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Oil Prices in Ellsworth, ME
Updated on February 21, 2025 at 09:57 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 Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/09/2025 | $3.649 |
| 02/08/2025 | $3.649 |
| 02/07/2025 | $3.649 |
| 02/06/2025 | $3.649 |
| 02/05/2025 | $3.649 |
| 02/04/2025 | $3.649 |
| 02/03/2025 | $3.649 |
| 02/02/2025 | $3.649 |
| 02/01/2025 | $3.649 |
| 01/31/2025 | $3.649 |
| 01/30/2025 | $3.649 |
| 01/29/2025 | $3.649 |
| 01/28/2025 | $3.649 |
| 01/27/2025 | $3.649 |
| 01/22/2025 | $3.649 |
| 01/21/2025 | $3.649 |
| 01/20/2025 | $3.649 |
| 01/19/2025 | $3.649 |
| 01/18/2025 | $3.649 |
| 01/17/2025 | $3.649 |
| 01/16/2025 | $3.649 |
| 01/15/2025 | $3.549 |
| 01/12/2025 | $3.459 |
| 01/11/2025 | $3.459 |
| 01/10/2025 | $3.459 |
| 01/07/2025 | $3.459 |
| 01/06/2025 | $3.459 |
| 01/05/2025 | $3.459 |
| 01/04/2025 | $3.459 |
| 01/03/2025 | $3.459 |
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
| 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 more popular in Ellsworth. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes rose from 3,361 to 3,540, a 5.33% lift.
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 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 973 to 1,466.
Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 27 to 16.
Electricity use for home heating in Ellsworth
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Ellsworth. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 431 to 689, a 59.86% 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 375.00% increase from 2017, when only 8 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 Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 30° 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 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.
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