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Oil Prices in Glenwood, MD

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 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
Burtsonville Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Parker Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Damascus Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No

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Glenwood, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Glenwood, used by 652 or 47.04% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Glenwood homeowners is heating oil, used by 363 homes (26.19%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (242), propane (119), solar (38), and other fuels (16).

Glenwood Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Glenwood Households	% of Households
Electricity	652	47.0%
Heating Oil	363	26.2%
Natural Gas	242	17.5%
Propane	119	8.6%
Solar	38	2.7%
Other Fuels	16	1.2%

Electricity (47.0%)

Heating oil (26.2%)

Natural gas (17.5%)

Propane (8.6%)

Solar (2.7%)

Other fuels (1.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Glenwood

Heating oil has become more popular in Glenwood. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 230 to 363, a 57.83% lift.

Glenwood Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	304
2012	315
2013	302
2014	281
2015	292
2016	230
2017	228
2018	244
2019	227
2020	211
2021	277
2022	363

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Glenwood

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 230 to 119.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 206 to 242.

Electricity use for home heating in Glenwood

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Glenwood. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 416 to 652, a 56.73% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Glenwood

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, 38 homes in Glenwood are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2016, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Glenwood, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Glenwood homeowners purchased a total of 187,084 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Glenwood ranks 140^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Glenwood ranks 2900^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Glenwood’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 Glenwood, the average outside temperature was 4.2° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Glenwood Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	43.4° F
2023 - 2024	39.2° F

Glenwood Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Glenwood homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Glenwood 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 Glenwood. 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 Glenwood 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 Glenwood include Griffith Energy Services Inc and Burtsonville Fuel.

Glenwood Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Glenwood: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Glenwood: 18 miles

Average Number Of Glenwood Homes Served Per Company: 60 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Glenwood Oil Company: 31,180 gallons per year

Glenwood, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 363 households in Glenwood, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Glenwood, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

26% of Glenwood, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Glenwood, MD Households	Glenwood, MD Heating Oil Households
1,386	363

6 Glenwood, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 187,084 gallons of heating oil delivered to Glenwood, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Glenwood, 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 Glenwood, MD, two of the closest terminals are Center Pt in Baltimore, MD and Buckeye in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Glenwood, MD.

Glenwood 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.