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Oil Prices in Maine, NY

Updated Today at 06:27 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
G W Knapp & Son Inc	Call for price	No	No
Mirabito Holdings Inc	Call for price	No	No
Rapp Petroleum Corporation Economy Heating Lindsey Oil	Call for price	No	No
Scott Smith & Son Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Maine, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Maine, NY

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Maine, used by 246 or 47.58% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Maine homeowners is propane, used by 241 homes (46.62%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (19), electricity (13), coal (3).

Maine Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Maine Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	246	47.6%
Propane	241	46.6%
Wood	19	3.7%
Electricity	13	2.5%
Coal	3	0.6%

Heating oil (47.6%)

Propane (46.6%)

Wood (3.7%)

Electricity (2.5%)

Coal (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Maine

Heating oil has become more popular in Maine. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes rose from 64 to 246, a 284.38% lift.

Maine Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	88
2012	64
2013	30
2014	38
2015	18
2016	69
2017	101
2018	98
2019	170
2020	179
2021	210
2022	246

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Maine

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 57 to 241.

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

Electricity use for home heating in Maine

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Maine. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 0 to 13, a Infinity% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Maine

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 Maine have not yet adopted solar heating.

Maine, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Maine homeowners purchased a total of 118,549 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Maine ranks 707^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Maine ranks 3644^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Maine’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 Maine, the average outside temperature was 0.8° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Maine Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	33.4° F
2023 - 2024	32.6° F

Maine Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Maine homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Maine 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 4 “full-service” oil companies that serve Maine. Full service companies such as Scott Smith & Son Inc or Rapp Petroleum Corporation Economy Heating Lindsey Oil 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 Maine 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 Maine include undefined and undefined.

Maine Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Maine: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Maine: 18 miles

Average Number Of Maine Homes Served Per Company: 61 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Maine Oil Company: 29,637 gallons per year

Maine, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 246 households in Maine, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Maine, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

47% of Maine, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Maine, NY Households	Maine, NY Heating Oil Households
517	246

4 Maine, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 118,549 gallons of heating oil delivered to Maine, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Maine, NY community relies on its 4 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 Maine, NY, two of the closest terminals are null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Maine, NY.

Maine 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.