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Oil Prices in South Bristol, ME
Updated Today at 09:00 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaler Oil Company | $3.15 | Yes | Yes |
| Colby and Gale | Call for price | No | No |
| M W Sewall | Call for price | No | No |
| Boothbay Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Carters Propane Service | Call for price | No | No |
South Bristol Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For South Bristol homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve South Bristol 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve South Bristol. Full service companies such as undefined 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 South Bristol 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 South Bristol include Kaler Oil Co Inc and Boothbay Energy.
South Bristol Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving South Bristol: 5 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to South Bristol: 18 miles
Average Number Of South Bristol Homes Served Per Company: 20 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per South Bristol Oil Company: 14,919 gallons per year
South Bristol, ME Heating Oil Trends
Last year, South Bristol homeowners purchased a total of 74,596 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, South Bristol ranks 347th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, South Bristol ranks 4365th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
South Bristol’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 South Bristol, the average outside temperature was 1.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
South Bristol Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 31.7° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 33.1° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest South Bristol, ME Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.15 per gallon/gal | Jul 26, 2025, 9:00 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.15 per gallon/gal | Jul 26, 2025, 9:00 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.15 per gallon/gal | Jul 26, 2025, 9:00 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.15 per gallon/gal | Jul 26, 2025, 9:00 AM |
South Bristol Heating Oil Price History
Updated on July 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 07/25/2025 | $3.149 |
| 07/24/2025 | $3.149 |
| 07/23/2025 | $3.149 |
| 07/22/2025 | $3.149 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.149 |
| 07/20/2025 | $3.149 |
| 07/19/2025 | $3.149 |
| 07/18/2025 | $3.149 |
| 07/17/2025 | $3.149 |
| 07/16/2025 | $3.149 |
| 07/15/2025 | $3.149 |
| 07/14/2025 | $3.149 |
| 07/13/2025 | $3.149 |
| 07/12/2025 | $3.149 |
| 07/11/2025 | $3.149 |
| 07/10/2025 | $3.149 |
| 07/09/2025 | $3.149 |
| 05/28/2025 | $2.999 |
| 05/27/2025 | $2.999 |
| 05/26/2025 | $2.999 |
| 05/25/2025 | $2.999 |
| 05/24/2025 | $2.999 |
| 05/23/2025 | $2.999 |
| 05/22/2025 | $2.999 |
| 05/21/2025 | $2.999 |
| 05/20/2025 | $2.999 |
| 05/19/2025 | $2.999 |
| 05/18/2025 | $2.999 |
| 05/17/2025 | $2.999 |
| 05/16/2025 | $2.999 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: South Bristol Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Propane is the most popular choice in South Bristol, used by 116 or 48.33% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for South Bristol homeowners is heating oil, used by 104 homes (43.33%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (5), coal (3).
South Bristol Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | South Bristol Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Propane | 116 | 48.3% |
| Heating Oil | 104 | 43.3% |
| Wood | 5 | 2.1% |
| Coal | 3 | 1.3% |
Propane (48.3%)
Heating oil (43.3%)
Wood (2.1%)
Coal (1.3%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in South Bristol
Heating oil has become less popular in South Bristol. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 150 to 104, a 30.67% drop.
South Bristol Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 186 |
| 2012 | 194 |
| 2013 | 168 |
| 2014 | 145 |
| 2015 | 136 |
| 2016 | 162 |
| 2017 | 149 |
| 2018 | 145 |
| 2019 | 150 |
| 2020 | 131 |
| 2021 | 117 |
| 2022 | 104 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in South Bristol
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 47 to 116.
Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in South Bristol.
Electricity use for home heating in South Bristol
South Bristol homeowners have yet to adopt electricity as a primary heating source.
Solar use for home heating in South Bristol
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 South Bristol have not yet adopted solar heating.
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South Bristol, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 104 households in South Bristol, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when South Bristol, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
43% of South Bristol, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| South Bristol, ME Households | South Bristol, ME Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 240 | 104 |
5 South Bristol, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 74,596 gallons of heating oil delivered to South Bristol, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the South Bristol, ME community relies on its 5 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 South Bristol, 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 South Bristol, ME.
South Bristol Heating Oil Prices FAQs
Is the price of heating oil in South Bristol, ME rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in South Bristol, ME has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.00 per gallon.
What is the price of home heating oil today in South Bristol, ME?
Today in South Bristol, ME, the price of home heating oil is $3.15 per gallon, which amounts to $314.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
Why are heating oil prices rising today in South Bristol, ME?
Heating oil prices in South Bristol, ME have not changed in the last 24 hours.
Is heating oil going up or down in South Bristol, ME?
Heating oil prices have gone up in South Bristol, ME by $0.00 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $0.00 for a 100-gallon order.
How high will oil go in South Bristol, ME?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in South Bristol, ME. Over the past year, South Bristol, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.60 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.45 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.15, and $2.45 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.15. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.
