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Oil Prices in Dayton, MD

Updated Today at 12:38 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Griffith Energy Services Inc	Call for price	No	No
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
Parker Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Damascus Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No

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Dayton, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Dayton, used by 408 or 58.54% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Dayton homeowners is heating oil, used by 226 homes (32.42%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (76), propane (68).

Dayton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Dayton Households	% of Households
Electricity	408	58.5%
Heating Oil	226	32.4%
Natural Gas	76	10.9%
Propane	68	9.8%

Electricity (58.5%)

Heating oil (32.4%)

Natural gas (10.9%)

Propane (9.8%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dayton

Heating oil has become more popular in Dayton. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 169 to 226, a 33.73% lift.

Dayton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	164
2012	126
2013	179
2014	238
2015	194
2016	169
2017	172
2018	159
2019	163
2020	173
2021	198
2022	226

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dayton

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 46 to 68.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 205 to 76.

Electricity use for home heating in Dayton

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Dayton. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 309 to 408, a 32.04% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Dayton

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 Dayton have not yet adopted solar heating.

Dayton, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Dayton homeowners purchased a total of 116,477 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Dayton ranks 190^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Dayton ranks 3667^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Dayton’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 Dayton, the average outside temperature was 4.6° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Dayton Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	46° F
2023 - 2024	41.4° F

Dayton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Dayton homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Dayton 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 Dayton. 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 Dayton 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 Dayton include Griffith Energy Services Inc and Burtsonville Fuel.

Dayton Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Dayton: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Dayton: 18 miles

Average Number Of Dayton Homes Served Per Company: 32 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Dayton Oil Company: 16,639 gallons per year

Dayton, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 226 households in Dayton, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dayton, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

32% of Dayton, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Dayton, MD Households	Dayton, MD Heating Oil Households
697	226

7 Dayton, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 116,476 gallons of heating oil delivered to Dayton, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Dayton, MD community relies on its 7 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 Dayton, MD, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Baltimore, MD and Center Pt in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Dayton, MD.

Dayton 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.