Something went wrong
Photo of a White Brick House in Gorham, Maine

Find best Gorham oil prices with our free heating oil search engine

Location icon
Quantity icon

Searching for fuel oil prices in Gorham has never been easier.

checkmark icon

Just enter you ZIP and compare today's Gorham fuel oil prices per gallon, right now

checkmark icon

Gorham oil prices can change up to three times per day

checkmark icon

Homeowners like you in Gorham can save $100 per delivery with our instant oil price search

checkmark icon

We respect your privacy: searching requires no sensitive personal information

Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 36 Gorham Suppliers

Oil Prices in Gorham, ME

Updated Today at 08:04 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Dixon Brothers Call for price No No
Dodge Energy Call for price No No
Lampron Energy Call for price No No
Carroll Fuel Company J P Call for price No No
Fieldings Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Maine Bio Fuel Inc Call for price No No
Rinaldi Energy Llc Call for price No No
5 Star Fuel Llc Call for price No No
AJ's Discount Oil Company Call for price No No
Atlantic Heating Co Call for price No No
Fleurent Fuel Company Call for price No No
Jamison Energy Call for price No No
Lowest Price Oil Call for price No No
Nice Fuel Call for price No No
Vic and Sons Fuel Co Call for price No No
Higgins Energy Call for price No No
Mainely Heating Oil Call for price No No
Sea Land Energy Call for price No No
Willow Creek Fuels Call for price No No
Winterwood Fuel & Water Call for price No No
DownEast Energy Call for price No No
Paul's Services Inc Call for price No No
Beaupre Fuel Call for price No No
Conroy's Oil Service Call for price No No
Gil's Oil Service Call for price No No
Order Oil Online Call for price No No
Paquette Oil Call for price No No
Suburban Propane Call for price No No
Smith Oil Call for price No No
Cash Energy Call for price No No
Maine Heating and Cooling Call for price No No
Maine Standard Biofuels Call for price No No
Desrochers Oil Call for price No No
Champagnes Energy Call for price No No
Aj's Discount Oil Call for price No No
Peaks Island Fuel Company Call for price No No

Why Gorham Homeowners Choose Heat Fleet?

Checkmark

Quality Oil

Checkmark

On-Time Delivery

Checkmark

No Contracts

Checkmark

Trusted Gorham Providers

Pay Later

4 interest free payments with

Heat Fleet Champions Gorham Homeowners

We promote residential heating oil savings in Gorham by providing real-time Gorham heating oil prices and state-of-the-art secure online ordering.

Energy Marketers Of America LogoOil Energy Service Professionals Association Logo
Photo of a White Brick House in Gorham, Maine

Gorham, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Gorham Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$3.167
01/11/2025$3.167
01/10/2025$3.167
01/09/2025$3.124
01/08/2025$3.096
01/07/2025$3.043
01/06/2025$3.017
01/05/2025$2.957
01/04/2025$2.957
01/03/2025$2.957
01/02/2025$2.959
01/01/2025$2.964
12/31/2024$2.944
12/30/2024$2.927
12/29/2024$2.991
12/28/2024$2.991
12/27/2024$2.991
12/26/2024$2.981
12/25/2024$3.036
12/24/2024$2.961
12/23/2024$2.922
12/22/2024$2.924
12/21/2024$2.924
12/20/2024$2.924
12/19/2024$2.924
12/18/2024$2.909
12/17/2024$2.909
12/16/2024$2.952
12/15/2024$2.919
12/14/2024$2.919

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Gorham, used by 3,971 or 64.82% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Gorham homeowners is natural gas, used by 668 homes (10.90%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (629), electricity (417), wood (305), and other fuels (160).

Gorham Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelGorham Households % of Households
Heating Oil3,97164.8%
Natural Gas66810.9%
Propane62910.3%
Electricity4176.8%
Wood3055.0%
No Fuel1412.3%
Other Fuels120.2%
Solar70.1%

Heating oil (64.8%)

Natural gas (10.9%)

Propane (10.3%)

Electricity (6.8%)

Wood (5.0%)

No fuel (2.3%)

Other fuels (0.2%)

Solar (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Gorham

Heating oil has become less popular in Gorham. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 4,087 to 3,971, a 2.84% drop.

Gorham Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20114,211
20124,380
20134,466
20144,473
20154,170
20164,338
20174,216
20183,935
20193,979
20204,087
20214,029
20223,971

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Gorham

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 559 to 629.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 664 to 668.

Electricity use for home heating in Gorham

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Gorham. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 389 to 417, a 7.20% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Gorham

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, 7 homes in Gorham are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 0.00% decrease from 2020, when only 7 homes had installed active solar heating.

Gorham, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Gorham homeowners purchased a total of 3 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Gorham ranks 15th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Gorham ranks 176th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Gorham’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 Gorham, the average outside temperature was 0.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Gorham Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202533.5° F
2023 - 202433.4° F

Gorham Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Gorham homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 36 heating oil companies that serve Gorham 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 7 “full-service” oil companies that serve Gorham. Full service companies such as Cash Energy or Vic and Sons Fuel Co 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 Gorham 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 Gorham include Lampron Energy and AJ's Discount Oil Company.

Gorham Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Gorham: 36 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Gorham: 18 miles

Average Number Of Gorham Homes Served Per Company: 110 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Gorham Oil Company: 79,119 gallons per year

Gorham, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 3,971 households in Gorham, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Gorham, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

64% of Gorham, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Gorham, ME HouseholdsGorham, ME Heating Oil Households
6,1263,971

36 Gorham, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Gorham, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Gorham, ME community relies on its 36 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 Gorham, 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 Gorham, ME.

Gorham 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.

Heating Oil Prices Near You In These Adjacent Towns