Heat Fleet lists hundreds of local oil company deals, so you can get the best heating oil delivery prices in Derwood
MD
Cheapest heating oil price in Derwood
Customers Love Heat Fleet
109,155 searches in the last year on Heat Fleet
Save 22% or moreHeat Fleet's U.S. oil price is 72¢ less than the average
Order With Confidence5.0 rating on Google 
Buy Big + Save MoreVolume discounts on fuel oil kick in at 150 gallons 
Pay Later by PayPalPay for your heating oil order in 4 interest-free installments Benefits
Oil Companies
Oil Prices
Heating Oil
Oil Delivery
Benefits
Heating oil payment options that fit every Derwood family's budget
With three ways to pay, Heat Fleet makes paying for heating oil in Derwood both easier and more convenient.
Card
PCI Level 1 Security
E-Wallet
4 Interest-Free Payments | No Late Fees
100 gallons Heating Oil
$60.75
Today
$60.75
May 23
$60.75
Jun 6
$60.75
Jul 20
Heat Fleet is a proud member of Derwood's energy industry trade associations.
Enter your ZIP - that’s it!
Oil Companies
Oil Prices in Derwood, MD
Updated Today at 06:44 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Fuel Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Laurel Fuel Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Amato Industries | Call for price | No | No |
| Burtsonville Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Damascus Fuel Company | Call for price | No | No |
Derwood Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Derwood homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Derwood 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 Derwood. 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 Derwood 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 Derwood include Burtsonville Fuel and Laurel Fuel Co.
Derwood Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Derwood: 5 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Derwood: 18 miles
Average Number Of Derwood Homes Served Per Company: 81 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Derwood Oil Company: 41,849 gallons per year
Derwood, MD Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Derwood homeowners purchased a total of 209,246 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Derwood ranks 130th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Derwood ranks 2722nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Derwood’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 Derwood, the average outside temperature was 2.2° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Derwood Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38.4° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 40.6° F |
Oil Prices
Heating Oil
20 Seconds Can Save Derwood Families $1,000+ On Oil Bills Every Year
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Derwood Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Derwood, used by 3,136 or 45.65% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Derwood homeowners is electricity, used by 2,958 homes (43.06%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (406), propane (250), other fuels (76), and other fuels (76).
Derwood Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Derwood Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 3,136 | 45.6% |
| Electricity | 2,958 | 43.1% |
| Heating Oil | 406 | 5.9% |
| Propane | 250 | 3.6% |
| Other Fuels | 76 | 1.1% |
| Solar | 41 | 0.6% |
| No Fuel | 10 | 0.2% |
| Wood | 4 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (45.6%)
Electricity (43.1%)
Heating oil (5.9%)
Propane (3.6%)
Other fuels (1.1%)
Solar (0.6%)
No fuel (0.2%)
Wood (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Derwood
Heating oil has become more popular in Derwood. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes rose from 242 to 406, a 67.77% lift.
Derwood Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 405 |
| 2012 | 339 |
| 2013 | 268 |
| 2014 | 242 |
| 2015 | 279 |
| 2016 | 313 |
| 2017 | 295 |
| 2018 | 340 |
| 2019 | 339 |
| 2020 | 408 |
| 2021 | 407 |
| 2022 | 406 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Derwood
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 58 to 250.
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,380 to 3,136.
Electricity use for home heating in Derwood
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Derwood. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,033 to 2,958, a 45.50% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Derwood
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, 41 homes in Derwood are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2014, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.
Why Derwood Homeowners Choose Heat Fleet?
Quality Oil
On-Time Delivery
No Contracts
Secure Ordering
Pay Later
4 interest free payments with
Oil Delivery
Derwood, MD Heating Oil Delivery Map
Grab the best oil prices for your family by searching by ZIP code on Heat Fleet.
Derwood, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 406 households in Derwood, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Derwood, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
5% of Derwood, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Derwood, MD Households | Derwood, MD Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 6,870 | 406 |
5 Derwood, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 209,245 gallons of heating oil delivered to Derwood, MD homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Derwood, 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 Derwood, 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 Derwood, MD.
Derwood 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.
