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Oil Prices in Laurel, MD

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Laurel Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Laurel Fuel Oil	Call for price	No	No
Griffith Energy Services Inc	Call for price	No	No
Warthen Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
KeroDel	Call for price	No	No
Amato Inc	Call for price	No	No
Burtsonville Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Day & Night Fuel Oils	Call for price	No	No
Parker Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Murphy's Fuel Oil Company	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
Richard's Oil Burner Service	Call for price	No	No
McComas Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
JJ Adams Fuel Oil Co LLC	Call for price	No	No
George's Discount Fuel Inc	Call for price	No	No
Best Heating & Air Conditioning Inc	Call for price	No	No
Allied Fuel Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Pasadena Discount Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No

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Laurel, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Laurel Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/08/2024	$3.400
11/07/2024	$3.400
11/06/2024	$3.400
11/05/2024	$3.400
11/04/2024	$3.400
11/03/2024	$3.400
11/02/2024	$3.400
11/01/2024	$3.400
10/31/2024	$3.400
10/30/2024	$3.400
10/29/2024	$3.400
10/28/2024	$3.400
10/27/2024	$3.400
10/26/2024	$3.400
10/25/2024	$3.400
10/24/2024	$3.400
10/23/2024	$3.400
10/22/2024	$3.400
10/21/2024	$3.400
10/20/2024	$3.400
10/19/2024	$3.400
10/18/2024	$3.400
10/17/2024	$3.400
10/16/2024	$3.400
10/15/2024	$3.400
10/14/2024	$3.400
10/13/2024	$3.400
10/12/2024	$3.400
10/11/2024	$3.400
10/10/2024	$3.400

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Laurel, used by 23,355 or 51.85% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Laurel homeowners is natural gas, used by 19,292 homes (42.83%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,423), propane (661), no fuel (393), and other fuels (303).

Laurel Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Laurel Households	% of Households
Electricity	23,355	51.9%
Natural Gas	19,292	42.8%
Heating Oil	1,423	3.2%
Propane	661	1.5%
No Fuel	393	0.9%
Solar	142	0.3%
Wood	68	0.2%
Other Fuels	52	0.1%
Coal	41	0.1%

Electricity (51.9%)

Natural gas (42.8%)

Heating oil (3.2%)

Propane (1.5%)

No fuel (0.9%)

Solar (0.3%)

Wood (0.2%)

Other fuels (0.1%)

Coal (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Laurel

Heating oil has become less popular in Laurel. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,855 to 1,423, a 23.29% drop.

Laurel Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,855
2012	1,886
2013	1,668
2014	1,696
2015	1,856
2016	1,748
2017	1,596
2018	1,548
2019	1,451
2020	1,189
2021	1,296
2022	1,423

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Laurel

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 460 to 661.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 16,864 to 19,292.

Electricity use for home heating in Laurel

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Laurel. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 18,315 to 23,355, a 27.52% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Laurel

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, 142 homes in Laurel are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2011, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Laurel, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Laurel homeowners purchased a total of 733,391 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Laurel ranks 25^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Laurel ranks 1120^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Laurel’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 Laurel, the average outside temperature was 4.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Laurel Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	46.5° F
2023 - 2024	42° F

Laurel Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Laurel homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 19 heating oil companies that serve Laurel 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 4 “full-service” oil companies that serve Laurel. 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 Laurel 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 Laurel include Price Oil Company and Warthen Fuel Co Inc.

Laurel Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Laurel: 19 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Laurel: 18 miles

Average Number Of Laurel Homes Served Per Company: 74 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Laurel Oil Company: 38,599 gallons per year

Laurel, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,423 households in Laurel, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Laurel, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

3% of Laurel, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Laurel, MD Households	Laurel, MD Heating Oil Households
45,042	1,423

19 Laurel, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 733,391 gallons of heating oil delivered to Laurel, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Laurel, MD community relies on its 19 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 Laurel, MD, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Baltimore, MD and Etmt S in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Laurel, MD.

Laurel 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.