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Oil Prices in Fort Kent, ME

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Dead River Company Llc	Call for price	No	No
Daigle Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
DOC Daigle co	Call for price	No	No

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Fort Kent, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Fuel	Fort Kent Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	1,617	79.2%
Electricity	169	8.3%
Wood	139	6.8%
Propane	87	4.3%
Natural Gas	37	1.8%
Other Fuels	14	0.7%
Coal	6	0.3%

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 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,344 to 1,617, a 20.31% lift.

Fort Kent Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,504
2012	1,478
2013	1,365
2014	1,320
2015	1,346
2016	1,344
2017	1,353
2018	1,299
2019	1,304
2020	1,341
2021	1,473
2022	1,617

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

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2 to 87.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 11 to 37.

Electricity use for home heating in Fort Kent

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Fort Kent. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 66 to 169, a 156.06% 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, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Fort Kent homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Fort Kent ranks 55^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Fort Kent ranks 700^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Fort Kent’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 Fort Kent, the average outside temperature was 7.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Fort Kent Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	28.4° F
2023 - 2024	21.3° F

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 Households	Fort Kent, ME Heating Oil Households
2,041	1,617

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.