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Oil Prices in Derwood, MD

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 10:32 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
Amato Inc	Call for price	No	No
Burtsonville Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Damascus Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No

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Derwood, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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 (55).

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 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes rose from 339 to 406, a 19.76% 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 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 122 to 250.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,533 to 3,136.

Electricity use for home heating in Derwood

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Derwood. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,177 to 2,958, a 35.88% 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 105.00% increase from 2019, when only 20 homes had installed active solar heating.

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 130^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Derwood ranks 2722^nd 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 4.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Derwood Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	44.9° F
2023 - 2024	40.6° F

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 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 2023, 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.