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Oil Prices in Silver Spring, MD
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amato Industries | Call for price | No | No |
| Griffith Energy Serevices | Call for price | No | No |
| Laurel Fuel Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Laurel Fuel Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Burtsonville Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Day and Night Fuel Oils | Call for price | No | No |
| Price Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| C and M Heating Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Parker Fuel Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Damascus Fuel Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Green Petroleum LLC | Call for price | No | No |
Silver Spring Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Silver Spring homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 11 heating oil companies that serve Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring. Full service companies such as Laurel Fuel Oil 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 Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring include Price Oil Company and Green Petroleum LLC.
Silver Spring Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Silver Spring: 11 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Silver Spring: 18 miles
Average Number Of Silver Spring Homes Served Per Company: 133 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Silver Spring Oil Company: 68,920 gallons per year
Silver Spring, MD Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Silver Spring homeowners purchased a total of 758,130 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Silver Spring ranks 22nd for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Silver Spring ranks 1090th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Silver Spring’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 Silver Spring, the average outside temperature was 2.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Silver Spring Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 39.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 41.7° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Silver Spring Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Silver Spring, used by 60,479 or 52.80% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Silver Spring homeowners is electricity, used by 49,441 homes (43.16%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,471), propane (1,245), solar (1,017), and other fuels (517).
Silver Spring Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Silver Spring Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 60,479 | 52.8% |
| Electricity | 49,441 | 43.2% |
| Heating Oil | 1,471 | 1.3% |
| Propane | 1,245 | 1.1% |
| Solar | 1,017 | 0.9% |
| No Fuel | 886 | 0.8% |
| Other Fuels | 517 | 0.5% |
| Wood | 69 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (52.8%)
Electricity (43.2%)
Heating oil (1.3%)
Propane (1.1%)
Solar (0.9%)
No fuel (0.8%)
Other fuels (0.5%)
Wood (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Silver Spring
Heating oil has become less popular in Silver Spring. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,127 to 1,471, a 30.84% drop.
Silver Spring Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,790 |
| 2012 | 2,646 |
| 2013 | 2,515 |
| 2014 | 2,461 |
| 2015 | 2,458 |
| 2016 | 2,267 |
| 2017 | 2,336 |
| 2018 | 2,127 |
| 2019 | 2,086 |
| 2020 | 2,154 |
| 2021 | 1,720 |
| 2022 | 1,471 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Silver Spring
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 963 to 1,245.
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 57,917 to 60,479.
Electricity use for home heating in Silver Spring
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Silver Spring. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 45,747 to 49,441, a 8.07% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Silver Spring
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, 1,017 homes in Silver Spring are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 1096.47% increase from 2018, when only 85 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Silver Spring, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 1,471 households in Silver Spring, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Silver Spring, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
1% of Silver Spring, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Silver Spring, MD Households | Silver Spring, MD Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 114,542 | 1,471 |
11 Silver Spring, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 758,129 gallons of heating oil delivered to Silver Spring, MD homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Silver Spring, MD community relies on its 11 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 Silver Spring, MD, two of the closest terminals are Motiva in Fairfax, VA and Buckeye in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Silver Spring, MD.
Silver Spring 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.
