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Oil Prices in Sanford, ME
Updated Today at 06:28 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rymes Propane and Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Willow Creek Fuels | $3.00 | Yes | Yes |
| Heatable | $3.09 | Yes | Yes |
| Gagnon and Son Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Garthwaite Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Quality Fuels LLC | Call for price | No | No |
| Branch Brook Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
| Roberge Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Eagle Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Fleurent Fuel Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Ruck Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Beaupre Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Gils Oil Service | Call for price | No | No |
| D and J Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
| Champagnes Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Seacoast Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Paquette Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Integrity Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Noble Fuels Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Emery Mills Energy Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Alfred Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Bargain Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Stadig Fuels Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Desrochers Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Garrett Pillsbury Plumbing and Heating | Call for price | No | No |
| Top It Off Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Ruck Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Provencher Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
| Fleurent Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
Sanford Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Sanford homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 29 heating oil companies that serve Sanford 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 5 “full-service” oil companies that serve Sanford. Full service companies such as Heatable or Alfred 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 Sanford 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 Sanford include EMERY MILLS ENERGY INC and Ruck Oil Inc.
Sanford Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Sanford: 29 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Sanford: 18 miles
Average Number Of Sanford Homes Served Per Company: 170 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Sanford Oil Company: 122,455 gallons per year
Sanford, ME Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Sanford homeowners purchased a total of 4 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Sanford ranks 12th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Sanford ranks 111st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Sanford’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 Sanford, the average outside temperature was 2.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Sanford Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 30.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 33.4° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest Sanford, ME Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.00 per gallon/gal | Jul 22, 2025, 6:28 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.00 per gallon/gal | Jul 22, 2025, 6:28 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.00 per gallon/gal | Jul 22, 2025, 6:28 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.00 per gallon/gal | Jul 22, 2025, 6:28 AM |
Sanford Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 07/22/2025 | $3.044 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.042 |
| 07/20/2025 | $3.026 |
| 07/19/2025 | $3.026 |
| 07/18/2025 | $3.042 |
| 07/17/2025 | $3.045 |
| 07/16/2025 | $3.045 |
| 07/15/2025 | $3.045 |
| 07/14/2025 | $3.045 |
| 07/13/2025 | $3.045 |
| 07/12/2025 | $3.045 |
| 07/11/2025 | $3.045 |
| 07/10/2025 | $3.045 |
| 07/09/2025 | $3.045 |
| 07/08/2025 | $3.057 |
| 07/07/2025 | $3.045 |
| 07/06/2025 | $3.045 |
| 07/05/2025 | $3.045 |
| 07/04/2025 | $3.045 |
| 07/03/2025 | $3.045 |
| 07/02/2025 | $3.045 |
| 07/01/2025 | $3.045 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.045 |
| 06/29/2025 | $3.045 |
| 06/28/2025 | $3.045 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.045 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.045 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.045 |
| 06/24/2025 | $3.045 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.046 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Sanford Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Sanford, used by 4,951 or 68.52% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Sanford homeowners is propane, used by 995 homes (13.77%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (590), natural gas (453), wood (312), and other fuels (101).
Sanford Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Sanford Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 4,951 | 68.5% |
| Propane | 995 | 13.8% |
| Electricity | 590 | 8.2% |
| Natural Gas | 453 | 6.3% |
| Wood | 312 | 4.3% |
| Other Fuels | 101 | 1.4% |
| No Fuel | 22 | 0.3% |
Heating oil (68.5%)
Propane (13.8%)
Electricity (8.2%)
Natural gas (6.3%)
Wood (4.3%)
Other fuels (1.4%)
No fuel (0.3%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Sanford
Heating oil has become less popular in Sanford. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 5,202 to 4,951, a 4.83% drop.
Sanford Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 5,386 |
| 2012 | 5,323 |
| 2013 | 5,132 |
| 2014 | 5,211 |
| 2015 | 4,983 |
| 2016 | 5,091 |
| 2017 | 5,179 |
| 2018 | 5,202 |
| 2019 | 5,182 |
| 2020 | 5,045 |
| 2021 | 4,998 |
| 2022 | 4,951 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Sanford
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 508 to 995.
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 105 to 453.
Electricity use for home heating in Sanford
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Sanford. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 455 to 590, a 29.67% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Sanford
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 Sanford have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Sanford, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 4,951 households in Sanford, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Sanford, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
68% of Sanford, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Sanford, ME Households | Sanford, ME Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 7,226 | 4,951 |
29 Sanford, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 4 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Sanford, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Sanford, ME community relies on its 29 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 Sanford, ME, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Sanford, ME.
Sanford Heating Oil Prices FAQs
Is the price of heating oil in Sanford, ME rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Sanford, ME has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.05 per gallon.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Sanford, ME?
Today in Sanford, ME, the price of home heating oil is $3.00 per gallon, which amounts to $299.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
Is heating oil going up or down in Sanford, ME?
Heating oil prices have gone down in Sanford, ME by $0.05 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $5.00 for a 100-gallon order.
How high will oil go in Sanford, ME?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Sanford, ME. Over the past year, Sanford, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.98 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.94 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.04, and $2.98 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.00. 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.
