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Oil Prices in Bristol, ME

Updated Today at 12:31 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Colby & Gale	Call for price	No	No
M W Sewall	Call for price	No	No
Boothbay Energy	Call for price	No	No
Carter's Propane Service	Call for price	No	No

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Bristol, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Bristol, used by 405 or 60.81% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Bristol homeowners is propane, used by 229 homes (34.38%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (32), electricity (26), coal (10).

Bristol Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Bristol Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	405	60.8%
Propane	229	34.4%
Wood	32	4.8%
Electricity	26	3.9%
Coal	10	1.5%

Heating oil (60.8%)

Propane (34.4%)

Wood (4.8%)

Electricity (3.9%)

Coal (1.5%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Bristol

Heating oil has become more popular in Bristol. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 307 to 405, a 31.92% lift.

Bristol Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	442
2012	427
2013	441
2014	421
2015	356
2016	307
2017	319
2018	322
2019	344
2020	285
2021	340
2022	405

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Bristol

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 33 to 229.

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

Electricity use for home heating in Bristol

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Bristol. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 14 to 26, a 85.71% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Bristol

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 Bristol have not yet adopted solar heating.

Bristol, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Bristol homeowners purchased a total of 290,495 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Bristol ranks 193^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Bristol ranks 2235^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Bristol’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 Bristol, the average outside temperature was 4.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Bristol Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	37.4° F
2023 - 2024	32.9° F

Bristol Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Bristol homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Bristol 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 Bristol. 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 Bristol 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 Bristol include Boothbay Energy and Carter's Propane Service.

Bristol Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Bristol: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Bristol: 18 miles

Average Number Of Bristol Homes Served Per Company: 101 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Bristol Oil Company: 72,623 gallons per year

Bristol, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 405 households in Bristol, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Bristol, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

60% of Bristol, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Bristol, ME Households	Bristol, ME Heating Oil Households
666	405

4 Bristol, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 290,495 gallons of heating oil delivered to Bristol, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Bristol, ME community relies on its 4 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 Bristol, 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 Bristol, ME.

Bristol 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.