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Oil Prices in Dunkirk, MD

Updated Today at 02:30 AM

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 & M Home Heating Oil Company LLC	Call for price	No	No

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Dunkirk, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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 (43).

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 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 827 to 673, a 18.62% 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 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 131 to 86.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 60 to 34.

Electricity use for home heating in Dunkirk

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Dunkirk. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,220 to 1,391, a 14.02% 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 40.00% decrease from 2013, when only 10 homes had installed active solar heating.

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 83^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Dunkirk ranks 2009^th 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 3.9° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Dunkirk Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	46.8° F
2023 - 2024	42.9° F

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 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 2023, 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.