Calvert County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on May 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 05/09/2025 | $3.300 |
| 05/08/2025 | $3.300 |
| 05/07/2025 | $3.300 |
| 05/06/2025 | $3.300 |
| 05/05/2025 | $3.300 |
| 05/02/2025 | $3.300 |
| 05/01/2025 | $3.300 |
| 04/30/2025 | $3.300 |
| 04/29/2025 | $3.300 |
| 04/28/2025 | $3.300 |
| 04/25/2025 | $3.300 |
| 04/24/2025 | $3.300 |
| 04/23/2025 | $3.300 |
| 04/22/2025 | $3.300 |
| 04/21/2025 | $3.300 |
| 04/18/2025 | $3.300 |
| 04/17/2025 | $3.299 |
| 04/16/2025 | $3.399 |
| 04/15/2025 | $3.399 |
| 04/14/2025 | $3.399 |
| 04/11/2025 | $3.438 |
| 04/10/2025 | $3.438 |
| 04/09/2025 | $3.438 |
| 04/08/2025 | $3.438 |
| 04/07/2025 | $3.438 |
| 04/04/2025 | $3.438 |
| 04/03/2025 | $3.461 |
| 04/02/2025 | $3.461 |
| 04/01/2025 | $3.461 |
| 03/31/2025 | $3.461 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Calvert County Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Calvert County, used by 1,036,714 or 43.77% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Calvert County homeowners is electricity, used by 1,018,912 homes (43.02%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (178,203), propane (89,874), wood (27,892), and other fuels (16,016).
Calvert County Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Calvert County Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 1.0M | 43.8% |
| Electricity | 1.0M | 43.0% |
| Heating Oil | 178,203 | 7.5% |
| Propane | 89,874 | 3.8% |
| Wood | 27,892 | 1.2% |
| No Fuel | 18,911 | 0.8% |
| Other Fuels | 16,016 | 0.7% |
| Solar | 9,098 | 0.4% |
| Coal | 1,527 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (43.8%)
Electricity (43.0%)
Heating oil (7.5%)
Propane (3.8%)
Wood (1.2%)
No fuel (0.8%)
Other fuels (0.7%)
Solar (0.4%)
Coal (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Calvert County
Heating oil has become less popular in Calvert County. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 222,212 to 178,203, a 19.80% drop.
Calvert County Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 246,964 |
| 2012 | 239,039 |
| 2013 | 228,525 |
| 2014 | 222,212 |
| 2015 | 212,903 |
| 2016 | 207,818 |
| 2017 | 201,205 |
| 2018 | 193,194 |
| 2019 | 186,662 |
| 2020 | 179,727 |
| 2021 | 176,310 |
| 2022 | 178,203 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Calvert County
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 68,303 to 89,874.
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 960,261 to 1,036,714.
Electricity use for home heating in Calvert County
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Calvert County. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 855,310 to 1,018,912, a 19.13% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Calvert County
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, 9,098 homes in Calvert County are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 1358.01% increase from 2014, when only 624 homes had installed active solar heating.
Calvert County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Calvert County homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Calvert County 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 Calvert County. 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 Calvert County 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 Calvert County include Price Oil Company and Green Petroleum LLC.
Calvert County Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Calvert County: 3 companies
Average Number Of Calvert County Homes Served Per Company: 343 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Calvert County Oil Company: 177,120 gallons per year
Calvert County Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 1,031 households in Calvert County heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Calvert County temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
17% of Calvert County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Calvert County Households | Calvert County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 5,922 | 1,031 |
6 Calvert County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 531,360 gallons of heating oil delivered to Calvert County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Calvert County community relies on its 6 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 Calvert County, 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 Calvert County.
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