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Oil Prices in Boothbay Harbor, ME

Updated Today at 12:31 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Carter's Propane Service	Call for price	No	No
Colby & Gale	Call for price	No	No
M W Sewall	Call for price	No	No
Kaler Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Boothbay Energy	Call for price	No	No

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Boothbay Harbor, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Boothbay Harbor Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Boothbay Harbor, used by 347 or 45.90% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Boothbay Harbor homeowners is propane, used by 218 homes (28.84%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (100), electricity (58), wood (52), and other fuels (14).

Boothbay Harbor Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Boothbay Harbor Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	347	45.9%
Propane	218	28.8%
Natural Gas	100	13.2%
Electricity	58	7.7%
Wood	52	6.9%
No Fuel	14	1.9%

Heating oil (45.9%)

Propane (28.8%)

Natural gas (13.2%)

Electricity (7.7%)

Wood (6.9%)

No fuel (1.9%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Boothbay Harbor

Heating oil has become less popular in Boothbay Harbor. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 629 to 347, a 44.83% drop.

Boothbay Harbor Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	776
2012	762
2013	695
2014	652
2015	629
2016	694
2017	672
2018	660
2019	615
2020	503
2021	418
2022	347

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Boothbay Harbor

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 95 to 218.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 5 to 100.

Electricity use for home heating in Boothbay Harbor

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Boothbay Harbor. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 124 to 58, a 53.23% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Boothbay Harbor

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 Boothbay Harbor have not yet adopted solar heating.

Boothbay Harbor, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Boothbay Harbor homeowners purchased a total of 248,893 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Boothbay Harbor ranks 213^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Boothbay Harbor ranks 2473^rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Boothbay Harbor’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 Boothbay Harbor, the average outside temperature was 4.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Boothbay Harbor Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	37° F
2023 - 2024	32.9° F

Boothbay Harbor Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Boothbay Harbor homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Boothbay Harbor 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 Boothbay Harbor. 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 Boothbay Harbor 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 Boothbay Harbor include Kaler Oil Co Inc and Boothbay Energy.

Boothbay Harbor Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Boothbay Harbor: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Boothbay Harbor: 18 miles

Average Number Of Boothbay Harbor Homes Served Per Company: 69 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Boothbay Harbor Oil Company: 49,778 gallons per year

Boothbay Harbor, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 347 households in Boothbay Harbor, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Boothbay Harbor, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

45% of Boothbay Harbor, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Boothbay Harbor, ME Households	Boothbay Harbor, ME Heating Oil Households
756	347

5 Boothbay Harbor, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 248,893 gallons of heating oil delivered to Boothbay Harbor, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Boothbay Harbor, 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 Boothbay Harbor, 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 Boothbay Harbor, ME.

Boothbay Harbor 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.