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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 4 Union Suppliers

Oil Prices in Union, ME

Updated Today at 12:04 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
MA Haskell Fuel Company LLC Call for price No No
Tidewater Oil Call for price No No
CB Haskell Fuel Company Inc Call for price No No
Maritime Energy Call for price No No

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Union, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Union, ME

Union Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$3.199
01/11/2025$3.199
01/10/2025$3.199
01/08/2025$2.999
01/07/2025$2.999
01/06/2025$2.999
01/05/2025$2.999
01/04/2025$2.999
01/03/2025$2.999
01/02/2025$2.999
01/01/2025$2.899
12/31/2024$2.899
12/30/2024$2.899
12/29/2024$2.899
12/28/2024$2.899
12/27/2024$2.899
12/26/2024$2.899
12/25/2024$2.899
12/24/2024$2.899
12/22/2024$2.899
12/21/2024$2.899
12/20/2024$2.899
12/19/2024$2.899
12/18/2024$2.899
12/17/2024$2.899
12/16/2024$2.899
12/10/2024$2.799
12/09/2024$2.799
12/08/2024$2.799
12/07/2024$2.799

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Union, used by 1,376 or 77.35% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Union homeowners is wood, used by 194 homes (10.91%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (147), electricity (16), other fuels (8), and other fuels (10).

Union Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelUnion Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,37677.4%
Wood19410.9%
Propane1478.3%
Electricity160.9%
Other Fuels80.5%
Natural Gas60.3%
No Fuel40.2%

Heating oil (77.4%)

Wood (10.9%)

Propane (8.3%)

Electricity (0.9%)

Other fuels (0.5%)

Natural gas (0.3%)

No fuel (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Union

Heating oil has become more popular in Union. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,006 to 1,376, a 36.78% lift.

Union Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011974
2012914
2013890
2014799
2015770
2016811
2017824
2018926
20191,006
20201,170
20211,269
20221,376

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Union

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 167 to 147.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 0 to 6.

Electricity use for home heating in Union

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Union. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 47 to 16, a 65.96% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Union

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.

Homeowners in Union have not yet adopted solar heating.

Union, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Union homeowners purchased a total of 986,966 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Union ranks 68th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Union ranks 849th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Union’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 Union, the average outside temperature was 0.9° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Union Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202534° F
2023 - 202433.1° F

Union Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Union homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Union 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 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Union. Full service companies such as Maritime Energy or MA Haskell Fuel Company LLC 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 Union 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 Union include CB Haskell Fuel Company Inc and undefined.

Union Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Union: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Union: 18 miles

Average Number Of Union Homes Served Per Company: 344 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Union Oil Company: 246,741 gallons per year

Union, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,376 households in Union, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Union, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

77% of Union, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Union, ME HouseholdsUnion, ME Heating Oil Households
1,7791,376

4 Union, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 986,966 gallons of heating oil delivered to Union, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Union, ME community relies on its 4 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 Union, ME, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Bangor, ME and Pbt in Brewer, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Union, ME.

Union 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.

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