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Oil Prices in Boothbay, ME

Updated Today at 12:04 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Boothbay Energy	Call for price	No	No
Kaler Oil Co Inc	$3.40	Yes	Yes
Colby & Gale	Call for price	No	No
M W Sewall	Call for price	No	No
Main Street Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Carter's Propane Service	Call for price	No	No

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Boothbay, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$3.40	$3.40	Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
150	$3.40	$3.40	Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
200	$3.40	$3.40	Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
250	$3.40	$3.40	Jan 14, 2025, 3:00 PM

Boothbay Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
01/15/2025	$3.399
01/14/2025	$3.399
01/12/2025	$3.199
01/11/2025	$3.199
01/10/2025	$3.199
01/09/2025	$3.199
01/08/2025	$3.199
01/07/2025	$3.199
01/06/2025	$3.199

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Boothbay, used by 337 or 53.75% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Boothbay homeowners is propane, used by 155 homes (24.72%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (79), electricity (42).

Boothbay Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Boothbay Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	337	53.8%
Propane	155	24.7%
Wood	79	12.6%
Electricity	42	6.7%

Heating oil (53.8%)

Propane (24.7%)

Wood (12.6%)

Electricity (6.7%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Boothbay

Heating oil has become less popular in Boothbay. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 693 to 337, a 51.37% drop.

Boothbay Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	625
2012	693
2013	668
2014	693
2015	632
2016	615
2017	581
2018	506
2019	599
2020	388
2021	362
2022	337

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Boothbay

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 182 to 155.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Boothbay.

Electricity use for home heating in Boothbay

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Boothbay. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 12 to 42, a 250.00% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Boothbay

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 Boothbay have not yet adopted solar heating.

Boothbay, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Boothbay homeowners purchased a total of 241,721 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Boothbay ranks 216^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Boothbay ranks 2503^rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Boothbay Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	33.2° F
2023 - 2024	32.9° F

Boothbay Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Boothbay homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Boothbay 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 Boothbay. 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 Boothbay 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 Boothbay include Kaler Oil Co Inc and Boothbay Energy.

Boothbay Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Boothbay: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Boothbay: 18 miles

Average Number Of Boothbay Homes Served Per Company: 56 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Boothbay Oil Company: 40,286 gallons per year

Boothbay, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 337 households in Boothbay, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Boothbay, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

53% of Boothbay, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Boothbay, ME Households	Boothbay, ME Heating Oil Households
627	337

6 Boothbay, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 241,720 gallons of heating oil delivered to Boothbay, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Boothbay, ME 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 Boothbay, ME, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in So. Portland, ME and Citgo in Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Boothbay, ME.

Boothbay Heating Oil Prices FAQs

Is the price of heating oil in Boothbay, ME rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Boothbay, ME has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.20 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Boothbay, ME?

Today in Boothbay, ME, the price of home heating oil is $3.40 per gallon, which amounts to $339.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Boothbay, ME?

Heating oil prices in Boothbay, ME have not changed in the last 24 hours.

Is heating oil going up or down in Boothbay, ME?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Boothbay, ME by $0.20 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $20.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Boothbay, ME?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Boothbay, ME. Over the past year, Boothbay, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.42 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.02 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.40, and $2.02 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.40. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.