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Oil Prices in Freedom, ME

Updated on October 17, 2024 at 08:31 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
MA Haskell Fuel Company LLC	Call for price	No	No
Tidewater Oil	Call for price	No	No
Waldo Country Oil & Propane	Call for price	No	No

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Freedom, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Freedom Heating Oil Price History

Updated on October 7, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
10/07/2024	$3.099
10/06/2024	$3.099
10/05/2024	$3.099
10/04/2024	$3.099
10/03/2024	$3.099
10/02/2024	$3.099
10/01/2024	$3.099
09/30/2024	$3.099
09/29/2024	$3.099
09/28/2024	$3.099
09/27/2024	$3.099
09/26/2024	$3.099
09/25/2024	$3.099
09/24/2024	$3.099
09/23/2024	$3.099
09/22/2024	$3.099
09/21/2024	$3.099
09/20/2024	$3.099
09/19/2024	$3.099
09/18/2024	$3.099
09/17/2024	$3.099
09/16/2024	$3.099
09/15/2024	$3.099
09/14/2024	$3.099
09/13/2024	$3.099
09/12/2024	$3.099
09/11/2024	$3.099
09/10/2024	$3.099
08/30/2024	$2.959
08/29/2024	$2.959

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Freedom, used by 326 or 45.85% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Freedom homeowners is wood, used by 233 homes (32.77%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (133), electricity (15), solar (4), and other fuels (1).

Freedom Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Freedom Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	326	45.85%
Wood	233	32.77%
Propane	133	18.71%
Electricity	15	2.11%
Solar	4	0.56%
Other Fuels	1	0.14%

Heating oil (45.85)

Wood (32.77)

Propane (18.71)

Electricity (2.11)

Solar (0.56)

Other fuels (0.14)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Freedom

Heating oil has become more popular in Freedom. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 267 to 326, a 22.10% lift.

Freedom Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	366
2012	342
2013	350
2014	331
2015	308
2016	267
2017	260
2018	269
2019	294
2020	340
2021	333
2022	326

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Freedom

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 65 to 133.

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

Electricity use for home heating in Freedom

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Freedom. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 8 to 15, a 87.50% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Freedom

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, 4 homes in Freedom are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2016, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Freedom, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Freedom homeowners purchased a total of 233,831 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Freedom ranks 221^st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Freedom ranks 2549^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Freedom’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 Freedom, the average outside temperature was 2.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Freedom Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
Winter 2023 - 2024	48.4° F
Winter 2022 - 2023	51° F

Freedom Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Freedom homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Freedom 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Freedom. Full service companies such as MA Haskell Fuel Company LLC or Tidewater Oil 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 Freedom 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 Freedom include Waldo Country Oil & Propane and undefined.

Freedom Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Freedom: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Freedom: 18 miles

Average Number Of Freedom Homes Served Per Company: 108 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Freedom Oil Company: 77,943 gallons per year

Freedom, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 326 households in Freedom, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Freedom, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

45% of Freedom, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Freedom, ME Households	Freedom, ME Heating Oil Households
711	326

3 Freedom, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 233,830 gallons of heating oil delivered to Freedom, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Freedom, ME community relies on its 3 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 Freedom, 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 Freedom, ME.

Freedom 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.