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Oil Prices in Westminster, MD

Updated on December 20, 2024 at 06:32 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Tevis Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Husky Heating Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
Suburban Propane Partners LP	Call for price	No	No

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Westminster, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Westminster, used by 11,158 or 47.26% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Westminster homeowners is heating oil, used by 4,912 homes (20.80%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (4,599), propane (1,325), wood (1,016), and other fuels (745).

Westminster Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Westminster Households	% of Households
Electricity	11,158	47.3%
Heating Oil	4,912	20.8%
Natural Gas	4,599	19.5%
Propane	1,325	5.6%
Wood	1,016	4.3%
No Fuel	275	1.2%
Other Fuels	258	1.1%
Solar	193	0.8%
Coal	19	0.1%

Electricity (47.3%)

Heating oil (20.8%)

Natural gas (19.5%)

Propane (5.6%)

Wood (4.3%)

No fuel (1.2%)

Other fuels (1.1%)

Solar (0.8%)

Coal (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Westminster

Heating oil has become more popular in Westminster. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes rose from 4,504 to 4,912, a 9.06% lift.

Westminster Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	4,996
2012	5,094
2013	4,893
2014	5,053
2015	5,135
2016	5,170
2017	5,070
2018	5,104
2019	4,785
2020	4,504
2021	4,702
2022	4,912

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Westminster

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,132 to 1,325.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,805 to 4,599.

Electricity use for home heating in Westminster

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Westminster. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 10,491 to 11,158, a 6.36% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Westminster

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, 193 homes in Westminster are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 164.38% increase from 2020, when only 73 homes had installed active solar heating.

Westminster, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Westminster homeowners purchased a total of 3 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Westminster ranks 3^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Westminster ranks 215^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Westminster’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 Westminster, the average outside temperature was 4.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Westminster Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	42.6° F
2023 - 2024	38.5° F

Westminster Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Westminster homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Westminster 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 Westminster. 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 Westminster 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 Westminster include Husky Heating Oil LLC and Tevis Oil Inc.

Westminster Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Westminster: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Westminster: 18 miles

Average Number Of Westminster Homes Served Per Company: 1,637 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Westminster Oil Company: 843,855 gallons per year

Westminster, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 4,912 households in Westminster, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Westminster, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

20% of Westminster, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Westminster, MD Households	Westminster, MD Heating Oil Households
23,610	4,912

3 Westminster, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Westminster, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Westminster, 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 Westminster, 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 Westminster, MD.

Westminster 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.