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Oil Prices in Exeter, ME

Updated Today at 12:31 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
A E Robinson Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Mckusick Petroleum Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Valley Home Heating LLC	Call for price	No	No
Sinclair's Home Heating	Call for price	No	No
Levant Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Griffin Fuel	Call for price	No	No
DA Pearson Heating Oils	Call for price	No	No

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Exeter, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Exeter Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 10, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/10/2024	$2.850
12/09/2024	$2.850
12/08/2024	$2.850
12/07/2024	$2.850
12/06/2024	$2.850
12/05/2024	$2.850
12/04/2024	$2.850
12/03/2024	$2.850
12/02/2024	$2.850
12/01/2024	$2.850
11/30/2024	$2.850
11/29/2024	$2.850
11/28/2024	$2.850
11/27/2024	$2.850
11/26/2024	$2.850
11/25/2024	$2.850
11/24/2024	$2.850
11/23/2024	$2.850
11/22/2024	$2.850
11/21/2024	$2.850
11/20/2024	$2.850
11/19/2024	$2.850
11/18/2024	$2.850
11/17/2024	$2.850
11/16/2024	$2.850
11/15/2024	$2.850
10/25/2024	$2.900
10/24/2024	$2.900
10/23/2024	$2.900
10/22/2024	$2.900

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Exeter, used by 222 or 54.95% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Exeter homeowners is wood, used by 98 homes (24.26%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (50), other fuels (28), electricity (12), and other fuels (3).

Exeter Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Exeter Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	222	55.0%
Wood	98	24.3%
Propane	50	12.4%
Other Fuels	28	6.9%
Electricity	12	3.0%
Natural Gas	3	0.7%

Heating oil (55.0%)

Wood (24.3%)

Propane (12.4%)

Other fuels (6.9%)

Electricity (3.0%)

Natural gas (0.7%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Exeter

Heating oil has become less popular in Exeter. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 302 to 222, a 26.49% drop.

Exeter Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	276
2012	238
2013	230
2014	251
2015	268
2016	298
2017	291
2018	298
2019	258
2020	302
2021	259
2022	222

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Exeter

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 27 to 50.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 5 to 3.

Electricity use for home heating in Exeter

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Exeter. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 24 to 12, a 50.00% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Exeter

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 Exeter have not yet adopted solar heating.

Exeter, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Exeter homeowners purchased a total of 159,234 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Exeter ranks 276^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Exeter ranks 3192^nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Exeter’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 Exeter, the average outside temperature was 4.8° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Exeter Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	33° F
2023 - 2024	28.2° F

Exeter Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Exeter homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Exeter 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 Exeter. 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 Exeter 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 Exeter include Valley Home Heating LLC and Griffin Fuel.

Exeter Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Exeter: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Exeter: 18 miles

Average Number Of Exeter Homes Served Per Company: 31 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Exeter Oil Company: 22,747 gallons per year

Exeter, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 222 households in Exeter, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Exeter, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

54% of Exeter, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Exeter, ME Households	Exeter, ME Heating Oil Households
404	222

7 Exeter, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 159,234 gallons of heating oil delivered to Exeter, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Exeter, ME community relies on its 7 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 Exeter, 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 Exeter, ME.

Exeter 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.