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Oil Prices in Richmond, ME
Updated on June 20, 2025 at 05:02 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
| Kennebec Energy LLC | $3.10 | Yes | Yes |
| Litchfield Fuel Co | $3.25 | Yes | Yes |
| O'Farrell Energy | $2.91 | Yes | Yes |
| CB Haskell Fuel Company Inc | $2.90 | Yes | Yes |
| M W Sewall | Call for price | No | No |
| Kaler Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| DownEast Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Summit Natural Gas | Call for price | No | No |
| Augusta Fuel Company | Call for price | No | No |
Richmond Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Richmond homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 10 heating oil companies that serve Richmond 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 Richmond. 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 Richmond 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 Richmond include Kennebec Energy LLC and Kaler Oil Co Inc.
Richmond Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Richmond: 10 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Richmond: 18 miles
Average Number Of Richmond Homes Served Per Company: 104 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Richmond Oil Company: 75,026 gallons per year
Richmond, ME Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Richmond homeowners purchased a total of 750,267 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Richmond ranks 94th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Richmond ranks 1100th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Richmond’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 Richmond, the average outside temperature was 1.9° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Richmond Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 30° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 31.9° F |
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Cheapest Richmond, ME Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $2.90 per gallon/gal | Jun 20, 2025, 5:01 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.90 per gallon/gal | Jun 20, 2025, 5:01 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.90 per gallon/gal | Jun 20, 2025, 5:01 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.90 per gallon/gal | Jun 20, 2025, 5:01 PM |
Richmond Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on June 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | +$0.062 |
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.103 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.098 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.004 |
Richmond Heating Oil Price History
Updated on June 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 06/20/2025 | $3.039 |
| 06/19/2025 | $2.977 |
| 06/18/2025 | $2.977 |
| 06/17/2025 | $2.969 |
| 06/16/2025 | $2.936 |
| 06/15/2025 | $2.936 |
| 06/14/2025 | $2.936 |
| 06/13/2025 | $2.936 |
| 06/12/2025 | $2.709 |
| 06/11/2025 | $2.709 |
| 06/10/2025 | $2.709 |
| 06/09/2025 | $2.709 |
| 06/08/2025 | $2.709 |
| 06/07/2025 | $2.709 |
| 06/06/2025 | $2.709 |
| 05/30/2025 | $2.899 |
| 05/29/2025 | $2.899 |
| 05/28/2025 | $2.902 |
| 05/27/2025 | $2.927 |
| 05/26/2025 | $2.927 |
| 05/25/2025 | $2.927 |
| 05/24/2025 | $2.927 |
| 05/23/2025 | $2.927 |
| 05/22/2025 | $2.941 |
| 05/21/2025 | $2.941 |
| 05/20/2025 | $2.941 |
| 05/19/2025 | $2.941 |
| 05/18/2025 | $2.941 |
| 05/17/2025 | $2.941 |
| 05/16/2025 | $2.941 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Richmond Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Richmond, used by 1,046 or 75.20% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Richmond homeowners is wood, used by 125 homes (8.99%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (92), propane (69), other fuels (54), and other fuels (54).
Richmond Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Richmond Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 1,046 | 75.2% |
| Wood | 125 | 9.0% |
| Electricity | 92 | 6.6% |
| Propane | 69 | 5.0% |
| Other Fuels | 54 | 3.9% |
| Natural Gas | 24 | 1.7% |
Heating oil (75.2%)
Wood (9.0%)
Electricity (6.6%)
Propane (5.0%)
Other fuels (3.9%)
Natural gas (1.7%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Richmond
Heating oil has become less popular in Richmond. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,078 to 1,046, a 2.97% drop.
Richmond Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 975 |
| 2012 | 932 |
| 2013 | 951 |
| 2014 | 990 |
| 2015 | 1,124 |
| 2016 | 1,145 |
| 2017 | 1,151 |
| 2018 | 1,076 |
| 2019 | 1,059 |
| 2020 | 1,078 |
| 2021 | 1,062 |
| 2022 | 1,046 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Richmond
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 162 to 69.
Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 8 to 24.
Electricity use for home heating in Richmond
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Richmond. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 115 to 92, a 20.00% decrease.
Solar use for home heating in Richmond
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 Richmond have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Richmond, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 1,046 households in Richmond, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Richmond, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
75% of Richmond, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Richmond, ME Households | Richmond, ME Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1,391 | 1,046 |
10 Richmond, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 750,266 gallons of heating oil delivered to Richmond, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, ME.
Richmond Heating Oil Prices FAQs
What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Richmond, ME?
The best price of home heating oil in Richmond, ME today is $2.90 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Richmond, ME ranges from a low of $2.90 to a high of $3.25. The average heating oil price in Maine state is $3.04.
How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Richmond, ME?
On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $304.00 in Richmond, ME. Prices range from $289.90 to $325.00, depending on the oil company.
Is the price of heating oil in Richmond, ME rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Richmond, ME has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.13 per gallon.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Richmond, ME?
The average price of home heating oil in Richmond, ME is $3.04 per gallon.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Richmond, ME?
Today in Richmond, ME, the price of home heating oil is $2.90 per gallon, which amounts to $289.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
What is the current price of heating oil in Richmond, ME?
The current price of heating oil in Richmond, ME ranges from $2.90 to $3.25 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.04 per gallon.
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Richmond, ME?
Heating oil prices in Richmond, ME have fallen in the last day by -$0.14.
How much is home heating oil right now in Richmond, ME?
The current price of home heating oil in Richmond, ME ranges from $2.90 to $3.25 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.
Is heating oil going up or down in Richmond, ME?
Heating oil prices have gone up in Richmond, ME by $0.13 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $13.00 for a 100-gallon order.
How much is oil per gallon in Richmond, ME?
As of today, June 21st, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.04 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.90 to $3.25 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.
How much is oil for heat in Richmond, ME?
Currently, the price of oil for heating in Richmond, ME ranges from $2.90 to $3.25 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.
How high will oil go in Richmond, ME?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Richmond, ME. Over the past year, Richmond, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.46 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.42 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.04, and $2.56 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.90. 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.
