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Oil Prices in La Plata, MD
Updated on June 23, 2025 at 05:02 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMO Inc | Call for price | No | No |
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 Trends
Last year, La Plata homeowners purchased a total of 719,991 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, La Plata ranks 26th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, La Plata ranks 1138th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
La Plata’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 La Plata, the average outside temperature was 2.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
La Plata Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 40.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 42.6° F |
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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 (63).
La Plata Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | La Plata Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 4,430 | 70.1% |
| Heating Oil | 1,397 | 22.1% |
| Propane | 659 | 10.4% |
| Wood | 159 | 2.5% |
| Natural Gas | 100 | 1.6% |
| Other Fuels | 63 | 1.0% |
| No Fuel | 33 | 0.5% |
| Solar | 27 | 0.4% |
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 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,882 to 1,397, a 25.77% drop.
La Plata Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,882 |
| 2012 | 1,897 |
| 2013 | 2,036 |
| 2014 | 2,013 |
| 2015 | 2,007 |
| 2016 | 1,823 |
| 2017 | 1,750 |
| 2018 | 1,571 |
| 2019 | 1,501 |
| 2020 | 1,367 |
| 2021 | 1,382 |
| 2022 | 1,397 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in La Plata
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 243 to 659.
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 109 to 100.
Electricity use for home heating in La Plata
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in La Plata. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 3,871 to 4,430, a 14.44% 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 2011, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.
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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 Households | La Plata, MD Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 6,318 | 1,397 |
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 2024, 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.
