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Oil Prices in Washington Grove, MD

Updated on December 20, 2024 at 10:31 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
Damascus Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No

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

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Washington Grove Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Washington Grove, used by 249 or 57.51% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Washington Grove homeowners is heating oil, used by 139 homes (32.10%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (35), natural gas (18), other fuels (12), and other fuels (11).

Washington Grove Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Washington Grove Households	% of Households
Electricity	249	57.5%
Heating Oil	139	32.1%
Propane	35	8.1%
Natural Gas	18	4.2%
Other Fuels	12	2.8%
Wood	9	2.1%
Solar	2	0.5%

Electricity (57.5%)

Heating oil (32.1%)

Propane (8.1%)

Natural gas (4.2%)

Other fuels (2.8%)

Wood (2.1%)

Solar (0.5%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Washington Grove

Heating oil has become more popular in Washington Grove. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes rose from 136 to 139, a 2.21% lift.

Washington Grove Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	133
2012	136
2013	124
2014	128
2015	123
2016	115
2017	103
2018	108
2019	117
2020	98
2021	117
2022	139

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Washington Grove

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 7 to 35.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 16 to 18.

Electricity use for home heating in Washington Grove

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Washington Grove. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 65 to 249, a 283.08% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Washington Grove

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, 2 homes in Washington Grove are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2012, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Washington Grove, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Washington Grove homeowners purchased a total of 71,638 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Washington Grove ranks 241^st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Washington Grove ranks 4421^st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Washington Grove’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 Washington Grove, the average outside temperature was 4.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Washington Grove Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	44.9° F
2023 - 2024	40.6° F

Washington Grove Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Washington Grove homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Washington Grove 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 Washington Grove. 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 Washington Grove 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 Washington Grove include Burtsonville Fuel and Damascus Fuel Co.

Washington Grove Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Washington Grove: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Washington Grove: 18 miles

Average Number Of Washington Grove Homes Served Per Company: 46 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Washington Grove Oil Company: 23,879 gallons per year

Washington Grove, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 139 households in Washington Grove, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Washington Grove, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

32% of Washington Grove, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Washington Grove, MD Households	Washington Grove, MD Heating Oil Households
433	139

3 Washington Grove, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 71,638 gallons of heating oil delivered to Washington Grove, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Washington Grove, 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 Washington Grove, 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 Washington Grove, MD.

Washington Grove 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.