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Oil Prices in Sinclair, ME

Updated Today at 10:31 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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Sinclair, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Sinclair, used by 123 or 67.21% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Sinclair homeowners is wood, used by 26 homes (14.21%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (24), coal (10), propane (3).

Sinclair Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Sinclair Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	123	67.2%
Wood	26	14.2%
Electricity	24	13.1%
Coal	10	5.5%
Propane	3	1.6%

Heating oil (67.2%)

Wood (14.2%)

Electricity (13.1%)

Coal (5.5%)

Propane (1.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Sinclair

Heating oil has become more popular in Sinclair. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes rose from 108 to 123, a 13.89% lift.

Sinclair Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	129
2012	108
2013	109
2014	100
2015	91
2016	94
2017	108
2018	102
2019	98
2020	98
2021	110
2022	123

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Sinclair

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 9 to 3.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Sinclair.

Electricity use for home heating in Sinclair

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Sinclair. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 0 to 24, a Infinity% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Sinclair

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 Sinclair have not yet adopted solar heating.

Sinclair, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Sinclair homeowners purchased a total of 88,224 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Sinclair ranks 332^nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Sinclair ranks 4118^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Sinclair’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 Sinclair, the average outside temperature was 7.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Sinclair Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	28.5° F
2023 - 2024	21.5° F

Sinclair Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Sinclair homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Sinclair 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 Sinclair. 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 Sinclair 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 Sinclair include DOC Daigle co and Dead River Company Llc.

Sinclair Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Sinclair: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Sinclair: 18 miles

Average Number Of Sinclair Homes Served Per Company: 41 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Sinclair Oil Company: 29,408 gallons per year

Sinclair, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 123 households in Sinclair, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Sinclair, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

67% of Sinclair, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Sinclair, ME Households	Sinclair, ME Heating Oil Households
183	123

3 Sinclair, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 88,224 gallons of heating oil delivered to Sinclair, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Sinclair, 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 Sinclair, 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 Sinclair, ME.

Sinclair 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.