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Oil Prices in Parkton, MD

Updated on May 31, 2025 at 05:00 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Gerner Energy	Call for price	No	No
Gerner Online	Call for price	No	No
Suburban Propane Partners LP	Call for price	No	No

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Parkton, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Parkton, used by 835 or 31.23% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Parkton homeowners is heating oil, used by 777 homes (29.06%). The remaining homes are heated with other fuels (653), propane (536), wood (133), and other fuels (653).

Parkton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Parkton Households	% of Households
Electricity	835	31.2%
Heating Oil	777	29.1%
Other Fuels	653	24.4%
Propane	536	20.0%
Wood	133	5.0%
Natural Gas	28	1.1%
Coal	5	0.2%
No Fuel	5	0.2%

Electricity (31.2%)

Heating oil (29.1%)

Other fuels (24.4%)

Propane (20.0%)

Wood (5.0%)

Natural gas (1.1%)

Coal (0.2%)

No fuel (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Parkton

Heating oil has become more popular in Parkton. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes rose from 739 to 777, a 5.14% lift.

Parkton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	851
2012	827
2013	851
2014	826
2015	918
2016	866
2017	854
2018	857
2019	739
2020	560
2021	660
2022	777

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Parkton

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 296 to 536.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 96 to 28.

Electricity use for home heating in Parkton

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Parkton. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 1,145 to 835, a 27.07% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Parkton

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 Parkton have not yet adopted solar heating.

Parkton, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Parkton homeowners purchased a total of 400,453 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Parkton ranks 63^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Parkton ranks 1812^nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Parkton’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 Parkton, the average outside temperature was 0.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Parkton Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	37.1° F
2023 - 2024	37.9° F

Parkton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Parkton homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Parkton 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Parkton. Full service companies such as Gerner Energy 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 Parkton 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 Parkton include Gerner Online and Suburban Propane Partners LP.

Parkton Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Parkton: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Parkton: 18 miles

Average Number Of Parkton Homes Served Per Company: 259 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Parkton Oil Company: 133,484 gallons per year

Parkton, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 777 households in Parkton, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Parkton, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

29% of Parkton, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Parkton, MD Households	Parkton, MD Heating Oil Households
2,674	777

3 Parkton, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 400,453 gallons of heating oil delivered to Parkton, MD homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Parkton, 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 Parkton, MD, two of the closest terminals are Apex in Baltimore, MD and Center Pt in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Parkton, MD.

Parkton 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.