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Oil Prices in Athens, ME
Updated on June 23, 2025 at 05:02 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Bear Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Bobs Cash Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
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 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’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 3.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Athens Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 25.7° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 29° F |
Athens Heating Oil Price History
Updated on May 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 05/27/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/26/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/25/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/24/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/23/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/22/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/21/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/20/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/19/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/18/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/17/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/16/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/15/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/14/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/13/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/12/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/11/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/10/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/09/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/08/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/07/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/06/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/05/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/04/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/03/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/02/2025 | $3.099 |
| 05/01/2025 | $3.099 |
| 04/30/2025 | $3.099 |
| 04/29/2025 | $3.099 |
| 04/28/2025 | $3.299 |
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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 (6).
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 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 197 to 147, a 25.38% 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 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 37 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 more popular in Athens. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 0 to 10, a Infinity% increase.
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.
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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 2024, 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
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.
