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Oil Prices in Howland, ME

Updated Today at 12:31 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
RH Foster Energy	Call for price	No	No

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Howland, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Howland, used by 446 or 80.94% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Howland homeowners is electricity, used by 68 homes (12.34%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (27), other fuels (12), propane (9).

Howland Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Howland Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	446	80.9%
Electricity	68	12.3%
Wood	27	4.9%
Other Fuels	12	2.2%
Propane	9	1.6%

Heating oil (80.9%)

Electricity (12.3%)

Wood (4.9%)

Other fuels (2.2%)

Propane (1.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Howland

Heating oil has become more popular in Howland. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes rose from 439 to 446, a 1.59% lift.

Howland Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	447
2012	457
2013	439
2014	396
2015	391
2016	390
2017	370
2018	391
2019	430
2020	464
2021	455
2022	446

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Howland

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 12 to 9.

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

Electricity use for home heating in Howland

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Howland. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 29 to 68, a 134.48% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Howland

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 Howland have not yet adopted solar heating.

Howland, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Howland homeowners purchased a total of 319,903 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Howland ranks 174^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Howland ranks 2112^nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Howland’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 Howland, the average outside temperature was 5.2° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Howland Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	33.4° F
2023 - 2024	28.2° F

Howland Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Howland homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 1 heating oil companies that serve Howland 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 Howland. 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 Howland 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 Howland include RH Foster Energy and undefined.

Howland Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Howland: 1 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Howland: 18 miles

Average Number Of Howland Homes Served Per Company: 446 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Howland Oil Company: 319,903 gallons per year

Howland, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 446 households in Howland, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Howland, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

80% of Howland, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Howland, ME Households	Howland, ME Heating Oil Households
551	446

1 Howland, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 319,903 gallons of heating oil delivered to Howland, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Howland, ME community relies on its 1 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 Howland, ME, two of the closest terminals are Pbt in Brewer, ME and Buckeye in Bangor, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Howland, ME.

Howland 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.