Cecil 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: Cecil County Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Cecil County, used by 1,036,714 or 43.77% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Cecil 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).
Cecil County Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Cecil 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 Cecil County
Heating oil has become less popular in Cecil County. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 228,525 to 178,203, a 22.02% drop.
Cecil 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 Cecil County
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 68,374 to 89,874.
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 957,379 to 1,036,714.
Electricity use for home heating in Cecil County
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Cecil County. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 844,981 to 1,018,912, a 20.58% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Cecil 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 Cecil County are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 1764.34% increase from 2013, when only 488 homes had installed active solar heating.
Cecil County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Cecil County homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 2 heating oil companies that serve Cecil 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 Cecil 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 Cecil 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 Cecil County include Dixie Land Energy Llc and Heaps Oil Company Inc.
Cecil County Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Cecil County: 2 companies
Average Number Of Cecil County Homes Served Per Company: 648 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Cecil County Oil Company: 334,226 gallons per year
Cecil County Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 1,297 households in Cecil County heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Cecil County temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
30% of Cecil County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Cecil County Households | Cecil County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 4,222 | 1,297 |
2 Cecil County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 668,453 gallons of heating oil delivered to Cecil County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Cecil County community relies on its 2 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 Cecil County, two of the closest terminals are Pbfenergy in Delaware City, DE and Etmt in Twin Oaks, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Cecil County.
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