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Oil Prices in Waldoboro, ME

Updated on October 17, 2024 at 08:31 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Maritime Energy	Call for price	No	No
Colby & Gale	Call for price	No	No
CB Haskell Fuel Company Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Waldoboro, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Waldoboro, used by 1,838 or 68.38% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Waldoboro homeowners is electricity, used by 317 homes (11.79%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (265), propane (238), natural gas (75), and other fuels (43).

Waldoboro Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Waldoboro Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	1,838	68.38%
Electricity	317	11.79%
Wood	265	9.86%
Propane	238	8.85%
Natural Gas	75	2.79%
No Fuel	22	0.82%
Coal	21	0.78%

Heating oil (68.38)

Electricity (11.79)

Wood (9.86)

Propane (8.85)

Natural gas (2.79)

No fuel (0.82)

Coal (0.78)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Waldoboro

Heating oil has become more popular in Waldoboro. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,414 to 1,838, a 29.99% lift.

Waldoboro Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,582
2012	1,510
2013	1,377
2014	1,211
2015	1,114
2016	1,099
2017	1,200
2018	1,268
2019	1,414
2020	1,602
2021	1,716
2022	1,838

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Waldoboro

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 277 to 238.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 0 to 75.

Electricity use for home heating in Waldoboro

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Waldoboro. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 188 to 317, a 68.62% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Waldoboro

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 Waldoboro have not yet adopted solar heating.

Waldoboro, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Waldoboro homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Waldoboro ranks 44^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Waldoboro ranks 595^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Waldoboro’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 Waldoboro, the average outside temperature was 2.9° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Waldoboro Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
Winter 2023 - 2024	49.1° F
Winter 2022 - 2023	52° F

Waldoboro Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Waldoboro homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Waldoboro 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 Waldoboro. Full service companies such as Maritime Energy 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 Waldoboro 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 Waldoboro include Colby & Gale and CB Haskell Fuel Company Inc.

Waldoboro Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Waldoboro: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Waldoboro: 18 miles

Average Number Of Waldoboro Homes Served Per Company: 612 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Waldoboro Oil Company: 439,448 gallons per year

Waldoboro, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,838 households in Waldoboro, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Waldoboro, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

68% of Waldoboro, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Waldoboro, ME Households	Waldoboro, ME Heating Oil Households
2,688	1,838

3 Waldoboro, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Waldoboro, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Waldoboro, 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 Waldoboro, ME, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in So. Portland, ME and Buckeye in Bangor, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Waldoboro, ME.

Waldoboro 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.