Something went wrong

Photo of State Route 45 in Towson, Maryland

Today's best Towson oil prices

Delivery ZIP

Quantity

Search by ZIP for today's cheapest Towson heating oil prices per gallon

Top quality fuel oil

On time delivery

3 ways to save: On HeatFleet.com, our iOS app, and our Android app

No contracts

20 Seconds Can Save Towson Families $1,000+ On Oil Bills Every Year

Oil Prices in Towson, MD

Updated on June 2, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Watkins Fuel Company	Call for price	No	No
Gerner Energy	Call for price	No	No
Gerner Online	Call for price	No	No
McComas Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Petro Home Services	Call for price	No	No
Caroll Home Services	Call for price	No	No
Pugs Fuel Services	Call for price	No	No
JJ Adams Fuel Oil Co LLC	Call for price	No	No
Direct Fuel LLC	Call for price	No	No
Quality Cooling & Heating	Call for price	No	No
Warthen Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
A&A Heating Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Allied Fuel Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
George's Discount Fuel Inc	Call for price	No	No
Rittenhouse Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Richard's Oil Burner Service	Call for price	No	No
Gladney Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Alliance Fuel Company	Call for price	No	No
Best Heating & Air Conditioning Inc	Call for price	No	No
Suburban Propane Partners LP	Call for price	No	No
Maryland Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Four Points	Call for price	No	No
H F Horney Inc	Call for price	No	No
Home Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Liberty Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Parker Fuel Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
KeroDel	Call for price	No	No

Why Towson Homeowners Choose Heat Fleet?

Quality Oil

On-Time Delivery

No Contracts

Secure Ordering

Pay Later

4 interest free payments with

Heat Fleet Champions Towson Homeowners

We promote residential heating oil savings in Towson by providing real-time Towson heating oil prices and state-of-the-art secure online ordering.

Towson, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Towson Heating Oil Price History

Updated on May 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
05/16/2025	$3.300
05/15/2025	$3.300
05/14/2025	$3.300
05/13/2025	$3.300
05/12/2025	$3.300
05/11/2025	$3.300
05/10/2025	$3.300
05/09/2025	$3.300
05/08/2025	$3.300
05/07/2025	$3.300
05/06/2025	$3.300
05/05/2025	$3.300
05/04/2025	$3.300
05/03/2025	$3.300
05/02/2025	$3.300
05/01/2025	$3.300
04/30/2025	$3.300
04/29/2025	$3.300
04/28/2025	$3.300
04/27/2025	$3.300
04/26/2025	$3.300
04/25/2025	$3.300
04/24/2025	$3.300
04/23/2025	$3.300
04/22/2025	$3.300
04/21/2025	$3.300
04/20/2025	$3.300
04/19/2025	$3.300
04/18/2025	$3.300
04/11/2025	$3.450

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Towson, used by 10,419 or 52.47% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Towson homeowners is electricity, used by 7,246 homes (36.49%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,553), propane (556), other fuels (44), and other fuels (44).

Towson Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Towson Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	10,419	52.5%
Electricity	7,246	36.5%
Heating Oil	1,553	7.8%
Propane	556	2.8%
Other Fuels	44	0.2%
Solar	34	0.2%
Coal	23	0.1%
Wood	13	0.1%
No Fuel	13	0.1%

Natural gas (52.5%)

Electricity (36.5%)

Heating oil (7.8%)

Propane (2.8%)

Other fuels (0.2%)

Solar (0.2%)

Coal (0.1%)

Wood (0.1%)

No fuel (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Towson

Heating oil has become less popular in Towson. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,595 to 1,553, a 2.63% drop.

Towson Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,741
2012	1,732
2013	1,630
2014	1,651
2015	1,595
2016	1,522
2017	1,550
2018	1,504
2019	1,486
2020	1,327
2021	1,436
2022	1,553

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Towson

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 152 to 556.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 8,031 to 10,419.

Electricity use for home heating in Towson

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Towson. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 5,614 to 7,246, a 29.07% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Towson

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, 34 homes in Towson are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2015, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Towson, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Towson homeowners purchased a total of 800,391 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Towson ranks 20^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Towson ranks 1037^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Towson’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 Towson, the average outside temperature was 2.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Towson Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	38.6° F
2023 - 2024	40.9° F

Towson Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Towson homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 27 heating oil companies that serve Towson 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 6 “full-service” oil companies that serve Towson. Full service companies such as Gerner Energy or JJ Adams Fuel Oil Co LLC 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 Towson 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 Towson include H F Horney Inc and Alliance Fuel Company.

Towson Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Towson: 27 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Towson: 18 miles

Average Number Of Towson Homes Served Per Company: 57 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Towson Oil Company: 29,644 gallons per year

Towson, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,553 households in Towson, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Towson, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

7% of Towson, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Towson, MD Households	Towson, MD Heating Oil Households
19,858	1,553

27 Towson, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 800,391 gallons of heating oil delivered to Towson, MD homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Towson, MD community relies on its 27 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 Towson, MD, two of the closest terminals are Apex in Baltimore, MD and Center Pt in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Towson, MD.

Towson 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.