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Oil Prices in Lothian, MD

Updated on May 31, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Day & Night Fuel Oils	Call for price	No	No
Green Petroleum LLC	Call for price	No	No
Price Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
C & M Home Heating Oil Company LLC	Call for price	No	No

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Lothian, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Lothian, used by 973 or 45.77% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Lothian homeowners is heating oil, used by 467 homes (21.97%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (401), propane (375), wood (133), and other fuels (52).

Lothian Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Lothian Households	% of Households
Electricity	973	45.8%
Heating Oil	467	22.0%
Natural Gas	401	18.9%
Propane	375	17.6%
Wood	133	6.3%
Other Fuels	52	2.5%
Solar	8	0.4%

Electricity (45.8%)

Heating oil (22.0%)

Natural gas (18.9%)

Propane (17.6%)

Wood (6.3%)

Other fuels (2.5%)

Solar (0.4%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Lothian

Heating oil has become less popular in Lothian. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 816 to 467, a 42.77% drop.

Lothian Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	941
2012	816
2013	806
2014	847
2015	607
2016	474
2017	563
2018	535
2019	544
2020	545
2021	505
2022	467

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Lothian

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 713 to 375.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 112 to 401.

Electricity use for home heating in Lothian

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Lothian. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 696 to 973, a 39.80% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Lothian

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

Lothian, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Lothian homeowners purchased a total of 240,684 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Lothian ranks 113^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Lothian ranks 2512^nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Lothian’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 Lothian, the average outside temperature was 2.5° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Lothian Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	40.4° F
2023 - 2024	42.9° F

Lothian Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Lothian homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Lothian 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 Lothian. 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 Lothian 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 Lothian include Price Oil Company and Green Petroleum LLC.

Lothian Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Lothian: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Lothian: 18 miles

Average Number Of Lothian Homes Served Per Company: 116 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Lothian Oil Company: 60,171 gallons per year

Lothian, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 467 households in Lothian, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Lothian, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

21% of Lothian, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Lothian, MD Households	Lothian, MD Heating Oil Households
2,126	467

4 Lothian, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 240,684 gallons of heating oil delivered to Lothian, MD homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Lothian, MD community relies on its 4 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 Lothian, MD, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Baltimore, MD and Citgo in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Lothian, MD.

Lothian 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.