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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 47 Buxton Suppliers

Oil Prices in Buxton, ME

Updated Today at 06:28 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Fieldings Oil Co Inc	$3.10	Yes	Yes
Maine Bio Fuel Inc	$2.74	Yes	Yes
Jamison Energy	$2.96	Yes	Yes
Vic and Sons Fuel Co	$2.90	Yes	Yes
Integrity Oil	$2.79	Yes	Yes
Ruck Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Carroll Fuel Company J P	Call for price	No	No
Branch Brook Fuels Inc	Call for price	No	No
Rinaldi Energy Llc	Call for price	No	No
5 Star Fuel Llc	Call for price	No	No
AJ's Discount Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Atlantic Heating Co	Call for price	No	No
Eagle Oil	Call for price	No	No
Fleurent Fuel Company	Call for price	No	No
Lowest Price Oil	Call for price	No	No
Nice Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Mainely Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
Sea Land Energy	Call for price	No	No
Willow Creek Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Winterwood Fuel & Water	Call for price	No	No
DownEast Energy	Call for price	No	No
Paul's Services Inc	Call for price	No	No
Beaupre Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Conroy's Oil Service	Call for price	No	No
Gil's Oil Service	Call for price	No	No
Champagne's Energy	Call for price	No	No
Order Oil Online	Call for price	No	No
Paquette Oil	Call for price	No	No
Dixon Brothers	Call for price	No	No
Dodge Energy	Call for price	No	No
Suburban Propane	Call for price	No	No
Smith Oil	Call for price	No	No
Lampron Energy	Call for price	No	No
Cash Energy	Call for price	No	No
Maine Heating and Cooling	Call for price	No	No
Maine Standard Biofuels	Call for price	No	No
Alfred Oil	Call for price	No	No
Desrochers Oil	Call for price	No	No
Aj's Discount Oil	Call for price	No	No
Peaks Island Fuel Company	Call for price	No	No
Arrow Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Top It Off Oil	Call for price	No	No
Ruck Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Provencher Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Fleurent Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Arrow Oil	Call for price	No	No
Vadnais Oil	Call for price	No	No

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.74	$2.74	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$2.74	$2.74	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.74	$2.74	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.74	$2.74	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Buxton Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	+$0.017
1 Month Trend	+$0.100
1 Year Trend	-$0.506

Buxton Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$2.897
12/20/2024	$2.897
12/19/2024	$2.904
12/18/2024	$2.894
12/17/2024	$2.886
12/16/2024	$2.907
12/15/2024	$2.887
12/14/2024	$2.887
12/13/2024	$2.887
12/12/2024	$2.887
12/11/2024	$2.887
12/10/2024	$2.833
12/09/2024	$2.824
12/08/2024	$2.823
12/07/2024	$2.823
12/06/2024	$2.814
12/05/2024	$2.803
12/04/2024	$2.803
12/03/2024	$2.815
12/02/2024	$2.815
12/01/2024	$2.815
11/30/2024	$2.815
11/29/2024	$2.815
11/28/2024	$2.789
11/27/2024	$2.792
11/26/2024	$2.788
11/25/2024	$2.804
11/24/2024	$2.801
11/23/2024	$2.801
11/22/2024	$2.804

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Buxton, used by 2,505 or 73.81% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Buxton homeowners is propane, used by 329 homes (9.69%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (290), electricity (170), other fuels (98).

Buxton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Buxton Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	2,505	73.8%
Propane	329	9.7%
Wood	290	8.5%
Electricity	170	5.0%
Other Fuels	98	2.9%

Heating oil (73.8%)

Propane (9.7%)

Wood (8.5%)

Electricity (5.0%)

Other fuels (2.9%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Buxton

Heating oil has become more popular in Buxton. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes rose from 2,328 to 2,505, a 7.60% lift.

Buxton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,410
2012	2,416
2013	2,392
2014	2,506
2015	2,459
2016	2,518
2017	2,358
2018	2,389
2019	2,328
2020	2,593
2021	2,549
2022	2,505

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Buxton

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 437 to 329.

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

Electricity use for home heating in Buxton

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Buxton. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 83 to 170, a 104.82% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Buxton

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 Buxton have not yet adopted solar heating.

Buxton, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Buxton homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Buxton ranks 29^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Buxton ranks 397^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Buxton’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 Buxton, the average outside temperature was 3.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Buxton Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	36.1° F
2023 - 2024	32.4° F

Buxton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Buxton homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 47 heating oil companies that serve Buxton 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 9 “full-service” oil companies that serve Buxton. Full service companies such as Arrow Oil Company or Alfred Oil 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 Buxton 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 Buxton include Lampron Energy and Ruck Oil Inc.

Buxton Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Buxton: 47 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Buxton: 18 miles

Average Number Of Buxton Homes Served Per Company: 53 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Buxton Oil Company: 38,229 gallons per year

Buxton, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,505 households in Buxton, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Buxton, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

73% of Buxton, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Buxton, ME Households	Buxton, ME Heating Oil Households
3,394	2,505

47 Buxton, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Buxton, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Buxton, ME community relies on its 47 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 Buxton, ME, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in So. Portland, ME and Buckeye in South Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Buxton, ME.

Buxton Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Buxton, ME?

The best price of home heating oil in Buxton, ME today is $2.74 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Buxton, ME ranges from a low of $2.74 to a high of $3.10. The average heating oil price in Maine state is $2.90.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Buxton, ME?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $290.00 in Buxton, ME. Prices range from $274.00 to $310.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Buxton, ME rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Buxton, ME has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.11 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Buxton, ME?

The average price of home heating oil in Buxton, ME is $2.90 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Buxton, ME?

Today in Buxton, ME, the price of home heating oil is $2.74 per gallon, which amounts to $274.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Buxton, ME?

The current price of heating oil in Buxton, ME ranges from $2.74 to $3.10 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.90 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Buxton, ME?

The current price of home heating oil in Buxton, ME ranges from $2.74 to $3.10 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 Buxton, ME?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Buxton, ME by $0.11 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $11.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Buxton, ME?

As of today, December 20th, 2024, the average price of oil is $2.90 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.74 to $3.10 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Buxton, ME?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Buxton, ME ranges from $2.74 to $3.10 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 Buxton, ME?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Buxton, ME. Over the past year, Buxton, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.98 for a 100-gallon order. This is $3.08 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.90, and $3.24 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.74. 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.