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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 7 Olney Suppliers

Oil Prices in Olney, MD

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 10:32 PM

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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Olney, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Olney, used by 5,247 or 61.64% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Olney homeowners is electricity, used by 2,761 homes (32.44%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (316), heating oil (182), wood (32), and other fuels (22).

Olney Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Olney Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	5,247	61.6%
Electricity	2,761	32.4%
Propane	316	3.7%
Heating Oil	182	2.1%
Wood	32	0.4%
No Fuel	16	0.2%
Other Fuels	6	0.1%

Natural gas (61.6%)

Electricity (32.4%)

Propane (3.7%)

Heating oil (2.1%)

Wood (0.4%)

No fuel (0.2%)

Other fuels (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Olney

Heating oil has become less popular in Olney. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 446 to 182, a 59.19% drop.

Olney Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	408
2012	440
2013	454
2014	464
2015	441
2016	415
2017	460
2018	446
2019	389
2020	385
2021	265
2022	182

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Olney

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 88 to 316.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 5,189 to 5,247.

Electricity use for home heating in Olney

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Olney. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 2,961 to 2,761, a 6.75% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Olney

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 Olney have not yet adopted solar heating.

Olney, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Olney homeowners purchased a total of 93,800 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Olney ranks 213^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Olney ranks 4038^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Olney’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 Olney, the average outside temperature was 4.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Olney Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	46° F
2023 - 2024	41.7° F

Olney Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

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

Olney Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Olney: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Olney: 18 miles

Average Number Of Olney Homes Served Per Company: 26 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Olney Oil Company: 13,399 gallons per year

Olney, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 182 households in Olney, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Olney, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

2% of Olney, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Olney, MD Households	Olney, MD Heating Oil Households
8,512	182

7 Olney, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 93,799 gallons of heating oil delivered to Olney, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Olney, 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 Olney, 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 Olney, MD.

Olney 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.