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Fort Washington, MD community relies on its 5 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 Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, MD.
Fort Washington 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.
