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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 9 Lewiston Suppliers

Oil Prices in Lewiston, ME

Updated Today at 02:09 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Kennebec Energy LLC $3.30 Yes Yes
Litchfield Fuel Co $3.60 Yes Yes
O'Farrell Energy $3.21 Yes Yes
DownEast Energy $3.50 Yes Yes
Bryant Energy Inc Call for price No No
Ness Oil Company Call for price No No
Crowley Energy Call for price No No
Blanchards Cash Fuel Call for price No No
MurrayHeutz Oil and Propane Call for price No No

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Lewiston, ME Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.21 $3.21 Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM
150$3.21 $3.21 Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM
200$3.21 $3.21 Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM
250$3.21 $3.21 Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM

Lewiston Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/21/2025$3.401
01/20/2025$3.401
01/19/2025$3.326
01/18/2025$3.326
01/17/2025$3.326
01/16/2025$3.326
01/15/2025$3.249
01/14/2025$3.290
01/13/2025$3.290
01/12/2025$3.119
01/11/2025$3.119
01/10/2025$3.119
01/09/2025$3.040
01/08/2025$3.044
01/07/2025$2.990
01/06/2025$3.032
01/05/2025$3.032
01/04/2025$3.032
01/03/2025$3.032
01/02/2025$2.946
01/01/2025$2.944
12/31/2024$2.944
12/30/2024$2.944
12/29/2024$2.944
12/28/2024$2.944
12/27/2024$2.944
12/26/2024$2.944
12/25/2024$2.944
12/24/2024$2.944
12/23/2024$2.949

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Lewiston Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Lewiston, used by 8,821 or 57.52% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Lewiston homeowners is natural gas, used by 4,384 homes (28.59%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (1,013), propane (504), other fuels (286), and other fuels (397).

Lewiston Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelLewiston Households % of Households
Heating Oil8,82157.5%
Natural Gas4,38428.6%
Electricity1,0136.6%
Propane5043.3%
Other Fuels2861.9%
No Fuel1771.2%
Wood1491.0%
Coal360.2%
Solar350.2%

Heating oil (57.5%)

Natural gas (28.6%)

Electricity (6.6%)

Propane (3.3%)

Other fuels (1.9%)

No fuel (1.2%)

Wood (1.0%)

Coal (0.2%)

Solar (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Lewiston

Heating oil has become less popular in Lewiston. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 9,492 to 8,821, a 7.07% drop.

Lewiston Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
201111,704
201211,422
201311,124
201410,704
201510,601
201610,068
20179,779
20189,247
20199,492
20208,925
20218,873
20228,821

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Lewiston

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 745 to 504.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 3,922 to 4,384.

Electricity use for home heating in Lewiston

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Lewiston. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 798 to 1,013, a 26.94% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Lewiston

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.

Currently, 35 homes in Lewiston are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 218.18% increase from 2019, when only 11 homes had installed active solar heating.

Lewiston, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Lewiston homeowners purchased a total of 6 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Lewiston ranks 3rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Lewiston ranks 27th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Lewiston’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 Lewiston, the average outside temperature was 0.0° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Lewiston Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202530.8° F
2023 - 202430.8° F

Lewiston Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Lewiston homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve Lewiston 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 Lewiston. Full service companies such as Ness 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 Lewiston 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 Lewiston include Crowley Energy and Kennebec Energy LLC.

Lewiston Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Lewiston: 9 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Lewiston: 18 miles

Average Number Of Lewiston Homes Served Per Company: 980 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Lewiston Oil Company: 703,006 gallons per year

Lewiston, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 8,821 households in Lewiston, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Lewiston, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

57% of Lewiston, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Lewiston, ME HouseholdsLewiston, ME Heating Oil Households
15,3368,821

9 Lewiston, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 6 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Lewiston, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Lewiston, ME community relies on its 9 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 Lewiston, ME, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in So. Portland, ME and Citgo in Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Lewiston, ME.

Lewiston 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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