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Oil Prices in Sandy Spring, MD
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| 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 |
Sandy Spring Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Sandy Spring homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Sandy Spring 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 Sandy Spring. 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 Sandy Spring 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 Sandy Spring include Griffith Energy Services Inc and Burtsonville Fuel.
Sandy Spring Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Sandy Spring: 7 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Sandy Spring: 18 miles
Average Number Of Sandy Spring Homes Served Per Company: 16 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Sandy Spring Oil Company: 8,687 gallons per year
Sandy Spring, MD Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Sandy Spring homeowners purchased a total of 60,815 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Sandy Spring ranks 250th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Sandy Spring ranks 4643rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Sandy Spring’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 Sandy Spring, the average outside temperature was 2.5° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Sandy Spring Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 39.2° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 41.7° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Sandy Spring Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Sandy Spring, used by 293 or 51.86% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Sandy Spring homeowners is natural gas, used by 187 homes (33.10%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (118), propane (5).
Sandy Spring Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Sandy Spring Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 293 | 51.9% |
| Natural Gas | 187 | 33.1% |
| Heating Oil | 118 | 20.9% |
| Propane | 5 | 0.9% |
Electricity (51.9%)
Natural gas (33.1%)
Heating oil (20.9%)
Propane (0.9%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Sandy Spring
Heating oil has become more popular in Sandy Spring. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes rose from 70 to 118, a 68.57% lift.
Sandy Spring Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 108 |
| 2012 | 122 |
| 2013 | 117 |
| 2014 | 88 |
| 2015 | 147 |
| 2016 | 150 |
| 2017 | 138 |
| 2018 | 98 |
| 2019 | 111 |
| 2020 | 70 |
| 2021 | 91 |
| 2022 | 118 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Sandy Spring
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 61 to 5.
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 419 to 187.
Electricity use for home heating in Sandy Spring
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Sandy Spring. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 434 to 293, a 32.49% decrease.
Solar use for home heating in Sandy Spring
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 Sandy Spring have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Sandy Spring, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 118 households in Sandy Spring, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Sandy Spring, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
20% of Sandy Spring, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Sandy Spring, MD Households | Sandy Spring, MD Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 565 | 118 |
7 Sandy Spring, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 60,815 gallons of heating oil delivered to Sandy Spring, MD homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Sandy Spring, 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 Sandy Spring, MD, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Baltimore, MD and Motiva in Fairfax, VA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Sandy Spring, MD.
Sandy Spring 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.
