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Central Maine Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Central Maine homeowners heating with oil, picking which of the 26 heating oil companies that serve Central Maine plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who are willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Central Maine. Full service companies such as Ness Oil Company or offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The homeowner does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for households who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. A few of the 2 Central Maine cash heating oil companies serving Central Maine include Litchfield Fuel Co and O'Farrell Energy.
Central Maine Fuel Oil Company Statistics: Oil Companies Serving Central Maine: 26 companies .
Average Number of Central Maine Households Served per Fuel Oil company : 2125
Central Maine Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Central Maine homeowners purchased a total of 246 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Central Maine’s overall fuel oil consumption varies from year to year primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Central Maine was 24.4°F, which was 4.2°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Central Maine Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 24.4° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 28.6° F |
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Cheapest Central Maine Oil Price Per Gallon
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.00 per gallon/gal | Jan 16, 2026, 1:15 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.00 per gallon/gal | Jan 16, 2026, 1:15 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.00 per gallon/gal | Jan 16, 2026, 1:15 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.00 per gallon/gal | Jan 16, 2026, 1:15 PM |
Cheapest Central Maine Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on January 16, 2026
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Trend | -$0.004 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.259 |
Cheapest Central Maine Heating Oil Price History
Updated on January 16, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 01/15/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/14/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/13/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/12/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/11/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/10/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/09/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/08/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/07/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/06/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/05/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/04/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/03/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/02/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/01/2026 | $2.999 |
| 12/31/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/30/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/29/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/28/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/27/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/26/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/25/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/24/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/23/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/22/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/21/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/20/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/19/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/18/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/17/2025 | $2.999 |
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Central Maine Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on January 12, 2026
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.011 |
| 1 Month Trend | -$0.019 |
| 3 Month Trend | +$0.149 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.259 |
Central Maine Heating Oil Price History
Updated on January 12, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | $3.410 |
| 01/05/2026 | $3.421 |
| 12/29/2025 | $3.414 |
| 12/22/2025 | $3.414 |
| 12/15/2025 | $3.429 |
| 12/08/2025 | $3.430 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.431 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.468 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.392 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.343 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.292 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.249 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.235 |
| 10/13/2025 | $3.261 |
| 10/06/2025 | $3.278 |
| 09/29/2025 | $3.559 |
| 09/22/2025 | $3.503 |
| 09/15/2025 | $3.542 |
| 09/08/2025 | $3.523 |
| 09/01/2025 | $3.521 |
| 08/25/2025 | $3.558 |
| 08/18/2025 | $3.451 |
| 08/11/2025 | $3.502 |
| 08/04/2025 | $3.528 |
| 07/28/2025 | $3.614 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.720 |
| 07/14/2025 | $3.601 |
| 07/07/2025 | $3.620 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.481 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.490 |
| 06/16/2025 | $3.661 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.356 |
| 06/02/2025 | $3.276 |
| 05/26/2025 | $3.294 |
| 05/19/2025 | $3.363 |
| 05/12/2025 | $3.278 |
| 05/05/2025 | $3.275 |
| 04/28/2025 | $3.475 |
| 04/21/2025 | $3.422 |
| 04/14/2025 | $3.393 |
| 04/07/2025 | $3.373 |
| 03/31/2025 | $3.557 |
| 03/24/2025 | $3.569 |
| 03/17/2025 | $3.617 |
| 03/03/2025 | $3.683 |
| 02/24/2025 | $3.709 |
| 02/17/2025 | $3.717 |
| 02/10/2025 | $3.691 |
| 02/03/2025 | $3.657 |
| 01/27/2025 | $3.648 |
| 01/20/2025 | $3.669 |
Today's Central Maine Oil Prices By City
Updated on January 16, 2026 at 01:15 PM
20 Seconds Can Save Central Maine Families $1,000+ On Oil Bills Every Year
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Central Maine Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the most common choice in Central Maine, used by 45,174 or 59% of households. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Central Maine families is Propane, used by 9,265 homes (12%). The rest of the homes are heated with Wood (11%), Electricity (9%), Natural Gas (5%), and Other (2%).
Central Maine Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,723 | 9,265 | 6,978 | 45,174 | 8,543 | 416 | 1,426 |
| 2024 | 3,415 | 8,899 | 6,706 | 45,414 | 8,606 | 306 | 1,275 |
| 2023 | 3,107 | 8,530 | 6,363 | 46,131 | 8,726 | 194 | 1,114 |
| 2022 | 3,053 | 7,834 | 5,478 | 46,596 | 9,072 | 225 | 1,092 |
| 2021 | 2,686 | 7,430 | 4,893 | 46,637 | 9,092 | 266 | 1,029 |
| 2020 | 2,608 | 6,853 | 4,473 | 47,158 | 9,291 | 250 | 1,291 |
| 2019 | 2,313 | 6,439 | 3,881 | 46,625 | 10,256 | 104 | 1,301 |
| 2018 | 1,992 | 6,088 | 3,424 | 46,278 | 11,163 | 95 | 1,408 |
| 2017 | 1,470 | 5,772 | 3,220 | 46,065 | 11,526 | 66 | 1,401 |
| 2016 | 1,123 | 5,202 | 2,833 | 46,711 | 12,211 | 37 | 1,260 |
| 2015 | 736 | 5,047 | 2,350 | 48,801 | 12,441 | 21 | 1,193 |
| 2014 | 383 | 4,435 | 2,124 | 50,023 | 12,220 | 18 | 1,069 |
| 2013 | 348 | 4,046 | 2,342 | 51,241 | 11,938 | 24 | 986 |
| 2012 | 338 | 3,523 | 2,375 | 52,912 | 10,860 | 15 | 761 |
| 2011 | 343 | 3,176 | 2,518 | 54,139 | 9,588 | 0 | 588 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Central Maine
Fuel oil has become less popular in Central Maine. In the 1 years since 2024, the number of households using fuel oil dipped from 45,414 to 45,174, a 1% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Central Maine
Between 2024 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 8,899 to 9,265, a 4% change. Comparing 2024 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 3,415 to 3,723, a 9% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Central Maine
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Central Maine. Since 2024, the number of homes heating with electricity grew from 6,706 to 6,978, a 4% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Central Maine
Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Currently, 416 homes in Central Maine are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 36% gain from 2024, when 306 homes used active solar heating.
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Central Maine Heating Oil Delivery Overview
45,174 families in Central Maine heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Central Maine temperatures drop as low as 17.7° F each winter. 59% of Central Maine residences are reliant on heating oil delivery each winter.
63% of Central Maine Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Central Maine Households | Central Maine Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 86,517 | 55,260 |
26 Central Maine Oil Companies Go The Distance
With 246,945,990.52 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Central Maine families the last heating season, the Central Maine community relies on its 26 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Central Maine, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the number two heating oil to residences and companies throughout Central Maine and the surrounding region.
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