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Oil Prices in West Friendship, 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
McComas Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Laurel Fuel Oil	Call for price	No	No
Warthen Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Burtsonville Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Suburban Propane Partners LP	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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West Friendship, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: West Friendship Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in West Friendship, used by 279 or 39.35% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for West Friendship homeowners is natural gas, used by 218 homes (30.75%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (112), propane (92), heating oil (36), and other fuels (49).

West Friendship Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	West Friendship Households	% of Households
Electricity	279	39.4%
Natural Gas	218	30.8%
Wood	112	15.8%
Propane	92	13.0%
Heating Oil	36	5.1%
Other Fuels	24	3.4%
Solar	19	2.7%
No Fuel	6	0.9%

Electricity (39.4%)

Natural gas (30.8%)

Wood (15.8%)

Propane (13.0%)

Heating oil (5.1%)

Other fuels (3.4%)

Solar (2.7%)

No fuel (0.9%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in West Friendship

Heating oil has become less popular in West Friendship. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 179 to 36, a 79.89% drop.

West Friendship Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	231
2012	179
2013	178
2014	142
2015	126
2016	109
2017	104
2018	68
2019	50
2020	82
2021	55
2022	36

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in West Friendship

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 64 to 92.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 205 to 218.

Electricity use for home heating in West Friendship

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in West Friendship. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 224 to 279, a 24.55% increase.

Solar use for home heating in West Friendship

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

West Friendship, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, West Friendship homeowners purchased a total of 18,554 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, West Friendship ranks 309^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, West Friendship ranks 5817^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

West Friendship Average Winter Temperature

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

West Friendship Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For West Friendship homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve West Friendship 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 West Friendship. Full service companies such as McComas Fuel Co 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 West Friendship 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 West Friendship include Warthen Fuel Co Inc and Griffith Energy Services Inc.

West Friendship Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving West Friendship: 9 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to West Friendship: 18 miles

Average Number Of West Friendship Homes Served Per Company: 4 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per West Friendship Oil Company: 2,061 gallons per year

West Friendship, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 36 households in West Friendship, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when West Friendship, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

5% of West Friendship, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

West Friendship, MD Households	West Friendship, MD Heating Oil Households
709	36

9 West Friendship, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 18,553 gallons of heating oil delivered to West Friendship, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the West Friendship, MD community relies on its 9 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 West Friendship, 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 West Friendship, MD.

West Friendship 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.