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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 213rd for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Olney ranks 4038th 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 2.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Olney Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 39.4° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 41.7° F |
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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 (6).
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 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 460 to 182, a 60.43% 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 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 66 to 316.
Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 5,208 to 5,247.
Electricity use for home heating in Olney
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Olney. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 3,040 to 2,761, a 9.18% 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.
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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 |
Olney, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 93,799 gallons of heating oil delivered to Olney, MD homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Olney, MD community relies on its undefined 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.
