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Oil Prices in Sanford, ME

Updated Today at 12:21 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Rymes Call for price No No
Willow Creek Fuels $3.30 Yes Yes
Ruck Oil Inc $3.60 Yes Yes
Gil's Oil Service $3.20 Yes Yes
Integrity Oil $3.24 Yes Yes
Heatable $3.59 Yes Yes
Desrochers Oil $3.20 Yes Yes
Gagnon & Son Inc Call for price No No
Garthwaite Energy Inc Call for price No No
Quality Fuels Llc Call for price No No
Branch Brook Fuels Inc Call for price No No
Roberge Energy Llc Call for price No No
Eagle Oil Call for price No No
Fleurent Fuel Company Call for price No No
Beaupre Fuel Call for price No No
D & J Fuels LLC Call for price No No
Champagne's Energy Call for price No No
Seacoast Energy Call for price No No
Paquette 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
Garrett Pillsbury Plumbing & 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

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Cheapest Sanford, ME Oil Prices Per Gallon

QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$3.20 per gallon/galMar 3, 2025, 12:20 AM
150 gallonsgals$3.20 per gallon/galMar 3, 2025, 12:20 AM
200 gallonsgals$3.20 per gallon/galMar 3, 2025, 12:20 AM
250 gallonsgals$3.20 per gallon/galMar 3, 2025, 12:20 AM

Sanford Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend-$0.060
1 Month Trend-$0.014
1 Year Trend-$0.050

Sanford Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
03/03/2025$3.354
03/02/2025$3.354
03/01/2025$3.354
02/28/2025$3.354
02/27/2025$3.414
02/26/2025$3.398
02/25/2025$3.414
02/24/2025$3.414
02/23/2025$3.447
02/22/2025$3.447
02/21/2025$3.447
02/20/2025$3.447
02/19/2025$3.447
02/18/2025$3.447
02/17/2025$3.447
02/16/2025$3.432
02/15/2025$3.432
02/14/2025$3.432
02/13/2025$3.447
02/12/2025$3.620
02/11/2025$3.497
02/10/2025$3.470
02/09/2025$3.475
02/08/2025$3.475
02/07/2025$3.475
02/06/2025$3.475
02/05/2025$3.475
02/04/2025$3.468
02/03/2025$3.406
02/02/2025$3.368

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

FuelSanford Households % of Households
Heating Oil4,95168.5%
Propane99513.8%
Electricity5908.2%
Natural Gas4536.3%
Wood3124.3%
Other Fuels1011.4%
No Fuel220.3%

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 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 5,323 to 4,951, a 6.99% drop.

Sanford Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20115,386
20125,323
20135,132
20145,211
20154,983
20165,091
20175,179
20185,202
20195,182
20205,045
20214,998
20224,951

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Sanford

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 447 to 995.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 111 to 453.

Electricity use for home heating in Sanford

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Sanford. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 369 to 590, a 59.89% 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.

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 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 HouseholdsSanford, ME Heating Oil Households
7,2264,951

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

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Sanford, ME?

The best price of home heating oil in Sanford, ME today is $3.20 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Sanford, ME ranges from a low of $3.20 to a high of $3.60. The average heating oil price in Maine state is $3.35.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Sanford, ME?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $335.00 in Sanford, ME. Prices range from $319.90 to $360.00, depending on the oil company.

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 $0.24 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Sanford, ME?

The average price of home heating oil in Sanford, ME is $3.35 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 $3.20 per gallon, which amounts to $319.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Sanford, ME?

The current price of heating oil in Sanford, ME ranges from $3.20 to $3.60 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.35 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Sanford, ME?

The current price of home heating oil in Sanford, ME ranges from $3.20 to $3.60 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Sanford, ME?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Sanford, ME by $0.24 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $24.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Sanford, ME?

As of today, March 3rd, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.35 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.20 to $3.60 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Sanford, ME?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Sanford, ME ranges from $3.20 to $3.60 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

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 $2.63 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.35, and $2.78 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.20. 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.

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