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Oil Prices in Riva, MD

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Murphy's Fuel Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Allied Fuel Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
KeroDel	Call for price	No	No
Pasadena Discount Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
Day & Night Fuel Oils	Call for price	No	No
Price Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
C & M Home Heating Oil Company LLC	Call for price	No	No

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Riva, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Riva, used by 788 or 52.60% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Riva homeowners is electricity, used by 539 homes (35.98%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (134), propane (54).

Riva Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Riva Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	788	52.6%
Electricity	539	36.0%
Heating Oil	134	9.0%
Propane	54	3.6%

Natural gas (52.6%)

Electricity (36.0%)

Heating oil (9.0%)

Propane (3.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Riva

Heating oil has become less popular in Riva. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 136 to 134, a 1.47% drop.

Riva Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	198
2012	195
2013	191
2014	199
2015	175
2016	163
2017	136
2018	167
2019	123
2020	87
2021	108
2022	134

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Riva

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 62 to 54.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 469 to 788.

Electricity use for home heating in Riva

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Riva. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 485 to 539, a 11.13% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Riva

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 Riva have not yet adopted solar heating.

Riva, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Riva homeowners purchased a total of 69,061 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Riva ranks 243^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Riva ranks 4460^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Riva’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 Riva, the average outside temperature was 4.2° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Riva Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	47.2° F
2023 - 2024	43° F

Riva Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Riva homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Riva 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 Riva. 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 Riva 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 Riva include Price Oil Company and Pasadena Discount Heating Oil.

Riva Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Riva: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Riva: 18 miles

Average Number Of Riva Homes Served Per Company: 19 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Riva Oil Company: 9,865 gallons per year

Riva, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 134 households in Riva, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Riva, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

8% of Riva, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Riva, MD Households	Riva, MD Heating Oil Households
1,498	134

7 Riva, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 69,061 gallons of heating oil delivered to Riva, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Riva, 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 Riva, 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 Riva, MD.

Riva 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.