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Oil Prices in Fort Kent, ME

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
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Dead River Company Llc Call for price No No
DOC Daigle co Call for price No No

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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Fort Kent Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Fort Kent, used by 1,617 or 79.23% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Fort Kent homeowners is electricity, used by 169 homes (8.28%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (139), propane (87), natural gas (37), and other fuels (20).

Fort Kent Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelFort Kent Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,61779.2%
Electricity1698.3%
Wood1396.8%
Propane874.3%
Natural Gas371.8%
Other Fuels140.7%
Coal60.3%

Heating oil (79.2%)

Electricity (8.3%)

Wood (6.8%)

Propane (4.3%)

Natural gas (1.8%)

Other fuels (0.7%)

Coal (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Fort Kent

Heating oil has become more popular in Fort Kent. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,353 to 1,617, a 19.51% lift.

Fort Kent Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,504
20121,478
20131,365
20141,320
20151,346
20161,344
20171,353
20181,299
20191,304
20201,341
20211,473
20221,617

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Fort Kent

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1 to 87.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 29 to 37.

Electricity use for home heating in Fort Kent

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Fort Kent. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 113 to 169, a 49.56% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Fort Kent

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 Fort Kent have not yet adopted solar heating.

Fort Kent Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Fort Kent homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Fort Kent 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Fort Kent. Full service companies such as Daigle Oil Company 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 Fort Kent 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 Fort Kent include DOC Daigle co and Dead River Company Llc.

Fort Kent Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Fort Kent: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Fort Kent: 18 miles

Average Number Of Fort Kent Homes Served Per Company: 539 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Fort Kent Oil Company: 386,609 gallons per year

Fort Kent, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,617 households in Fort Kent, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Fort Kent, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

79% of Fort Kent, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Fort Kent, ME HouseholdsFort Kent, ME Heating Oil Households
2,0411,617

3 Fort Kent, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Fort Kent, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Fort Kent, ME community relies on its 3 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 Fort Kent, ME, two of the closest terminals are Pbt in Brewer, ME and Buckeye in Bangor, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Fort Kent, ME.

Fort Kent 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.

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