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Oil Prices in West River, MD
Updated on July 24, 2025 at 05:02 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphys Fuel Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Price Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| C and M Heating Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
West River Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For West River homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve West River 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 West River. Full service companies such as Murphy's Fuel Oil Company 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 West River 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 River include Price Oil Company and C & M Home Heating Oil Company LLC.
West River Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving West River: 3 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to West River: 18 miles
Average Number Of West River Homes Served Per Company: 35 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per West River Oil Company: 18,038 gallons per year
West River, MD Heating Oil Trends
Last year, West River homeowners purchased a total of 54,115 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, West River ranks 259th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, West River ranks 4787th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
West River’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 River, the average outside temperature was 2.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
West River Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 40.5° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 42.9° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: West River Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in West River, used by 507 or 68.79% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for West River homeowners is heating oil, used by 105 homes (14.25%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (71), propane (39), natural gas (20).
West River Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | West River Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 507 | 68.8% |
| Heating Oil | 105 | 14.3% |
| Wood | 71 | 9.6% |
| Propane | 39 | 5.3% |
| Natural Gas | 20 | 2.7% |
Electricity (68.8%)
Heating oil (14.3%)
Wood (9.6%)
Propane (5.3%)
Natural gas (2.7%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in West River
Heating oil has become less popular in West River. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 130 to 105, a 19.23% drop.
West River Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 163 |
| 2012 | 170 |
| 2013 | 184 |
| 2014 | 143 |
| 2015 | 174 |
| 2016 | 206 |
| 2017 | 147 |
| 2018 | 146 |
| 2019 | 130 |
| 2020 | 165 |
| 2021 | 132 |
| 2022 | 105 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in West River
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 36 to 39.
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 30 to 20.
Electricity use for home heating in West River
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in West River. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 539 to 507, a 5.94% decrease.
Solar use for home heating in West River
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 West River have not yet adopted solar heating.
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West River, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 105 households in West River, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when West River, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
14% of West River, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| West River, MD Households | West River, MD Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 737 | 105 |
3 West River, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 54,115 gallons of heating oil delivered to West River, MD homeowners during the winter of 2024, the West River, 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 West River, MD, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Baltimore, MD and Citgo in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in West River, MD.
West River 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.
