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Oil Prices in Glen Echo, MD

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 10:32 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Amato Inc	Call for price	No	No
Burtsonville Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Day & Night Fuel Oils	Call for price	No	No

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Glen Echo, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Glen Echo Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Glen Echo, used by 44 or 49.44% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Glen Echo homeowners is electricity, used by 29 homes (32.58%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (14), propane (2).

Glen Echo Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Glen Echo Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	44	49.4%
Electricity	29	32.6%
Heating Oil	14	15.7%
Propane	2	2.3%

Natural gas (49.4%)

Electricity (32.6%)

Heating oil (15.7%)

Propane (2.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Glen Echo

Heating oil has become less popular in Glen Echo. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 54 to 14, a 74.07% drop.

Glen Echo Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	62
2012	54
2013	66
2014	60
2015	57
2016	43
2017	34
2018	25
2019	14
2020	16
2021	15
2022	14

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Glen Echo

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 17 to 2.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 0 to 44.

Electricity use for home heating in Glen Echo

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Glen Echo. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 27 to 29, a 7.41% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Glen Echo

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 Glen Echo have not yet adopted solar heating.

Glen Echo, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Glen Echo homeowners purchased a total of 7,215 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Glen Echo ranks 343^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Glen Echo ranks 6337^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Glen Echo’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 Glen Echo, the average outside temperature was 4.4° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Glen Echo Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	46.8° F
2023 - 2024	42.4° F

Glen Echo Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Glen Echo homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Glen Echo 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 Glen Echo. 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 Glen Echo 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 Glen Echo include Burtsonville Fuel and Day & Night Fuel Oils.

Glen Echo Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Glen Echo: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Glen Echo: 18 miles

Average Number Of Glen Echo Homes Served Per Company: 4 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Glen Echo Oil Company: 2,405 gallons per year

Glen Echo, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 14 households in Glen Echo, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Glen Echo, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

15% of Glen Echo, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Glen Echo, MD Households	Glen Echo, MD Heating Oil Households
89	14

3 Glen Echo, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 7,215 gallons of heating oil delivered to Glen Echo, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Glen Echo, MD community relies on its 3 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 Glen Echo, 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 Glen Echo, MD.

Glen Echo 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.