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Oil Prices in Palmyra, ME

Updated Today at 06:28 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Waldo Country Oil & Propane	Call for price	No	No
Griffin Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Polar Bear Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Palmyra, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Palmyra Heating Oil Price History

Updated on October 7, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
10/07/2024	$3.099
10/06/2024	$3.099
10/05/2024	$3.099
10/04/2024	$3.099
10/03/2024	$3.099
10/02/2024	$3.099
10/01/2024	$3.099
09/30/2024	$3.099
09/29/2024	$3.099
09/28/2024	$3.099
09/27/2024	$3.099
09/26/2024	$3.099
09/25/2024	$3.099
09/24/2024	$3.099
09/23/2024	$3.099

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Palmyra, used by 467 or 55.93% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Palmyra homeowners is wood, used by 186 homes (22.28%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (174), electricity (21), other fuels (11).

Palmyra Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Palmyra Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	467	55.9%
Wood	186	22.3%
Propane	174	20.8%
Electricity	21	2.5%
Other Fuels	11	1.3%

Heating oil (55.9%)

Wood (22.3%)

Propane (20.8%)

Electricity (2.5%)

Other fuels (1.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Palmyra

Heating oil has become less popular in Palmyra. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 524 to 467, a 10.88% drop.

Palmyra Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	602
2012	527
2013	524
2014	501
2015	499
2016	498
2017	445
2018	457
2019	452
2020	459
2021	463
2022	467

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Palmyra

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 40 to 174.

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

Electricity use for home heating in Palmyra

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Palmyra. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 6 to 21, a 250.00% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Palmyra

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 Palmyra have not yet adopted solar heating.

Palmyra, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Palmyra homeowners purchased a total of 334,966 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Palmyra ranks 170^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Palmyra ranks 2048^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Palmyra Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	34.1° F
2023 - 2024	29.4° F

Palmyra Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Palmyra homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Palmyra 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 Palmyra. 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 Palmyra 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 Palmyra include Griffin Fuel and Waldo Country Oil & Propane.

Palmyra Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Palmyra: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Palmyra: 18 miles

Average Number Of Palmyra Homes Served Per Company: 155 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Palmyra Oil Company: 111,655 gallons per year

Palmyra, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 467 households in Palmyra, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Palmyra, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

55% of Palmyra, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Palmyra, ME Households	Palmyra, ME Heating Oil Households
835	467

3 Palmyra, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 334,966 gallons of heating oil delivered to Palmyra, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Palmyra, 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 Palmyra, 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 Palmyra, ME.

Palmyra 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.