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Oil Prices in Mount Vernon, ME

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
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
Twitchell Fuel co	Call for price	No	No

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Mount Vernon, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Mount Vernon Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Wood is the most popular choice in Mount Vernon, used by 346 or 49.57% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Mount Vernon homeowners is heating oil, used by 224 homes (32.09%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (108), electricity (20), other fuels (20).

Mount Vernon Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Mount Vernon Households	% of Households
Wood	346	49.6%
Heating Oil	224	32.1%
Propane	108	15.5%
Electricity	20	2.9%
Other Fuels	20	2.9%

Wood (49.6%)

Heating oil (32.1%)

Propane (15.5%)

Electricity (2.9%)

Other fuels (2.9%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Mount Vernon

Heating oil has become less popular in Mount Vernon. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 322 to 224, a 30.43% drop.

Mount Vernon Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	335
2012	334
2013	340
2014	327
2015	313
2016	319
2017	314
2018	322
2019	312
2020	292
2021	256
2022	224

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Mount Vernon

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 81 to 108.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Mount Vernon.

Electricity use for home heating in Mount Vernon

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Mount Vernon. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 3 to 20, a 566.67% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Mount Vernon

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 Mount Vernon have not yet adopted solar heating.

Mount Vernon, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Mount Vernon homeowners purchased a total of 160,669 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Mount Vernon ranks 273^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Mount Vernon ranks 3174^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Mount Vernon’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 Mount Vernon, the average outside temperature was 4.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Mount Vernon Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	34° F
2023 - 2024	29.5° F

Mount Vernon Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Mount Vernon homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Mount Vernon 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Mount Vernon. Full service companies such as undefined 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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon include Fabian Discount Online and Fabian Oil Inc.

Mount Vernon Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Mount Vernon: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Mount Vernon: 18 miles

Average Number Of Mount Vernon Homes Served Per Company: 44 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Mount Vernon Oil Company: 32,133 gallons per year

Mount Vernon, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 224 households in Mount Vernon, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Mount Vernon, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

32% of Mount Vernon, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Mount Vernon, ME Households	Mount Vernon, ME Heating Oil Households
698	224

5 Mount Vernon, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 160,668 gallons of heating oil delivered to Mount Vernon, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Mount Vernon, ME community relies on its 5 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 Mount Vernon, ME, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in So. Portland, ME and Citgo in Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Mount Vernon, ME.

Mount Vernon 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.