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Oil Prices in Cabin John, MD

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 10:32 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Amato Inc	Call for price	No	No
Burtsonville Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Day & Night Fuel Oils	Call for price	No	No

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Cabin John, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Cabin John Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Cabin John, used by 387 or 53.01% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Cabin John homeowners is propane, used by 308 homes (42.19%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (185), heating oil (72).

Cabin John Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Cabin John Households	% of Households
Electricity	387	53.0%
Propane	308	42.2%
Natural Gas	185	25.3%
Heating Oil	72	9.9%

Electricity (53.0%)

Propane (42.2%)

Natural gas (25.3%)

Heating oil (9.9%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Cabin John

Heating oil has become less popular in Cabin John. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 119 to 72, a 39.50% drop.

Cabin John Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	225
2012	226
2013	217
2014	243
2015	233
2016	151
2017	106
2018	100
2019	59
2020	119
2021	93
2022	72

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Cabin John

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 15 to 308.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 302 to 185.

Electricity use for home heating in Cabin John

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Cabin John. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 329 to 387, a 17.63% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Cabin John

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.

Homeowners in Cabin John have not yet adopted solar heating.

Cabin John, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Cabin John homeowners purchased a total of 37,108 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Cabin John ranks 275^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Cabin John ranks 5193^rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Cabin John’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 Cabin John, the average outside temperature was 4.4° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Cabin John Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	46.8° F
2023 - 2024	42.4° F

Cabin John Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Cabin John homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Cabin John 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 Cabin John. 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 Cabin John 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 Cabin John include Burtsonville Fuel and Day & Night Fuel Oils.

Cabin John Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Cabin John: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Cabin John: 18 miles

Average Number Of Cabin John Homes Served Per Company: 24 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Cabin John Oil Company: 12,369 gallons per year

Cabin John, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 72 households in Cabin John, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Cabin John, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

9% of Cabin John, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Cabin John, MD Households	Cabin John, MD Heating Oil Households
730	72

3 Cabin John, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 37,107 gallons of heating oil delivered to Cabin John, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Cabin John, MD community relies on its 3 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 Cabin John, 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 Cabin John, MD.

Cabin John 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.