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Central Maine Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Central Maine homes heating with fuel oil, choosing 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 value a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Central Maine. Full service companies such as Ness Oil Company or offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating 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: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for customers who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. Some 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: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Central Maine: 26 companies .
Average Number of Central Maine Households Served per Fuel Oil company : 11478
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 number two heating oil use fluctuates each year as winter conditions change. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ boilers need to burn additional oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Central Maine was 24.3°F, which was 1.3°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Central Maine Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 24.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 23° F |
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Cheapest Central Maine Oil Price Per Gallon
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.00 per gallon/gal | Dec 18, 2025, 1:15 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.00 per gallon/gal | Dec 18, 2025, 1:15 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.00 per gallon/gal | Dec 18, 2025, 1:15 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.00 per gallon/gal | Dec 18, 2025, 1:15 PM |
Cheapest Central Maine Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Trend | -$0.039 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$0.155 |
Cheapest Central Maine Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/16/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/15/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/14/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/13/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/12/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/11/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/10/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/09/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/08/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/07/2025 | $2.960 |
| 12/06/2025 | $3.059 |
| 12/05/2025 | $3.059 |
| 12/04/2025 | $3.059 |
| 12/03/2025 | $3.059 |
| 12/02/2025 | $3.059 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.059 |
| 11/30/2025 | $3.059 |
| 11/29/2025 | $3.089 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.089 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.089 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.089 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.089 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.089 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.099 |
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Central Maine Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on December 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.001 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.037 |
| 3 Month Trend | -$0.113 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$0.155 |
Central Maine Heating Oil Price History
Updated on December 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/26/2025 | $3.249 |
| 10/19/2025 | $3.235 |
| 10/12/2025 | $3.261 |
| 10/05/2025 | $3.278 |
| 09/28/2025 | $3.559 |
| 09/21/2025 | $3.503 |
| 09/14/2025 | $3.542 |
| 09/07/2025 | $3.523 |
| 08/31/2025 | $3.521 |
| 08/24/2025 | $3.558 |
| 08/17/2025 | $3.451 |
| 08/10/2025 | $3.502 |
| 08/03/2025 | $3.528 |
| 07/27/2025 | $3.614 |
| 07/20/2025 | $3.720 |
| 07/13/2025 | $3.601 |
| 07/06/2025 | $3.620 |
| 06/29/2025 | $3.481 |
| 06/22/2025 | $3.490 |
| 06/15/2025 | $3.661 |
| 06/08/2025 | $3.356 |
| 06/01/2025 | $3.276 |
| 05/25/2025 | $3.294 |
| 05/18/2025 | $3.363 |
| 05/11/2025 | $3.278 |
| 05/04/2025 | $3.275 |
| 04/27/2025 | $3.475 |
| 04/20/2025 | $3.422 |
| 04/13/2025 | $3.393 |
| 04/06/2025 | $3.373 |
| 03/30/2025 | $3.557 |
| 03/23/2025 | $3.569 |
| 03/16/2025 | $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 |
| 01/13/2025 | $3.522 |
| 01/06/2025 | $3.389 |
| 12/30/2024 | $3.284 |
| 12/23/2024 | $3.274 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Central Maine Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the preferred choice in Central Maine, used by 298,426 or 48% of families. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Central Maine homeowners is Propane, used by 101,382 homes (16%). The rest of the homes are heated with Electricity (15%), Wood (10%), Natural Gas (9%), and Other (2%).
Central Maine Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 653,594 | 698,466 | 733,723 | 3,236,738 | 597,420 | 8,609 | 116,318 |
| 2024 | 618,834 | 802,807 | 724,605 | 3,592,824 | 609,179 | 14,059 | 121,219 |
| 2023 | 585,529 | 898,068 | 716,100 | 3,953,256 | 618,566 | 19,101 | 125,461 |
| 2022 | 566,518 | 891,855 | 666,426 | 4,098,753 | 616,419 | 19,202 | 120,856 |
| 2021 | 550,546 | 837,740 | 585,647 | 4,136,881 | 617,010 | 17,888 | 114,767 |
| 2020 | 536,071 | 794,284 | 527,482 | 4,166,241 | 639,959 | 16,042 | 119,680 |
| 2019 | 517,014 | 747,545 | 485,685 | 4,158,699 | 689,396 | 12,456 | 124,808 |
| 2018 | 499,919 | 691,733 | 441,017 | 4,134,704 | 754,481 | 9,910 | 130,658 |
| 2017 | 477,514 | 647,723 | 400,140 | 4,141,730 | 813,193 | 8,380 | 136,305 |
| 2016 | 444,698 | 602,557 | 368,102 | 4,179,108 | 856,490 | 6,810 | 131,511 |
| 2015 | 413,155 | 560,958 | 340,079 | 4,261,987 | 885,181 | 6,178 | 119,809 |
| 2014 | 377,706 | 529,251 | 322,998 | 4,372,014 | 885,722 | 5,653 | 105,835 |
| 2013 | 345,577 | 500,180 | 316,252 | 4,486,005 | 860,051 | 5,338 | 90,615 |
| 2012 | 317,132 | 472,373 | 310,802 | 4,614,841 | 812,533 | 4,963 | 74,885 |
| 2011 | 293,224 | 450,321 | 304,096 | 4,737,863 | 742,660 | 4,125 | 61,721 |
| 2010 | 269,466 | 433,265 | 301,399 | 4,858,691 | 664,533 | 4,315 | 52,880 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Central Maine
Heating oil has become less popular in Central Maine. In the 7 years since 2018, the number of households using number two heating oil declined from 355,904 to 298,426, a 16% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Central Maine
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 61,194 to 101,382, a 66% change. Comparing 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 44,328 to 53,178, a 20% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Central Maine
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Central Maine. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 41,759 to 92,432, a 121% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Central Maine
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all heating fuels. 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. Today, 3,526 homes in Central Maine are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 202% gain from 2018, when 1,169 homes used active solar heating.
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Central Maine Heating Oil Delivery Overview
298,426 homes in Central Maine heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Central Maine temperatures drop as low as 24° F each winter. 24% of Central Maine homes depend on fuel oil delivery each winter.
47% of Central Maine Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Central Maine Households | Central Maine Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 623,907 | 298,426 |
26 Central Maine Oil Companies You Can Bank On
With 246,945,990.52 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Central Maine residences the last heating season, the Central Maine community relies on its 26 oil companies when temperatures dip. 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 fuel oil to residences and companies throughout Central Maine and the surrounding region.
Central Maine Heating Oil Prices FAQs
What is the price of home heating oil today in Central Maine?
Today in Central Maine, the price of home heating oil is $3.00 per gallon, which amounts to $449.85 for a 150-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
How high will oil go in Central Maine?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Central Maine. Over the past year, Central Maine heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 150-gallon order. This is $1.94 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.00, and $1.94 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.00. 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.
Is the price of heating oil in Central Maine rising or falling?
Heating oil prices have had no change in Central Maine over the past 7 days.
How much is home heating oil right now in Central Maine?
The current price of home heating oil in Central Maine ranges from $3.00 to $3.50 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.
What is the current price of heating oil in Central Maine?
The current price of heating oil in Central Maine ranges from $3.00 to $3.50 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.00 per gallon.
What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Central Maine?
The best price of home heating oil in Central Maine today is $3.00 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Central Maine ranges from a low of $3.00 to a high of $3.50. The average heating oil price in Central Maine state is $3.00.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Central Maine?
The average price of home heating oil in Central Maine is $3.00 per gallon.
Is heating oil going up or down in Central Maine?
Heating oil prices have had no change in Central Maine over the past 7 days.
How much is oil for heat in Central Maine?
Currently, the price of oil for heating in Central Maine ranges from $3.00 to $3.50 per gallon for a 150-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.
How much is oil per gallon in Central Maine?
As of today, December 18th, 2025, the price of oil is $3.00 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.00 to $3.50 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.
How much does 150 gallons of heating oil cost in Central Maine?
150 gallons of heating oil costs $450.00 in Central Maine.
Is heating oil taxable in Central Maine?
Heating oil sold for heating buildings occupied by humans is exempt from sales tax, but, with a few exceptions, heating oil purchased for commercial use is taxable.
