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Oil Prices in Cornish, ME

Updated Today at 12:04 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Carroll Fuel Company J P Call for price No No
Jamison Energy Call for price No No
Mainely Heating Oil Call for price No No

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Cornish Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$3.204
01/11/2025$3.204
01/10/2025$3.204
01/09/2025$3.159
01/08/2025$3.104
01/07/2025$3.104
01/06/2025$3.034
01/05/2025$3.034
01/04/2025$3.034
01/03/2025$3.034
01/02/2025$3.009
01/01/2025$3.009
12/31/2024$3.009
12/30/2024$3.009
12/29/2024$3.009
12/28/2024$3.009
12/27/2024$3.009
12/26/2024$2.984
12/25/2024$2.909
12/24/2024$2.934
12/23/2024$2.934
12/22/2024$2.959
12/21/2024$2.959
12/20/2024$2.959
12/19/2024$2.959
12/18/2024$2.899
12/17/2024$2.899
12/16/2024$2.859
12/15/2024$2.859
12/14/2024$2.859

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Cornish, used by 620 or 77.40% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Cornish homeowners is wood, used by 81 homes (10.11%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (77), electricity (24), other fuels (12).

Cornish Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelCornish Households % of Households
Heating Oil62077.4%
Wood8110.1%
Propane779.6%
Electricity243.0%
Other Fuels121.5%

Heating oil (77.4%)

Wood (10.1%)

Propane (9.6%)

Electricity (3.0%)

Other fuels (1.5%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Cornish

Heating oil has become more popular in Cornish. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes rose from 411 to 620, a 50.85% lift.

Cornish Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011442
2012450
2013442
2014413
2015361
2016341
2017314
2018308
2019322
2020411
2021505
2022620

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Cornish

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 69 to 77.

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

Electricity use for home heating in Cornish

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Cornish. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 34 to 24, a 29.41% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Cornish

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 Cornish have not yet adopted solar heating.

Cornish, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Cornish homeowners purchased a total of 444,709 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Cornish ranks 137th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Cornish ranks 1674th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Cornish’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 Cornish, the average outside temperature was 0.6° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Cornish Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202530.6° F
2023 - 202430° F

Cornish Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Cornish homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Cornish 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 Cornish. Full service companies such as Mainely Heating Oil 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 Cornish 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 Cornish include Jamison Energy and Carroll Fuel Company J P.

Cornish Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Cornish: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Cornish: 18 miles

Average Number Of Cornish Homes Served Per Company: 206 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Cornish Oil Company: 148,236 gallons per year

Cornish, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 620 households in Cornish, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Cornish, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

77% of Cornish, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Cornish, ME HouseholdsCornish, ME Heating Oil Households
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3 Cornish, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 444,708 gallons of heating oil delivered to Cornish, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Cornish, ME community relies on its 3 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 Cornish, ME, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in So. Portland, ME and Buckeye in South Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Cornish, ME.

Cornish 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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