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Oil Prices in Bowie, 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
Murphy's Fuel Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
KeroDel	Call for price	No	No
Amato Inc	Call for price	No	No
Burtsonville Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Pasadena Discount Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
Day & Night Fuel Oils	Call for price	No	No
Green Petroleum LLC	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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Bowie, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Bowie, used by 22,553 or 60.23% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Bowie homeowners is electricity, used by 12,817 homes (34.23%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (906), heating oil (765), wood (293), and other fuels (90).

Bowie Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Bowie Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	22,553	60.2%
Electricity	12,817	34.2%
Propane	906	2.4%
Heating Oil	765	2.0%
Wood	293	0.8%
Solar	192	0.5%
No Fuel	186	0.5%
Other Fuels	90	0.2%

Natural gas (60.2%)

Electricity (34.2%)

Propane (2.4%)

Heating oil (2.0%)

Wood (0.8%)

Solar (0.5%)

No fuel (0.5%)

Other fuels (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Bowie

Heating oil has become less popular in Bowie. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 948 to 765, a 19.30% drop.

Bowie Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	932
2012	965
2013	1,029
2014	1,027
2015	948
2016	958
2017	849
2018	853
2019	756
2020	685
2021	710
2022	765

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Bowie

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 403 to 906.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 21,104 to 22,553.

Electricity use for home heating in Bowie

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Bowie. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 10,855 to 12,817, a 18.07% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Bowie

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.

Currently, 192 homes in Bowie are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 1271.43% increase from 2015, when only 14 homes had installed active solar heating.

Bowie, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Bowie homeowners purchased a total of 394,269 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Bowie ranks 71^st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Bowie ranks 1845^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Bowie’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 Bowie, the average outside temperature was 2.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Bowie Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	40.3° F
2023 - 2024	42.4° F

Bowie Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Bowie homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 12 heating oil companies that serve Bowie 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Bowie. Full service companies such as Murphy's Fuel Oil Company or Laurel Fuel Oil 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 Bowie 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 Bowie include Price Oil Company and Green Petroleum LLC.

Bowie Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Bowie: 12 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Bowie: 18 miles

Average Number Of Bowie Homes Served Per Company: 63 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Bowie Oil Company: 32,855 gallons per year

Bowie, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 765 households in Bowie, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Bowie, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Bowie, MD Households	Bowie, MD Heating Oil Households
37,447	765

12 Bowie, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 394,268 gallons of heating oil delivered to Bowie, MD homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Bowie, MD community relies on its 12 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 Bowie, 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 Bowie, MD.

Bowie 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.