Charles 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: Charles County Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Charles County, used by 1,036,714 or 43.77% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Charles 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).
Charles County Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Charles 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 Charles County
Heating oil has become less popular in Charles County. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 246,964 to 178,203, a 27.84% drop.
Charles 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 Charles County
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 69,487 to 89,874.
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 956,156 to 1,036,714.
Electricity use for home heating in Charles County
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Charles County. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 813,918 to 1,018,912, a 25.19% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Charles 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 Charles County are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 2725.47% increase from 2011, when only 322 homes had installed active solar heating.
Charles County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Charles County homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Charles 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 Charles 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 Charles 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 Charles County include Price Oil Company and Green Petroleum LLC.
Charles County Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Charles County: 4 companies
Average Number Of Charles County Homes Served Per Company: 847 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Charles County Oil Company: 436,916 gallons per year
Charles County Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 3,391 households in Charles County heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Charles County temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
9% of Charles County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Charles County Households | Charles County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 37,626 | 3,391 |
5 Charles County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Charles County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Charles County community relies on its 5 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 Charles County, 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 Charles County.
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