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Order Size (gallons) | Credit (per gallon)(/gal) | Cash (per gallon)(/gal) | Updated At |
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100 | $3.00 | $3.00 | Oct 13, 2024, 3:00 PM |
150 | $3.00 | $3.00 | Oct 13, 2024, 3:00 PM |
200 | $3.00 | $3.00 | Oct 13, 2024, 3:00 PM |
250 | $3.00 | $3.00 | Oct 13, 2024, 3:00 PM |
Updated on October 13, 2024 at 10:30 PM
Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
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Bobs Cash Fuel | $3.00 | Yes | Yes |
Polar Bear Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
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Updated on October 13, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Date | Average Oil Price |
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10/13/2024 | $2.999 |
10/12/2024 | $2.999 |
10/11/2024 | $2.999 |
10/10/2024 | $2.999 |
10/09/2024 | $2.999 |
10/08/2024 | $2.999 |
10/07/2024 | $2.999 |
10/06/2024 | $2.999 |
10/05/2024 | $2.999 |
10/04/2024 | $2.999 |
10/03/2024 | $2.999 |
10/02/2024 | $2.999 |
10/01/2024 | $2.999 |
09/30/2024 | $2.999 |
09/29/2024 | $2.999 |
09/28/2024 | $2.999 |
09/27/2024 | $2.999 |
09/26/2024 | $2.999 |
09/25/2024 | $2.999 |
09/24/2024 | $2.999 |
09/23/2024 | $2.999 |
09/22/2024 | $2.999 |
09/21/2024 | $2.999 |
09/20/2024 | $2.999 |
09/19/2024 | $2.999 |
09/18/2024 | $2.999 |
09/17/2024 | $2.999 |
07/18/2024 | $3.199 |
07/17/2024 | $3.199 |
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Athens, used by 147 or 53.85% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Athens homeowners is wood, used by 84 homes (30.77%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (29), electricity (10), other fuels (6), and other fuels (1).
Athens Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
Fuel | Athens Households | % of Households |
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Heating Oil | 147 | 53.85% |
Wood | 84 | 30.77% |
Propane | 29 | 10.62% |
Electricity | 10 | 3.66% |
Other Fuels | 6 | 2.20% |
No Fuel | 1 | 0.37% |
Heating oil (53.85)
Wood (30.77)
Propane (10.62)
Electricity (3.66)
Other fuels (2.20)
No fuel (0.37)
Heating oil has become less popular in Athens. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 190 to 147, a 22.63% drop.
Athens Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
Year | Heating Oil Households |
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2011 | 229 |
2012 | 206 |
2013 | 196 |
2014 | 197 |
2015 | 192 |
2016 | 184 |
2017 | 172 |
2018 | 190 |
2019 | 201 |
2020 | 153 |
2021 | 150 |
2022 | 147 |
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 28 to 29.
Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Athens.
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Athens. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 12 to 10, a 16.67% decrease.
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 Athens have not yet adopted solar heating.
For Athens homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Athens 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Athens. Full service companies such as Bobs Cash Fuel 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 Athens 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 Athens include Pittsfield Pipers and Polar Bear Oil Co Inc.
Athens Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Athens: 3 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Athens: 18 miles
Average Number Of Athens Homes Served Per Company: 49 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Athens Oil Company: 35,146 gallons per year
Approximately 147 households in Athens, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Athens, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
53% of Athens, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
Athens, ME Households | Athens, ME Heating Oil Households |
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273 | 147 |
3 Athens, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 105,438 gallons of heating oil delivered to Athens, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Athens, ME community relies on its 3 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 Athens, ME, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Bangor, ME and Pbt in Brewer, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Athens, ME.
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