Carroll County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 07/05/2025 | $3.296 |
| 07/04/2025 | $3.296 |
| 07/03/2025 | $3.296 |
| 07/02/2025 | $3.296 |
| 07/01/2025 | $3.296 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.296 |
| 06/29/2025 | $3.296 |
| 06/28/2025 | $3.296 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.296 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.296 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.296 |
| 06/24/2025 | $3.296 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.296 |
| 06/22/2025 | $3.296 |
| 06/21/2025 | $3.296 |
| 06/20/2025 | $3.296 |
| 06/19/2025 | $3.296 |
| 06/06/2025 | $2.990 |
| 06/05/2025 | $3.144 |
| 06/04/2025 | $3.196 |
| 06/03/2025 | $3.196 |
| 06/02/2025 | $3.196 |
| 06/01/2025 | $3.196 |
| 05/31/2025 | $3.196 |
| 05/30/2025 | $3.196 |
| 05/29/2025 | $3.196 |
| 05/28/2025 | $3.196 |
| 05/27/2025 | $3.196 |
| 05/26/2025 | $3.196 |
| 05/25/2025 | $3.196 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Carroll County Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Carroll County, used by 224,725 or 41.34% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Carroll County homeowners is natural gas, used by 117,536 homes (21.62%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (100,624), electricity (57,780), wood (35,074), and other fuels (10,355).
Carroll County Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Carroll County Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 224,725 | 41.3% |
| Natural Gas | 117,536 | 21.6% |
| Propane | 100,624 | 18.5% |
| Electricity | 57,780 | 10.6% |
| Wood | 35,074 | 6.5% |
| Other Fuels | 10,355 | 1.9% |
| No Fuel | 5,272 | 1.0% |
| Solar | 690 | 0.1% |
| Coal | 622 | 0.1% |
Heating oil (41.3%)
Natural gas (21.6%)
Propane (18.5%)
Electricity (10.6%)
Wood (6.5%)
Other fuels (1.9%)
No fuel (1.0%)
Solar (0.1%)
Coal (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Carroll County
Heating oil has become less popular in Carroll County. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 236,690 to 224,725, a 5.06% drop.
Carroll County Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 262,755 |
| 2012 | 257,827 |
| 2013 | 251,497 |
| 2014 | 245,025 |
| 2015 | 241,293 |
| 2016 | 236,690 |
| 2017 | 234,647 |
| 2018 | 233,209 |
| 2019 | 233,052 |
| 2020 | 232,901 |
| 2021 | 228,197 |
| 2022 | 224,725 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Carroll County
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 76,970 to 100,624.
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 104,093 to 117,536.
Electricity use for home heating in Carroll County
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Carroll County. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 44,370 to 57,780, a 30.22% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Carroll County
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, 690 homes in Carroll County are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 37.18% increase from 2016, when only 503 homes had installed active solar heating.
Carroll County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Carroll County homeowners purchased a total of 4 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Carroll County’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 Carroll County, the average outside temperature was 2.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Carroll County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 27.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 30.1° F |
Carroll County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Carroll County homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Carroll County 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 6 “full-service” oil companies that serve Carroll County. Full service companies such as Dutile & Sons Oil Company Inc or Dutile & Sons Oil Company Inc 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 Carroll County 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 Carroll County include White Mountain Oil & Propane Co and 603 Oil Co.
Carroll County Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Carroll County: 6 companies
Average Number Of Carroll County Homes Served Per Company: 671 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Carroll County Oil Company: 595,567 gallons per year
Carroll County Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 4,026 households in Carroll County heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Carroll County temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
50% of Carroll County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Carroll County Households | Carroll County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 7,915 | 4,026 |
27 Carroll County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 4 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Carroll County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Carroll County community relies on its 27 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 Carroll County, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Carroll County.
