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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Athens, ME
Updated Today at 06:17 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon |
|---|---|
| Bobs Cash Fuel | $5.85 This price was viewed on https://www.bobscashfuel.com/ at 7:17pm on 11/9/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 04912. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Bobs Cash Fuel. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
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Athens Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Athens Central Maine families heating with fuel oil, selecting which of the 2 heating oil companies that serve Athens Central Maine plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Athens Central Maine. Full service companies such as Hoffman Fuel Company Of Danbury or Westmore Fuel Co Inc offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The client does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for homeowners who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Some of the 2 Athens Central Maine cash heating oil companies serving Athens Central Maine include Aldin Associates LP and Alliance Energy LLC.
Athens Central Maine Fuel Oil Company Fast Facts: Oil Companies Serving Athens Central Maine: 2 companies .
Average Number of Athens Central Maine Households Served per Fuel Oil company : 72
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 314th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Athens ranks 3841st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Athens Central Maine’s overall heating oil consumption fluctuates yearly primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn increasing amounts of oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Athens Central Maine was 21.3°F, which was 6.1°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Athens Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 21.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 27.4° F |
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Cheapest Athens Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $5.85 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 06:17 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $5.85 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 06:17 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $5.85 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 06:17 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $5.85 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 06:17 PM |
Cheapest Athens Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 08:01 PM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.050 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.111 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$2.550 |
Cheapest Athens Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 08:01 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/09/2026 | $5.849 |
| 11/09/2026 | $5.849 |
| 11/08/2026 | $5.849 |
| 11/07/2026 | $5.849 |
| 11/06/2026 | $5.849 |
| 11/05/2026 | $5.899 |
| 11/04/2026 | $5.899 |
| 11/03/2026 | $5.551 |
| 11/02/2026 | $5.640 |
| 11/01/2026 | $5.646 |
| 10/31/2026 | $5.649 |
| 10/30/2026 | $5.662 |
| 10/29/2026 | $5.689 |
| 10/28/2026 | $5.705 |
| 10/27/2026 | $5.778 |
| 10/26/2026 | $5.785 |
| 10/25/2026 | $5.789 |
| 10/24/2026 | $5.791 |
| 10/23/2026 | $5.791 |
| 10/22/2026 | $5.773 |
| 10/21/2026 | $5.804 |
| 10/20/2026 | $5.820 |
| 10/19/2026 | $5.799 |
| 10/18/2026 | $5.791 |
| 10/17/2026 | $5.786 |
| 10/16/2026 | $5.789 |
| 10/15/2026 | $5.798 |
| 10/14/2026 | $5.790 |
| 10/13/2026 | $5.747 |
| 10/12/2026 | $5.738 |
Average Athens Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on November 2, 2026
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.056 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.088 |
| 3 Month Trend | +$0.829 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$2.641 |
Average Athens Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 2, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/02/2026 | $5.984 |
| 10/26/2026 | $6.040 |
| 10/19/2026 | $6.026 |
| 10/12/2026 | $5.950 |
| 10/05/2026 | $5.896 |
| 09/28/2026 | $5.857 |
| 09/21/2026 | $5.968 |
| 09/14/2026 | $5.838 |
| 09/07/2026 | $5.455 |
| 08/31/2026 | $5.380 |
| 08/24/2026 | $5.305 |
| 08/17/2026 | $5.230 |
| 08/10/2026 | $5.155 |
| 08/03/2026 | $5.080 |
| 07/27/2026 | $5.006 |
| 07/20/2026 | $4.825 |
| 07/13/2026 | $4.644 |
| 07/06/2026 | $4.494 |
| 06/29/2026 | $4.345 |
| 06/22/2026 | $4.501 |
| 06/15/2026 | $4.657 |
| 06/08/2026 | $4.812 |
| 06/01/2026 | $4.918 |
| 05/25/2026 | $5.023 |
| 05/18/2026 | $5.034 |
| 05/11/2026 | $5.044 |
| 05/04/2026 | $5.036 |
| 04/27/2026 | $5.028 |
| 04/20/2026 | $5.154 |
| 04/13/2026 | $5.251 |
| 04/06/2026 | $5.311 |
| 03/30/2026 | $5.371 |
| 03/23/2026 | $5.407 |
| 03/16/2026 | $4.952 |
| 03/09/2026 | $4.778 |
| 03/02/2026 | $3.901 |
| 02/23/2026 | $3.795 |
| 02/16/2026 | $3.785 |
| 02/09/2026 | $3.758 |
| 02/02/2026 | $3.727 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.509 |
| 01/19/2026 | $3.409 |
| 01/12/2026 | $3.410 |
| 01/05/2026 | $3.421 |
| 12/29/2025 | $3.414 |
| 12/22/2025 | $3.414 |
| 12/15/2025 | $3.429 |
| 12/08/2025 | $3.430 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.431 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.468 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.392 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.343 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Athens Central Maine Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the most common choice in Athens Central Maine, used by 144 or 40% of households. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Athens Central Maine residents is Wood, used by 105 homes (29%). The other homes are heated with Propane (15%), Electricity (9%), Other (6%), and Natural Gas (2%).
Athens Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (No. of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 53 | 31 | 144 | 105 | 3 | 17 |
| 2024 | 3 | 50 | 29 | 144 | 105 | 1 | 16 |
| 2023 | 0 | 47 | 28 | 145 | 108 | 0 | 15 |
| 2022 | 0 | 37 | 30 | 150 | 85 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 38 | 15 | 150 | 72 | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 0 | 49 | 21 | 153 | 61 | 0 | 6 |
| 2019 | 0 | 37 | 15 | 201 | 111 | 0 | 12 |
| 2018 | 0 | 28 | 12 | 190 | 110 | 0 | 16 |
| 2017 | 0 | 44 | 11 | 172 | 108 | 0 | 15 |
| 2016 | 0 | 52 | 6 | 184 | 132 | 0 | 10 |
| 2015 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 192 | 155 | 0 | 10 |
| 2014 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 197 | 158 | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 196 | 176 | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 206 | 186 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 229 | 177 | 0 | 0 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Athens Central Maine
Oil has become decreasing in demand in Athens Central Maine. In the 9 years since 2016, the number of households using number two heating oil dipped from 184 to 144, a 22% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Athens Central Maine
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 52 to 53, a 2% change. Comparing 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel stayed the same at 6, a 0% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Athens Central Maine
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Athens Central Maine. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 6 to 31, a 417% change.
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Athens Central Maine Heating Oil Delivery Overview
144 houses in Athens Central Maine heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Athens Central Maine temperatures drop as low as 14.0° F each winter. 39.7% of Athens Central Maine households rely on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
39.7% of Athens, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Athens, ME Households | Athens, ME Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 363 | 144 |
2 Athens Central Maine Fuel Oil Companies Serving The Community
With 105,439 gallons of heating oil delivered to Athens Central Maine families the last heating season, the Athens Central Maine community relies on its 2 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery has two parts to it: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Athens Central Maine, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to residences and companies throughout Athens Central Maine and the surrounding vicinity.
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 fallen by $0.050 over the last 7 days.
Is heating oil going up or down in Athens, ME?
Heating oil prices in Athens, ME have fallen by $0.050 over the past 7 days.
