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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 11 Eliot Suppliers

Oil Prices in Eliot, ME

Updated Today at 10:04 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Heatwave Oil Llc Call for price No No
Estes Oil Burner Service Inc Call for price No No
Gagnon & Son Inc Call for price No No
Garthwaite Energy Inc Call for price No No
Welch Oil Llc Call for price No No
Roberge Energy Llc Call for price No No
D & J Fuels LLC Call for price No No
Noble Fuels Inc Call for price No No
Heatable Call for price No No
Stadig Fuels Inc Call for price No No
York Oil & Propane Call for price No No

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

Eliot Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$3.340
01/11/2025$3.340
01/10/2025$3.340
01/08/2025$3.290
01/07/2025$3.290
01/06/2025$3.240
01/05/2025$3.190
01/04/2025$3.190
01/03/2025$3.190
01/02/2025$3.195
01/01/2025$3.105
12/31/2024$3.070
12/30/2024$3.080
12/29/2024$3.080
12/28/2024$3.080
12/27/2024$3.110
12/26/2024$3.080
12/25/2024$3.080
12/24/2024$3.080
12/23/2024$3.080
12/22/2024$3.080
12/21/2024$3.080
12/20/2024$3.080
12/19/2024$3.080
12/18/2024$3.080
12/17/2024$3.080
12/16/2024$3.080
12/15/2024$3.080
12/14/2024$3.080
12/13/2024$3.080

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Eliot, used by 1,653 or 63.92% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Eliot homeowners is propane, used by 628 homes (24.28%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (225), other fuels (105), wood (42), and other fuels (33).

Eliot Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelEliot Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,65363.9%
Propane62824.3%
Electricity2258.7%
Other Fuels1054.1%
Wood421.6%
Natural Gas321.2%
Coal10.0%

Heating oil (63.9%)

Propane (24.3%)

Electricity (8.7%)

Other fuels (4.1%)

Wood (1.6%)

Natural gas (1.2%)

Coal (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Eliot

Heating oil has become less popular in Eliot. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,660 to 1,653, a 0.42% drop.

Eliot Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20112,022
20121,881
20131,660
20141,561
20151,663
20161,632
20171,690
20181,965
20191,987
20202,085
20211,857
20221,653

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Eliot

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 270 to 628.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 0 to 32.

Electricity use for home heating in Eliot

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Eliot. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 155 to 225, a 45.16% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Eliot

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.

Homeowners in Eliot have not yet adopted solar heating.

Eliot, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Eliot homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Eliot ranks 54th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Eliot ranks 679th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Eliot’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 Eliot, the average outside temperature was 0.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Eliot Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202534.3° F
2023 - 202434.7° F

Eliot Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Eliot homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 11 heating oil companies that serve Eliot 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Eliot. Full service companies such as Heatable 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 Eliot 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 Eliot include Welch Oil Llc and Garthwaite Energy Inc.

Eliot Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Eliot: 11 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Eliot: 18 miles

Average Number Of Eliot Homes Served Per Company: 150 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Eliot Oil Company: 107,786 gallons per year

Eliot, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,653 households in Eliot, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Eliot, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

63% of Eliot, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Eliot, ME HouseholdsEliot, ME Heating Oil Households
2,5861,653

11 Eliot, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Eliot, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Eliot, ME community relies on its 11 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 Eliot, ME, 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 Eliot, ME.

Eliot 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.

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