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Oil Prices in Ellsworth, ME

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Emerson Energy Fuels	Call for price	No	No
No Frills Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Offshore Fuel Llc	Call for price	No	No
Hometown Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Havey Oil	Call for price	No	No

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Ellsworth, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Ellsworth Heating Oil Price History

Updated on October 3, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
10/03/2024	$3.299
10/02/2024	$3.299
10/01/2024	$3.299
09/30/2024	$3.299
09/29/2024	$3.299
09/28/2024	$3.299
09/27/2024	$3.299
09/26/2024	$3.299
09/25/2024	$3.299
09/24/2024	$3.299
09/23/2024	$3.299

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Ellsworth, used by 3,540 or 56.07% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Ellsworth homeowners is propane, used by 1,466 homes (23.22%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (689), wood (427), other fuels (130), and other fuels (86).

Ellsworth Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Ellsworth Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	3,540	56.1%
Propane	1,466	23.2%
Electricity	689	10.9%
Wood	427	6.8%
Other Fuels	130	2.1%
Solar	38	0.6%
Coal	24	0.4%
Natural Gas	16	0.3%
No Fuel	8	0.1%

Heating oil (56.1%)

Propane (23.2%)

Electricity (10.9%)

Wood (6.8%)

Other fuels (2.1%)

Solar (0.6%)

Coal (0.4%)

Natural gas (0.3%)

No fuel (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Ellsworth

Heating oil has become less popular in Ellsworth. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,556 to 3,540, a 0.45% drop.

Ellsworth Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	3,524
2012	3,782
2013	3,627
2014	3,458
2015	3,609
2016	3,429
2017	3,361
2018	3,451
2019	3,524
2020	3,556
2021	3,548
2022	3,540

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Ellsworth

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,289 to 1,466.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 30 to 16.

Electricity use for home heating in Ellsworth

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Ellsworth. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 561 to 689, a 22.82% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Ellsworth

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.

Currently, 38 homes in Ellsworth are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 11.76% increase from 2020, when only 34 homes had installed active solar heating.

Ellsworth, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Ellsworth homeowners purchased a total of 3 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Ellsworth ranks 16^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Ellsworth ranks 212^nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Ellsworth’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 Ellsworth, the average outside temperature was 4.6° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Ellsworth Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	36° F
2023 - 2024	31.4° F

Ellsworth Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Ellsworth homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth. 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 Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth include Hometown Fuel and Havey Oil.

Ellsworth Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Ellsworth: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Ellsworth: 18 miles

Average Number Of Ellsworth Homes Served Per Company: 708 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Ellsworth Oil Company: 507,828 gallons per year

Ellsworth, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 3,540 households in Ellsworth, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Ellsworth, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

56% of Ellsworth, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Ellsworth, ME Households	Ellsworth, ME Heating Oil Households
6,313	3,540

5 Ellsworth, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Ellsworth, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Ellsworth, 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 Ellsworth, ME, two of the closest terminals are Pbt in Brewer, ME and Buckeye in Bangor, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Ellsworth, ME.

Ellsworth 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.