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Dresden, ME Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.81 $2.81 Oct 17, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$2.81 $2.81 Oct 17, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$2.81 $2.81 Oct 17, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$2.81 $2.81 Oct 17, 2024, 3:00 PM

Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 16 Dresden Suppliers

Oil Prices in Dresden, ME

Updated on October 17, 2024 at 10:32 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
O'Farrell Energy $2.81 Yes Yes
DownEast Energy $2.89 Yes Yes
Colby & Gale Call for price No No
M W Sewall Call for price No No
Kaler Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Kennebec Energy LLC Call for price No No
Litchfield Fuel Co Call for price No No
Augusta Fuel Company 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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Dresden Heating Oil Price History

Updated on October 17, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
10/17/2024$2.849
10/16/2024$2.849
10/15/2024$2.849
10/14/2024$2.889
10/07/2024$2.899
10/06/2024$2.899
10/05/2024$2.899
10/04/2024$2.899
10/03/2024$2.899
10/02/2024$2.899
10/01/2024$2.899
09/30/2024$2.899
09/29/2024$2.899
09/28/2024$2.899
09/27/2024$2.899
09/26/2024$2.899
09/25/2024$2.899
09/24/2024$2.899
09/23/2024$2.899
09/22/2024$2.899
09/21/2024$2.899
09/20/2024$2.949
09/19/2024$2.907
09/18/2024$2.907
09/17/2024$2.907
09/16/2024$2.907
09/15/2024$2.907
09/14/2024$2.907
09/13/2024$2.907
09/12/2024$2.907

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Dresden, used by 477 or 74.53% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Dresden homeowners is propane, used by 86 homes (13.44%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (66), other fuels (9), electricity (7).

Dresden Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelDresden Households % of Households
Heating Oil47774.53%
Propane8613.44%
Wood6610.31%
Other Fuels91.41%
Electricity71.09%

Heating oil (74.53)

Propane (13.44)

Wood (10.31)

Other fuels (1.41)

Electricity (1.09)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dresden

Heating oil has become less popular in Dresden. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 544 to 477, a 12.32% drop.

Dresden Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011517
2012513
2013505
2014501
2015544
2016522
2017498
2018503
2019487
2020579
2021526
2022477

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dresden

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 42 to 86.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Dresden.

Electricity use for home heating in Dresden

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Dresden. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 21 to 7, a 66.67% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Dresden

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 Dresden have not yet adopted solar heating.

Dresden, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Dresden homeowners purchased a total of 342,139 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Dresden ranks 168th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Dresden ranks 2026th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Dresden’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 Dresden, the average outside temperature was 1.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Dresden Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
Winter 2023 - 202449° F
Winter 2022 - 202350.8° F

Dresden Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Dresden homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 16 heating oil companies that serve Dresden 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 Dresden. 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 Dresden 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 Dresden include Kennebec Energy LLC and Kaler Oil Co Inc.

Dresden Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Dresden: 16 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Dresden: 18 miles

Average Number Of Dresden Homes Served Per Company: 29 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Dresden Oil Company: 21,383 gallons per year

Dresden, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 477 households in Dresden, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dresden, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

74% of Dresden, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Dresden, ME HouseholdsDresden, ME Heating Oil Households
640477

16 Dresden, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 342,138 gallons of heating oil delivered to Dresden, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Dresden, ME community relies on its 16 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 Dresden, 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 Dresden, ME.

Dresden Heating Oil Prices FAQs

Is the price of heating oil in Dresden, ME rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Dresden, ME has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.09 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Dresden, ME?

Today in Dresden, ME, the price of home heating oil is $2.81 per gallon, which amounts to $280.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Is heating oil going up or down in Dresden, ME?

Heating oil prices have down in Dresden, ME by $0.09 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $9.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Dresden, ME?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Dresden, ME. Over the past year, Dresden, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.46 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.61 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.85, and $2.65 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.81. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.

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