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Oil Prices in Belfast, ME

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Tidewater Oil	Call for price	No	No
Gary's Fuel Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Belfast, used by 2,288 or 54.84% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Belfast homeowners is electricity, used by 685 homes (16.42%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (676), wood (489), solar (324), and other fuels (3).

Belfast Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Belfast Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	2,288	54.8%
Electricity	685	16.4%
Propane	676	16.2%
Wood	489	11.7%
Solar	324	7.8%
Other Fuels	3	0.1%

Heating oil (54.8%)

Electricity (16.4%)

Propane (16.2%)

Wood (11.7%)

Solar (7.8%)

Other fuels (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Belfast

Heating oil has become less popular in Belfast. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,597 to 2,288, a 11.90% drop.

Belfast Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,877
2012	2,867
2013	2,647
2014	2,596
2015	2,520
2016	2,590
2017	2,492
2018	2,568
2019	2,519
2020	2,597
2021	2,438
2022	2,288

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Belfast

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 545 to 676.

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

Electricity use for home heating in Belfast

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Belfast. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 427 to 685, a 60.42% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Belfast

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, 324 homes in Belfast are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 3140.00% increase from 2020, when only 10 homes had installed active solar heating.

Belfast, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Belfast homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Belfast ranks 34^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Belfast ranks 450^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Belfast’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 Belfast, the average outside temperature was 4.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Belfast Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	36.3° F
2023 - 2024	31.6° F

Belfast Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Belfast homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 2 heating oil companies that serve Belfast 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Belfast. Full service companies such as Gary's Fuel Oil Co Inc or Tidewater Oil 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 Belfast 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 Belfast include undefined and undefined.

Belfast Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Belfast: 2 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Belfast: 18 miles

Average Number Of Belfast Homes Served Per Company: 1,144 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Belfast Oil Company: 820,559 gallons per year

Belfast, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,288 households in Belfast, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Belfast, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

54% of Belfast, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Belfast, ME Households	Belfast, ME Heating Oil Households
4,172	2,288

2 Belfast, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Belfast, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Belfast, ME community relies on its 2 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 Belfast, ME, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Bangor, ME and Pbt in Brewer, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Belfast, ME.

Belfast 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.