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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 10 Acton Suppliers

Oil Prices in Acton, ME

Updated Today at 12:31 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Integrity Oil $2.79 Yes Yes
Noble Fuels Inc $3.07 Yes Yes
Carroll Fuel Company J P Call for price No No
Quality Fuels Llc Call for price No No
Roberge Energy Llc Call for price No No
Rymes Call for price No No
EMERY MILLS ENERGY INC Call for price No No
Alfred Oil Call for price No No
Stadig Fuels Inc Call for price No No
Top It Off Oil Call for price No No

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Acton, ME Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.79 $2.79 Dec 21, 2024, 12:27 PM
150$2.79 $2.79 Dec 21, 2024, 12:27 PM
200$2.79 $2.79 Dec 21, 2024, 12:27 PM
250$2.79 $2.79 Dec 21, 2024, 12:27 PM

Acton Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$2.930
12/20/2024$2.930
12/19/2024$2.930
12/18/2024$2.930
12/17/2024$2.905
12/16/2024$2.905
12/15/2024$2.905
12/14/2024$2.905
12/13/2024$2.905
12/12/2024$2.905
12/11/2024$2.905
12/10/2024$2.905
12/09/2024$2.905
11/08/2024$2.849
11/07/2024$2.849
11/06/2024$2.849
11/05/2024$2.849
11/04/2024$2.849
11/03/2024$2.849
11/02/2024$2.849
11/01/2024$2.849
10/31/2024$2.849
10/30/2024$2.849
10/29/2024$2.849
10/28/2024$2.919
10/27/2024$2.919
10/26/2024$2.919
10/25/2024$2.919
10/24/2024$2.919
10/23/2024$2.949

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Acton, used by 715 or 62.07% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Acton homeowners is propane, used by 203 homes (17.62%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (110), wood (104), other fuels (64).

Acton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelActon Households % of Households
Heating Oil71562.1%
Propane20317.6%
Electricity1109.6%
Wood1049.0%
Other Fuels645.6%

Heating oil (62.1%)

Propane (17.6%)

Electricity (9.6%)

Wood (9.0%)

Other fuels (5.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Acton

Heating oil has become more popular in Acton. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes rose from 655 to 715, a 9.16% lift.

Acton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011599
2012655
2013597
2014551
2015517
2016506
2017511
2018552
2019547
2020622
2021667
2022715

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Acton

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 118 to 203.

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

Electricity use for home heating in Acton

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Acton. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 27 to 110, a 307.41% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Acton

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 Acton have not yet adopted solar heating.

Acton, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Acton homeowners purchased a total of 512,849 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Acton ranks 130th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Acton ranks 1491st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Acton’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 Acton, the average outside temperature was 4.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Acton Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202535.1° F
2023 - 202431.1° F

Acton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Acton homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 10 heating oil companies that serve Acton 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 Acton. Full service companies such as Alfred 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 Acton 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 Acton include EMERY MILLS ENERGY INC and Integrity Oil.

Acton Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Acton: 10 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Acton: 18 miles

Average Number Of Acton Homes Served Per Company: 71 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Acton Oil Company: 51,284 gallons per year

Acton, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 715 households in Acton, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Acton, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

62% of Acton, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Acton, ME HouseholdsActon, ME Heating Oil Households
1,152715

10 Acton, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 512,849 gallons of heating oil delivered to Acton, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Acton, ME community relies on its 10 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 Acton, ME, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Acton, ME.

Acton Heating Oil Prices FAQs

Is the price of heating oil in Acton, ME rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Acton, ME has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.12 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Acton, ME?

Today in Acton, ME, the price of home heating oil is $2.79 per gallon, which amounts to $278.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Is heating oil going up or down in Acton, ME?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Acton, ME by $0.12 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $12.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Acton, ME?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Acton, ME. Over the past year, Acton, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.01 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.93, and $2.16 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.79. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.

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