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Oil Prices in Damascus, MD

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Damascus Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Damascus, used by 2,188 or 47.02% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Damascus homeowners is natural gas, used by 1,519 homes (32.65%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (703), propane (112), wood (72), and other fuels (71).

Damascus Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Damascus Households	% of Households
Electricity	2,188	47.0%
Natural Gas	1,519	32.7%
Heating Oil	703	15.1%
Propane	112	2.4%
Wood	72	1.6%
No Fuel	30	0.6%
Other Fuels	29	0.6%
Solar	12	0.3%

Electricity (47.0%)

Natural gas (32.7%)

Heating oil (15.1%)

Propane (2.4%)

Wood (1.6%)

No fuel (0.6%)

Other fuels (0.6%)

Solar (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Damascus

Heating oil has become less popular in Damascus. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 741 to 703, a 5.13% drop.

Damascus Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	868
2012	796
2013	741
2014	686
2015	695
2016	631
2017	660
2018	619
2019	586
2020	548
2021	621
2022	703

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Damascus

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 72 to 112.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,463 to 1,519.

Electricity use for home heating in Damascus

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Damascus. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,944 to 2,188, a 12.55% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Damascus

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, 12 homes in Damascus are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 200.00% increase from 2013, when only 4 homes had installed active solar heating.

Damascus, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Damascus homeowners purchased a total of 362,315 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Damascus ranks 80^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Damascus ranks 1957^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Damascus’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 Damascus, the average outside temperature was 4.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Damascus Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	43.5° F
2023 - 2024	39.5° F

Damascus Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Damascus homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 1 heating oil companies that serve Damascus 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 Damascus. 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 Damascus 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 Damascus include Damascus Fuel Co and undefined.

Damascus Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Damascus: 1 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Damascus: 18 miles

Average Number Of Damascus Homes Served Per Company: 703 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Damascus Oil Company: 362,314 gallons per year

Damascus, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 703 households in Damascus, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Damascus, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

15% of Damascus, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Damascus, MD Households	Damascus, MD Heating Oil Households
4,653	703

1 Damascus, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 362,314 gallons of heating oil delivered to Damascus, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Damascus, MD community relies on its 1 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 Damascus, 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 Damascus, MD.

Damascus 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.