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Oil Prices in Augusta, ME

Updated Today at 12:33 AM

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
Litchfield Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Main Street Fuels	Call for price	No	No

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Augusta, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Augusta Heating Oil Price History

Updated on August 30, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
08/30/2024	$2.959
08/29/2024	$2.959
08/28/2024	$2.959
08/27/2024	$2.959
08/26/2024	$2.959
08/25/2024	$2.959
08/24/2024	$2.959
08/23/2024	$2.979
08/22/2024	$2.979
08/21/2024	$2.979
08/20/2024	$2.979
08/19/2024	$2.979
08/18/2024	$2.979
08/17/2024	$2.979
08/16/2024	$2.979
08/15/2024	$2.979
08/14/2024	$2.979
08/13/2024	$2.979
08/12/2024	$2.979
08/11/2024	$2.979
08/10/2024	$2.979
08/09/2024	$2.979
08/08/2024	$2.979
08/07/2024	$2.979
08/06/2024	$2.979
08/05/2024	$2.979
08/04/2024	$2.999
08/03/2024	$2.999
08/02/2024	$2.999
08/01/2024	$2.999

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Augusta, used by 8,590 or 69.30% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Augusta homeowners is propane, used by 1,150 homes (9.28%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (1,111), wood (763), electricity (738), and other fuels (147).

Augusta Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Augusta Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	8,590	69.30%
Propane	1,150	9.28%
Natural Gas	1,111	8.96%
Wood	763	6.16%
Electricity	738	5.95%
Solar	93	0.75%
Other Fuels	47	0.38%
No Fuel	7	0.06%

Heating oil (69.30)

Propane (9.28)

Natural gas (8.96)

Wood (6.16)

Electricity (5.95)

Solar (0.75)

Other fuels (0.38)

No fuel (0.06)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Augusta

Heating oil has become more popular in Augusta. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes rose from 7,784 to 8,590, a 10.35% lift.

Augusta Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	10,018
2012	9,704
2013	9,157
2014	8,748
2015	8,380
2016	7,734
2017	7,784
2018	7,763
2019	7,720
2020	7,761
2021	8,165
2022	8,590

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Augusta

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 774 to 1,150.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 643 to 1,111.

Electricity use for home heating in Augusta

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Augusta. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 661 to 738, a 11.65% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Augusta

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, 93 homes in Augusta are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2017, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Augusta, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Augusta homeowners purchased a total of 6 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Augusta ranks 4^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Augusta ranks 30^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Augusta’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 Augusta, the average outside temperature was 2.5° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Augusta Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
Winter 2023 - 2024	50.8° F
Winter 2022 - 2023	53.3° F

Augusta Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Augusta homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 11 heating oil companies that serve Augusta 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 Augusta. 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 Augusta 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 Augusta include Fabian Discount Online and Fabian Oil Inc.

Augusta Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Augusta: 11 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Augusta: 18 miles

Average Number Of Augusta Homes Served Per Company: 780 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Augusta Oil Company: 560,124 gallons per year

Augusta, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 8,590 households in Augusta, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Augusta, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

69% of Augusta, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Augusta, ME Households	Augusta, ME Heating Oil Households
12,396	8,590

11 Augusta, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 6 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Augusta, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Augusta, 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 Augusta, ME, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Bangor, ME and Gulf in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Augusta, ME.

Augusta 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.