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Oil Prices in La Plata, MD

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

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: La Plata Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in La Plata, used by 4,430 or 70.12% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for La Plata homeowners is heating oil, used by 1,397 homes (22.11%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (659), wood (159), natural gas (100), and other fuels (123).

La Plata Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelLa Plata Households % of Households
Electricity4,43070.1%
Heating Oil1,39722.1%
Propane65910.4%
Wood1592.5%
Natural Gas1001.6%
Other Fuels631.0%
No Fuel330.5%
Solar270.4%

Electricity (70.1%)

Heating oil (22.1%)

Propane (10.4%)

Wood (2.5%)

Natural gas (1.6%)

Other fuels (1.0%)

No fuel (0.5%)

Solar (0.4%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in La Plata

Heating oil has become less popular in La Plata. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,013 to 1,397, a 30.60% drop.

La Plata Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,882
20121,897
20132,036
20142,013
20152,007
20161,823
20171,750
20181,571
20191,501
20201,367
20211,382
20221,397

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in La Plata

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 281 to 659.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 119 to 100.

Electricity use for home heating in La Plata

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in La Plata. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 3,955 to 4,430, a 12.01% increase.

Solar use for home heating in La Plata

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, 27 homes in La Plata are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2014, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

La Plata Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For La Plata homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 1 heating oil companies that serve La Plata 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve La Plata. Full service companies such as undefined 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 La Plata 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 La Plata include SMO Inc and undefined.

La Plata Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving La Plata: 1 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to La Plata: 18 miles

Average Number Of La Plata Homes Served Per Company: 1,397 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per La Plata Oil Company: 719,991 gallons per year

La Plata, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,397 households in La Plata, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when La Plata, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

22% of La Plata, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

La Plata, MD HouseholdsLa Plata, MD Heating Oil Households
6,3181,397

1 La Plata, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 719,991 gallons of heating oil delivered to La Plata, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the La Plata, MD community relies on its 1 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 La Plata, 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 La Plata, MD.

La Plata 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.

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