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Oil Prices in Newcastle, ME
Updated on January 14, 2025 at 08:04 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaler Oil Co Inc | $3.40 | Yes | Yes |
| Colby & Gale | Call for price | No | No |
| M W Sewall | Call for price | No | No |
| O'Farrell Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| CB Haskell Fuel Company Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Main Street Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
| Boothbay Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Carter's Propane Service | Call for price | No | No |
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Newcastle, ME Best Oil Prices Per Gallon
| 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 |
Newcastle Heating Oil Price History
Updated on January 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 01/14/2025 | $3.399 |
| 01/12/2025 | $3.069 |
| 01/11/2025 | $3.069 |
| 01/10/2025 | $3.069 |
| 01/09/2025 | $3.199 |
| 01/08/2025 | $3.069 |
| 01/07/2025 | $3.069 |
| 01/06/2025 | $3.069 |
| 01/05/2025 | $2.939 |
| 01/04/2025 | $2.939 |
| 01/03/2025 | $2.939 |
| 11/15/2024 | $2.759 |
| 11/14/2024 | $2.759 |
| 11/13/2024 | $2.759 |
| 11/12/2024 | $2.759 |
| 11/11/2024 | $2.759 |
| 11/10/2024 | $2.759 |
| 11/09/2024 | $2.759 |
| 11/08/2024 | $2.759 |
| 11/07/2024 | $2.759 |
| 11/06/2024 | $2.759 |
| 11/05/2024 | $2.759 |
| 11/04/2024 | $2.759 |
| 11/03/2024 | $2.759 |
| 11/02/2024 | $2.759 |
| 11/01/2024 | $2.759 |
| 10/31/2024 | $2.759 |
| 10/30/2024 | $2.759 |
| 10/29/2024 | $2.759 |
| 10/28/2024 | $2.759 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Newcastle Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Newcastle, used by 478 or 57.04% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Newcastle homeowners is electricity, used by 185 homes (22.08%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (121), wood (88), natural gas (16), and other fuels (15).
Newcastle Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Newcastle Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 478 | 57.0% |
| Electricity | 185 | 22.1% |
| Propane | 121 | 14.4% |
| Wood | 88 | 10.5% |
| Natural Gas | 16 | 1.9% |
| Other Fuels | 7 | 0.8% |
| Solar | 5 | 0.6% |
| No Fuel | 3 | 0.4% |
Heating oil (57.0%)
Electricity (22.1%)
Propane (14.4%)
Wood (10.5%)
Natural gas (1.9%)
Other fuels (0.8%)
Solar (0.6%)
No fuel (0.4%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Newcastle
Heating oil has become less popular in Newcastle. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 555 to 478, a 13.87% drop.
Newcastle Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 523 |
| 2012 | 530 |
| 2013 | 555 |
| 2014 | 587 |
| 2015 | 562 |
| 2016 | 558 |
| 2017 | 542 |
| 2018 | 497 |
| 2019 | 459 |
| 2020 | 446 |
| 2021 | 462 |
| 2022 | 478 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Newcastle
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 52 to 121.
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 0 to 16.
Electricity use for home heating in Newcastle
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Newcastle. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 37 to 185, a 400.00% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Newcastle
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, 5 homes in Newcastle are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2013, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.
Newcastle, ME Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Newcastle homeowners purchased a total of 342,856 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Newcastle ranks 167th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Newcastle ranks 2020th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Newcastle’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 Newcastle, the average outside temperature was 1.6° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Newcastle Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 34° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 32.4° F |
Newcastle Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Newcastle homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Newcastle 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 Newcastle. 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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle include Kaler Oil Co Inc and Boothbay Energy.
Newcastle Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Newcastle: 8 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Newcastle: 18 miles
Average Number Of Newcastle Homes Served Per Company: 59 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Newcastle Oil Company: 42,857 gallons per year
Newcastle, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 478 households in Newcastle, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Newcastle, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
57% of Newcastle, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Newcastle, ME Households | Newcastle, ME Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 838 | 478 |
8 Newcastle, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 342,856 gallons of heating oil delivered to Newcastle, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Newcastle, ME community relies on its 8 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 Newcastle, 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 Newcastle, ME.
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