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Oil Prices in Cheltenham, MD

Updated on March 11, 2025 at 05:01 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
SMO Inc	Call for price	No	No
Day & Night Fuel Oils	Call for price	No	No
Green Petroleum LLC	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

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Cheltenham, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Cheltenham, used by 473 or 54.62% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Cheltenham homeowners is electricity, used by 291 homes (33.60%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (60), solar (12), wood (5).

Cheltenham Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Cheltenham Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	473	54.6%
Electricity	291	33.6%
Heating Oil	60	6.9%
Solar	12	1.4%
Wood	5	0.6%

Natural gas (54.6%)

Electricity (33.6%)

Heating oil (6.9%)

Solar (1.4%)

Wood (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Cheltenham

Heating oil has become less popular in Cheltenham. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 150 to 60, a 60.00% drop.

Cheltenham Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	36
2012	49
2013	107
2014	150
2015	82
2016	92
2017	114
2018	52
2019	50
2020	48
2021	54
2022	60

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Cheltenham

Homeowners in Cheltenham do not use propane as a heating fuel.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 414 to 473.

Electricity use for home heating in Cheltenham

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Cheltenham. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 236 to 291, a 23.31% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Cheltenham

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, 12 homes in Cheltenham are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2014, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Cheltenham, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Cheltenham homeowners purchased a total of 30,923 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Cheltenham ranks 286^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Cheltenham ranks 5395^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Cheltenham’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 Cheltenham, the average outside temperature was 2.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Cheltenham Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	40.2° F
2023 - 2024	42.6° F

Cheltenham Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Cheltenham homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Cheltenham 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Cheltenham. Full service companies such as undefined 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 Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham include Price Oil Company and Green Petroleum LLC.

Cheltenham Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Cheltenham: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Cheltenham: 18 miles

Average Number Of Cheltenham Homes Served Per Company: 12 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Cheltenham Oil Company: 6,184 gallons per year

Cheltenham, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 60 households in Cheltenham, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Cheltenham, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

6% of Cheltenham, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Cheltenham, MD Households	Cheltenham, MD Heating Oil Households
866	60

5 Cheltenham, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 30,923 gallons of heating oil delivered to Cheltenham, MD homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Cheltenham, 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 Cheltenham, 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 Cheltenham, MD.

Cheltenham 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.