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Oil Prices in Dunkirk, MD
Updated on June 30, 2025 at 05:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Petroleum LLC | Call for price | No | No |
| Price Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| C and M Heating Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
Dunkirk Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Dunkirk homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk. 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 Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk include Price Oil Company and Green Petroleum LLC.
Dunkirk Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Dunkirk: 3 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Dunkirk: 18 miles
Average Number Of Dunkirk Homes Served Per Company: 224 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Dunkirk Oil Company: 115,617 gallons per year
Dunkirk, MD Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Dunkirk homeowners purchased a total of 346,853 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Dunkirk ranks 83rd for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Dunkirk ranks 2009th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Dunkirk’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 Dunkirk, the average outside temperature was 2.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Dunkirk Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 40.6° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 42.9° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Dunkirk Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Dunkirk, used by 1,391 or 61.82% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Dunkirk homeowners is heating oil, used by 673 homes (29.91%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (86), other fuels (41), natural gas (34), and other fuels (41).
Dunkirk Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Dunkirk Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 1,391 | 61.8% |
| Heating Oil | 673 | 29.9% |
| Propane | 86 | 3.8% |
| Other Fuels | 41 | 1.8% |
| Natural Gas | 34 | 1.5% |
| No Fuel | 19 | 0.8% |
| Wood | 15 | 0.7% |
| Solar | 6 | 0.3% |
| Coal | 3 | 0.1% |
Electricity (61.8%)
Heating oil (29.9%)
Propane (3.8%)
Other fuels (1.8%)
Natural gas (1.5%)
No fuel (0.8%)
Wood (0.7%)
Solar (0.3%)
Coal (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dunkirk
Heating oil has become less popular in Dunkirk. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 780 to 673, a 13.72% drop.
Dunkirk Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 905 |
| 2012 | 841 |
| 2013 | 827 |
| 2014 | 813 |
| 2015 | 778 |
| 2016 | 819 |
| 2017 | 798 |
| 2018 | 780 |
| 2019 | 699 |
| 2020 | 589 |
| 2021 | 630 |
| 2022 | 673 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dunkirk
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 174 to 86.
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 58 to 34.
Electricity use for home heating in Dunkirk
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Dunkirk. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,352 to 1,391, a 2.88% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Dunkirk
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, 6 homes in Dunkirk are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 14.29% decrease from 2018, when only 7 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Dunkirk, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 673 households in Dunkirk, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dunkirk, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
29% of Dunkirk, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Dunkirk, MD Households | Dunkirk, MD Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2,250 | 673 |
3 Dunkirk, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 346,853 gallons of heating oil delivered to Dunkirk, MD homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Dunkirk, 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 Dunkirk, MD, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Baltimore, MD and Motiva in Fairfax, VA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Dunkirk, MD.
Dunkirk 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.
