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Oil Prices in Sanford, ME

Updated Today at 08:28 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Rymes	Call for price	No	No
Integrity Oil	Call for price	No	No
Noble Fuels Inc	Call for price	No	No
Heatable	Call for price	No	No
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
Willow Creek Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Ruck Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Beaupre Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Gil's Oil Service	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
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 & 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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Sanford, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Sanford Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/30/2024	$2.983
12/29/2024	$2.983
12/28/2024	$2.983
12/27/2024	$3.003
12/26/2024	$2.983
12/25/2024	$2.972
12/24/2024	$2.972
12/23/2024	$2.972
12/22/2024	$2.972
12/21/2024	$2.972
12/20/2024	$2.983
12/19/2024	$2.972
12/18/2024	$2.972
12/17/2024	$2.960
12/16/2024	$2.960
12/15/2024	$2.960
12/14/2024	$2.960
12/13/2024	$2.960
12/12/2024	$2.960
12/11/2024	$2.960
12/10/2024	$2.960
12/09/2024	$2.886
12/08/2024	$2.852
12/07/2024	$2.852
12/06/2024	$2.852
12/05/2024	$2.852
12/04/2024	$2.827
12/03/2024	$2.827
12/02/2024	$2.827
12/01/2024	$2.827

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 (123).

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.

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 12^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Sanford ranks 111^st 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 2.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Sanford Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	35.5° F
2023 - 2024	33.4° F

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 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 2023, 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 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.