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Oil Prices in Readfield, 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

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Readfield, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Readfield, used by 582 or 61.85% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Readfield homeowners is propane, used by 183 homes (19.45%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (153), natural gas (32), electricity (15).

Readfield Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Readfield Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	582	61.9%
Propane	183	19.5%
Wood	153	16.3%
Natural Gas	32	3.4%
Electricity	15	1.6%

Heating oil (61.9%)

Propane (19.5%)

Wood (16.3%)

Natural gas (3.4%)

Electricity (1.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Readfield

Heating oil has become less popular in Readfield. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 611 to 582, a 4.75% drop.

Readfield Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	632
2012	596
2013	618
2014	599
2015	611
2016	563
2017	564
2018	581
2019	593
2020	594
2021	588
2022	582

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Readfield

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 119 to 183.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 0 to 32.

Electricity use for home heating in Readfield

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Readfield. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 13 to 15, a 15.38% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Readfield

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 Readfield have not yet adopted solar heating.

Readfield, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Readfield homeowners purchased a total of 417,452 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Readfield ranks 148^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Readfield ranks 1748^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Readfield Average Winter Temperature

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

Readfield Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Readfield homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Readfield 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 Readfield. 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 Readfield 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 Readfield include Fabian Discount Online and Fabian Oil Inc.

Readfield Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Readfield: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Readfield: 18 miles

Average Number Of Readfield Homes Served Per Company: 145 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Readfield Oil Company: 104,363 gallons per year

Readfield, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 582 households in Readfield, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Readfield, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

61% of Readfield, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Readfield, ME Households	Readfield, ME Heating Oil Households
941	582

4 Readfield, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 417,452 gallons of heating oil delivered to Readfield, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Readfield, ME community relies on its 4 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 Readfield, 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 Readfield, ME.

Readfield 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.