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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 12 Orono Suppliers

Oil Prices in Orono, ME

Updated Today at 12:04 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Morin Fuel Call for price No No
Dysart's Service Inc Call for price No No
Maine Energy Inc Call for price No No
Pine Tree Oil Call for price No No
Valley Home Heating LLC Call for price No No
Sinclair's Home Heating Call for price No No
Levant Oil Inc Call for price No No
Marquis Heating Inc Call for price No No
Pushaw Energy Call for price No No
Clean Green Energy Call for price No No
Huntley Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
DA Pearson Heating Oils Call for price No No

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

Orono Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$2.999
01/11/2025$2.999
01/10/2025$2.999
01/09/2025$2.999
01/08/2025$2.999
12/31/2024$2.920
12/27/2024$2.849
12/26/2024$2.849
12/25/2024$2.849
12/24/2024$2.849
12/23/2024$2.849
12/22/2024$2.849
12/21/2024$2.849
12/20/2024$2.849
12/19/2024$2.849
12/18/2024$2.849
12/17/2024$2.849
12/16/2024$2.849
12/15/2024$2.849
12/14/2024$2.849
12/13/2024$2.849
12/12/2024$2.849
12/11/2024$2.849
12/10/2024$2.849
12/09/2024$2.849
12/08/2024$2.849
12/07/2024$2.849
12/06/2024$2.849
12/05/2024$2.849
12/04/2024$2.849

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Orono, used by 1,590 or 42.65% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Orono homeowners is natural gas, used by 796 homes (21.35%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (773), propane (378), wood (139), and other fuels (56).

Orono Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelOrono Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,59042.7%
Natural Gas79621.4%
Electricity77320.7%
Propane37810.1%
Wood1393.7%
Other Fuels561.5%

Heating oil (42.7%)

Natural gas (21.4%)

Electricity (20.7%)

Propane (10.1%)

Wood (3.7%)

Other fuels (1.5%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Orono

Heating oil has become less popular in Orono. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,638 to 1,590, a 2.93% drop.

Orono Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,881
20121,745
20131,638
20141,753
20151,668
20161,570
20171,507
20181,564
20191,430
20201,338
20211,459
20221,590

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Orono

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 329 to 378.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 294 to 796.

Electricity use for home heating in Orono

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Orono. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 461 to 773, a 67.68% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Orono

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 Orono have not yet adopted solar heating.

Orono, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Orono homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Orono ranks 59th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Orono ranks 719th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Orono’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 Orono, the average outside temperature was 0.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Orono Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202530.5° F
2023 - 202429.8° F

Orono Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Orono homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 12 heating oil companies that serve Orono 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 Orono. 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 Orono 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 Orono include Morin Fuel and Marquis Heating Inc.

Orono Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Orono: 12 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Orono: 18 miles

Average Number Of Orono Homes Served Per Company: 132 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Orono Oil Company: 95,038 gallons per year

Orono, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,590 households in Orono, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Orono, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

42% of Orono, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Orono, ME HouseholdsOrono, ME Heating Oil Households
3,7281,590

12 Orono, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Orono, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Orono, ME community relies on its 12 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 Orono, ME, two of the closest terminals are Pbt in Brewer, ME and Buckeye in Bangor, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Orono, ME.

Orono 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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