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House of Rocky River in Ellsworth, Maine

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Oil Prices in Ellsworth, ME

Updated Today at 02:17 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Emerson Energy Fuels Call for price No No
No Frills Oil Co Inc $3.40 Yes Yes
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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Cheapest Ellsworth, ME Oil Prices Per Gallon

QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$3.40 per gallon/galApr 30, 2025, 2:17 PM
150 gallonsgals$3.40 per gallon/galApr 30, 2025, 2:17 PM
200 gallonsgals$3.40 per gallon/galApr 30, 2025, 2:17 PM
250 gallonsgals$3.40 per gallon/galApr 30, 2025, 2:17 PM

Ellsworth Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
04/30/2025 $3.399
04/29/2025 $3.399
04/28/2025 $3.399
04/27/2025 $3.399
04/26/2025 $3.399
04/25/2025 $3.399
04/24/2025 $3.399
04/23/2025 $3.399
04/22/2025 $3.399
04/21/2025 $3.399
04/20/2025 $3.399
04/19/2025 $3.399
04/18/2025 $3.399
04/17/2025 $3.399
04/16/2025 $3.399
04/15/2025 $3.399
04/14/2025 $3.399
04/13/2025 $3.399
04/12/2025 $3.399
04/11/2025 $3.399
04/10/2025 $3.399
04/09/2025 $3.399
04/08/2025 $3.399
04/07/2025 $3.399
04/06/2025 $3.399
04/05/2025 $3.399
04/04/2025 $3.399
02/09/2025 $3.649
02/08/2025 $3.649
02/07/2025 $3.649

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 (130).

Ellsworth Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelEllsworth Households % of Households
Heating Oil3,54056.1%
Propane1,46623.2%
Electricity68910.9%
Wood4276.8%
Other Fuels1302.1%
Solar380.6%
Coal240.4%
Natural Gas160.3%
No Fuel80.1%

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 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,609 to 3,540, a 1.91% drop.

Ellsworth Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20113,524
20123,782
20133,627
20143,458
20153,609
20163,429
20173,361
20183,451
20193,524
20203,556
20213,548
20223,540

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Ellsworth

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 885 to 1,466.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 24 to 16.

Electricity use for home heating in Ellsworth

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Ellsworth. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 379 to 689, a 81.79% 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 216.67% increase from 2015, when only 12 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 16th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Ellsworth ranks 212nd 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 1.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Ellsworth Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202530° F
2023 - 202431.4° 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 HouseholdsEllsworth, ME Heating Oil Households
6,3133,540

5 Ellsworth, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Ellsworth, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, 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

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

The price of heating oil in Ellsworth, ME has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.00 per gallon.

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

Today in Ellsworth, ME, the price of home heating oil is $3.40 per gallon, which amounts to $339.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

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

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

Heating oil prices have gone up in Ellsworth, ME by $0.00 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $0.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Ellsworth, ME?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Ellsworth, ME. Over the past year, Ellsworth, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.60 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.20 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.40, and $2.20 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.40. 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.

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