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Oil Prices in South Bristol, ME

Updated Today at 12:31 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Colby & Gale	Call for price	No	No
M W Sewall	Call for price	No	No
Kaler Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Boothbay Energy	Call for price	No	No
Carter's Propane Service	Call for price	No	No

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South Bristol, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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.

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 347^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, South Bristol ranks 4365^th 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 4.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

South Bristol Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	37.4° F
2023 - 2024	33.1° F

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 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 2023, 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

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.