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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 7 Monroe Suppliers

Oil Prices in Monroe, ME

Updated on January 14, 2025 at 06:04 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Gary's Fuel Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Dysart's Service Inc Call for price No No
Waldo Country Oil & Propane Call for price No No
Pine Tree Oil Call for price No No
Tidewater Oil Call for price No No
Valley Home Heating LLC Call for price No No
Sinclair's Home Heating Call for price No No

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Monroe, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Monroe 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: Monroe Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Monroe, used by 258 or 55.36% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Monroe homeowners is wood, used by 131 homes (28.11%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (43), electricity (36), solar (9).

Monroe Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelMonroe Households % of Households
Heating Oil25855.4%
Wood13128.1%
Propane439.2%
Electricity367.7%
Solar91.9%

Heating oil (55.4%)

Wood (28.1%)

Propane (9.2%)

Electricity (7.7%)

Solar (1.9%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Monroe

Heating oil has become more popular in Monroe. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes rose from 243 to 258, a 6.17% lift.

Monroe Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011266
2012252
2013202
2014175
2015196
2016196
2017182
2018233
2019243
2020262
2021260
2022258

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Monroe

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 55 to 43.

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

Electricity use for home heating in Monroe

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Monroe. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 12 to 36, a 200.00% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Monroe

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, 9 homes in Monroe are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 0.00% decrease from 2019, when only 9 homes had installed active solar heating.

Monroe, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Monroe homeowners purchased a total of 185,056 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Monroe ranks 255th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Monroe ranks 2918th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Monroe Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202530.9° F
2023 - 202431.6° F

Monroe Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Monroe homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Monroe 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Monroe. Full service companies such as Gary's Fuel Oil Co Inc or Tidewater Oil 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 Monroe 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 Monroe include Valley Home Heating LLC and Dysart's Service Inc.

Monroe Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Monroe: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Monroe: 18 miles

Average Number Of Monroe Homes Served Per Company: 36 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Monroe Oil Company: 26,436 gallons per year

Monroe, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 258 households in Monroe, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Monroe, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

55% of Monroe, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Monroe, ME HouseholdsMonroe, ME Heating Oil Households
466258

7 Monroe, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 185,056 gallons of heating oil delivered to Monroe, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Monroe, ME community relies on its 7 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 Monroe, 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 Monroe, ME.

Monroe 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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