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Oil Prices in Athens, ME

Updated Today at 06:28 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Polar Bear Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Bobs Cash Fuel	$3.10	Yes	Yes

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$3.10	$3.10	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$3.10	$3.10	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$3.10	$3.10	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$3.10	$3.10	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Athens Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$3.099
12/20/2024	$3.099
12/19/2024	$3.099
12/18/2024	$3.099
12/17/2024	$3.069
12/16/2024	$3.069
12/15/2024	$3.069
12/14/2024	$3.069
12/13/2024	$3.069
12/12/2024	$3.069
12/11/2024	$3.069
12/10/2024	$3.069
10/14/2024	$2.999
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

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

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
Heating Oil	147	53.9%
Wood	84	30.8%
Propane	29	10.6%
Electricity	10	3.7%
Other Fuels	6	2.2%
No Fuel	1	0.4%

Heating oil (53.9%)

Wood (30.8%)

Propane (10.6%)

Electricity (3.7%)

Other fuels (2.2%)

No fuel (0.4%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Athens

Heating oil has become less popular in Athens. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 172 to 147, a 14.53% drop.

Athens Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	229
2012	206
2013	196
2014	197
2015	192
2016	184
2017	172
2018	190
2019	201
2020	153
2021	150
2022	147

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Athens

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 44 to 29.

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

Electricity use for home heating in Athens

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Athens. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 11 to 10, a 9.09% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Athens

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.

Athens, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Athens homeowners purchased a total of 105,439 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Athens ranks 314^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Athens ranks 3841^st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Athens’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 Athens, the average outside temperature was 3.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Athens Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	32.1° F
2023 - 2024	29° F

Athens Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Athens homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 2 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 Polar Bear Oil Co Inc and undefined.

Athens Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Athens: 2 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Athens: 18 miles

Average Number Of Athens Homes Served Per Company: 73 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Athens Oil Company: 52,719 gallons per year

Athens, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

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
273	147

2 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 2 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.

Athens Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The price of heating oil in Athens, ME has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.03 per gallon.

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

Today in Athens, ME, the price of home heating oil is $3.10 per gallon, which amounts to $309.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

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

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

Heating oil prices have gone up in Athens, ME by $0.03 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $3.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Athens, ME?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Athens, ME. Over the past year, Athens, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.70 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.60 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.10, and $2.60 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.10. 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.