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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 9 Holden Suppliers

Oil Prices in Holden, ME

Updated on January 14, 2025 at 08:04 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Dysart's Service Inc Call for price No No
Maine Energy Inc Call for price No No
Pine Tree Oil Call for price No No
Valley Home Heating LLC Call for price No No
Emerson Energy Fuels Call for price No No
Morin Fuel Call for price No No
Marquis Heating Inc Call for price No No
Clean Green Energy Call for price No No
Huntley Oil Company Inc Call for price No No

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Holden Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$2.999
01/11/2025$2.999
01/10/2025$2.999
01/09/2025$2.999
01/08/2025$2.999
12/31/2024$2.920
12/27/2024$2.849
12/26/2024$2.849
12/25/2024$2.849
12/24/2024$2.849
12/23/2024$2.849
12/22/2024$2.849
12/21/2024$2.849
12/20/2024$2.849
12/19/2024$2.849
12/18/2024$2.849
12/17/2024$2.849
12/16/2024$2.849
12/15/2024$2.849
12/14/2024$2.849
12/13/2024$2.849
12/12/2024$2.849
12/11/2024$2.849
12/10/2024$2.849
12/09/2024$2.849
12/08/2024$2.849
12/07/2024$2.849
12/06/2024$2.849
12/05/2024$2.849
12/04/2024$2.849

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Holden, used by 1,355 or 62.59% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Holden homeowners is propane, used by 282 homes (13.03%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (257), electricity (101), natural gas (80), and other fuels (122).

Holden Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelHolden Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,35562.6%
Propane28213.0%
Wood25711.9%
Electricity1014.7%
Natural Gas803.7%
Other Fuels703.2%
Solar502.3%
Coal20.1%

Heating oil (62.6%)

Propane (13.0%)

Wood (11.9%)

Electricity (4.7%)

Natural gas (3.7%)

Other fuels (3.2%)

Solar (2.3%)

Coal (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Holden

Heating oil has become more popular in Holden. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,230 to 1,355, a 10.16% lift.

Holden Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,424
20121,385
20131,336
20141,226
20151,189
20161,297
20171,255
20181,192
20191,230
20201,291
20211,323
20221,355

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Holden

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 326 to 282.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 26 to 80.

Electricity use for home heating in Holden

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Holden. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 80 to 101, a 26.25% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Holden

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, 50 homes in Holden are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 354.55% increase from 2019, when only 11 homes had installed active solar heating.

Holden, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Holden homeowners purchased a total of 971,904 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Holden ranks 71st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Holden ranks 866th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Holden’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 Holden, the average outside temperature was 0.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Holden Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202530.2° F
2023 - 202429.9° F

Holden Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Holden homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve Holden 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 Holden. 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 Holden 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 Holden include Morin Fuel and Marquis Heating Inc.

Holden Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Holden: 9 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Holden: 18 miles

Average Number Of Holden Homes Served Per Company: 150 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Holden Oil Company: 107,989 gallons per year

Holden, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,355 households in Holden, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Holden, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

62% of Holden, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Holden, ME HouseholdsHolden, ME Heating Oil Households
2,1651,355

9 Holden, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 971,903 gallons of heating oil delivered to Holden, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Holden, ME community relies on its 9 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 Holden, ME, two of the closest terminals are Pbt in Brewer, ME and Buckeye in Bangor, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Holden, ME.

Holden 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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