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Oil Prices in Richmond, ME

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
DownEast Energy	$2.84	Yes	Yes
M W Sewall	Call for price	No	No
Kaler Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Kennebec Energy LLC	Call for price	No	No
Litchfield Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
O'Farrell Energy	Call for price	No	No
Summit Natural Gas	Call for price	No	No
Augusta Fuel Company	Call for price	No	No
CB Haskell Fuel Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Main Street Fuels	Call for price	No	No

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Richmond, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.84	-	-
150	$2.84	-	-
200	$2.84	-	-
250	$2.84	-	-

Richmond Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/21/2024	$2.839
11/20/2024	$2.839
11/19/2024	$2.839
11/18/2024	$2.839
11/17/2024	$2.939
11/16/2024	$2.939
11/15/2024	$2.849
11/14/2024	$2.849
11/13/2024	$2.849
11/12/2024	$2.849
11/11/2024	$2.849
11/10/2024	$2.759
11/09/2024	$2.759
11/08/2024	$2.824
11/07/2024	$2.824
11/06/2024	$2.824
11/05/2024	$2.824
11/04/2024	$2.824
11/03/2024	$2.824
11/02/2024	$2.824
11/01/2024	$2.824
10/31/2024	$2.824
10/30/2024	$2.824
10/29/2024	$2.824
10/28/2024	$2.824
10/27/2024	$2.824
10/26/2024	$2.824
10/25/2024	$2.824
10/24/2024	$2.824
10/23/2024	$2.849

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 (24).

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 more popular in Richmond. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes rose from 990 to 1,046, a 5.66% lift.

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 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 157 to 69.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 16 to 24.

Electricity use for home heating in Richmond

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Richmond. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 37 to 92, a 148.65% increase.

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.

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 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 2023, 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

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 $0.02 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 $2.84 per gallon, which amounts to $283.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Richmond, ME?

Heating oil prices in Richmond, ME have not changed in the last 24 hours.

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

Heating oil prices have up in Richmond, ME by $0.02 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $2.00 for a 100-gallon order.

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 $2.62 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.84, and $2.62 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.84. 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.