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Oil Prices in South China, ME

Updated Today at 02:04 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
MA Haskell Fuel Company LLC	Call for price	No	No
Fabian Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Fabian Discount Online	Call for price	No	No
Summit Natural Gas	Call for price	No	No
Augusta Fuel Company	Call for price	No	No
CB Haskell Fuel Company Inc	Call for price	No	No

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South China, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

South China Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
01/12/2025	$3.199
01/11/2025	$3.199
01/10/2025	$3.199
01/08/2025	$2.999
01/07/2025	$2.999
01/06/2025	$2.999
01/05/2025	$2.999
01/04/2025	$2.999
01/03/2025	$2.999
01/02/2025	$2.999
01/01/2025	$2.899
12/31/2024	$2.899
12/30/2024	$2.899
12/29/2024	$2.899
12/28/2024	$2.899
12/27/2024	$2.899
12/26/2024	$2.899
12/25/2024	$2.899
12/24/2024	$2.899
12/22/2024	$2.899
12/21/2024	$2.899
12/20/2024	$2.899
12/19/2024	$2.899
12/18/2024	$2.899
12/17/2024	$2.899
12/16/2024	$2.899
12/10/2024	$2.799
12/09/2024	$2.799
12/08/2024	$2.799
12/07/2024	$2.799

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: South China Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in South China, used by 1,177 or 56.86% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for South China homeowners is propane, used by 656 homes (31.69%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (296), no fuel (30), electricity (25).

South China Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	South China Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	1,177	56.9%
Propane	656	31.7%
Wood	296	14.3%
No Fuel	30	1.4%
Electricity	25	1.2%

Heating oil (56.9%)

Propane (31.7%)

Wood (14.3%)

No fuel (1.4%)

Electricity (1.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in South China

Heating oil has become more popular in South China. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,165 to 1,177, a 1.03% lift.

South China Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,383
2012	1,290
2013	1,229
2014	1,243
2015	1,151
2016	1,140
2017	1,165
2018	1,118
2019	1,122
2020	1,007
2021	1,089
2022	1,177

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in South China

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 154 to 656.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in South China.

Electricity use for home heating in South China

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in South China. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 54 to 25, a 53.70% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in South China

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 South China have not yet adopted solar heating.

South China, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, South China homeowners purchased a total of 844,229 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, South China ranks 83^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, South China ranks 984^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

South China’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 South China, the average outside temperature was 0.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

South China Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	31.1° F
2023 - 2024	30.6° F

South China Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For South China homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve South China 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 South China. Full service companies such as MA Haskell Fuel Company LLC 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 South China 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 South China include Fabian Discount Online and Fabian Oil Inc.

South China Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving South China: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to South China: 18 miles

Average Number Of South China Homes Served Per Company: 196 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per South China Oil Company: 140,704 gallons per year

South China, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,177 households in South China, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when South China, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

56% of South China, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

South China, ME Households	South China, ME Heating Oil Households
2,070	1,177

6 South China, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 844,229 gallons of heating oil delivered to South China, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the South China, ME community relies on its 6 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 South China, ME, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Bangor, ME and Pbt in Brewer, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in South China, ME.

South China 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.