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Central Maine Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Central Maine homeowners heating with number two heating oil, choosing which of the 26 heating oil companies that serve Central Maine can drastically impact the cost of home heating.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who value a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Central Maine. Full service companies such as Ness Oil Company or offer customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The family does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for customers who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the number two heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Some of the 2 Central Maine cash heating oil companies serving Central Maine include Litchfield Fuel Co and O'Farrell Energy.
Central Maine Heating Oil Company Fast Facts: Heating oil Companies Serving Central Maine: 26 companies . Average Number of Central Maine Homes Served per Heating Oil company : 55260
Central Maine Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Central Maine homeowners purchased a total of 246 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Central Maine’s overall heating oil consumption varies yearly correlating with how cold it gets each winter. As the temperature outside dips, homes’ boilers need to burn additional fuel oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Central Maine was 24.3°F, which was 1.3°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Central Maine Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 24.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 23° F |
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Cheapest Central Maine Oil Price Per Gallon
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.06 per gallon/gal | Dec 5, 2025, 1:38 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.06 per gallon/gal | Dec 5, 2025, 1:38 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.06 per gallon/gal | Dec 5, 2025, 1:38 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.06 per gallon/gal | Dec 5, 2025, 1:38 AM |
Central Maine Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on December 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week | +$0.041 |
| 1 Month | +$0.136 |
| 1 Year | +$0.221 |
Central Maine Heating Oil Price History
Updated on December 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/05/2025 | $3.280 |
| 12/04/2025 | $3.280 |
| 12/03/2025 | $3.273 |
| 12/02/2025 | $3.273 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.265 |
| 11/30/2025 | $3.268 |
| 11/29/2025 | $3.239 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.239 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.239 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.233 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.233 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.266 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.246 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.246 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.246 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.246 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.216 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.180 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.154 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.180 |
| 11/15/2025 | $3.180 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.180 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.174 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.144 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.149 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.149 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.120 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.120 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.120 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.078 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Central Maine Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the preferred choice in Central Maine, used by 3,236,738 or 54% of households. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Central Maine families is Electricity, used by 733,723 homes (12%). The other homes are heated with Propane (12%), Natural Gas (11%), Wood (10%), and Other (2%).
Central Maine Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 653594 | 698466 | 733723 | 3236738 | 597420 | 8609 | 116318 |
| 2024 | 618834 | 802807 | 724605 | 3592824 | 609179 | 14059 | 121219 |
| 2023 | 585529 | 898068 | 716100 | 3953256 | 618566 | 19101 | 125461 |
| 2022 | 566518 | 891855 | 666426 | 4098753 | 616419 | 19202 | 120856 |
| 2021 | 550546 | 837740 | 585647 | 4136881 | 617010 | 17888 | 114767 |
| 2020 | 536071 | 794284 | 527482 | 4166241 | 639959 | 16042 | 119680 |
| 2019 | 517014 | 747545 | 485685 | 4158699 | 689396 | 12456 | 124808 |
| 2018 | 499919 | 691733 | 441017 | 4134704 | 754481 | 9910 | 130658 |
| 2017 | 477514 | 647723 | 400140 | 4141730 | 813193 | 8380 | 136305 |
| 2016 | 444698 | 602557 | 368102 | 4179108 | 856490 | 6810 | 131511 |
| 2015 | 413155 | 560958 | 340079 | 4261987 | 885181 | 6178 | 119809 |
| 2014 | 377706 | 529251 | 322998 | 4372014 | 885722 | 5653 | 105835 |
| 2013 | 345577 | 500180 | 316252 | 4486005 | 860051 | 5338 | 90615 |
| 2012 | 317132 | 472373 | 310802 | 4614841 | 812533 | 4963 | 74885 |
| 2011 | 293224 | 450321 | 304096 | 4737863 | 742660 | 4125 | 61721 |
| 2010 | 269466 | 433265 | 301399 | 4858691 | 664533 | 4315 | 52880 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Central Maine
Heating oil has become less frequently used in Central Maine. In the 3 years since 2022, the number of families using number two heating oil decreased from 4,098,753 to 3,236,738, a 21% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Central Maine
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 262124 |
| 2025-11-10 | 262166 |
| 2025-11-09 | 262201 |
| 2025-11-08 | 262244 |
| 2025-11-07 | 262295 |
| 2025-11-06 | 262333 |
| 2025-11-05 | 262367 |
| 2025-11-04 | 262419 |
| 2025-11-03 | 262461 |
| 2025-11-02 | 262506 |
| 2025-11-01 | 262546 |
| 2025-10-31 | 262545 |
| 2025-10-30 | 262583 |
| 2025-10-29 | 262621 |
| 2025-10-28 | 262664 |
| 2025-10-27 | 262717 |
| 2025-10-26 | 262758 |
| 2025-10-25 | 262806 |
| 2025-10-24 | 262844 |
| 2025-10-23 | 262891 |
| 2025-10-22 | 262949 |
| 2025-10-21 | 262993 |
| 2025-10-20 | 263034 |
| 2025-10-19 | 263078 |
| 2025-10-18 | 263119 |
| 2025-10-17 | 263165 |
| 2025-10-16 | 263205 |
| 2025-10-15 | 263256 |
| 2025-10-14 | 263321 |
| 2025-10-13 | 263360 |
| 2025-10-12 | 263407 |
| 2025-10-11 | 263449 |
| 2025-10-10 | 263492 |
| 2025-10-09 | 263532 |
| 2025-10-08 | 263577 |
| 2025-10-07 | 263636 |
| 2025-10-06 | 263682 |
| 2025-10-05 | 263722 |
| 2025-10-04 | 263768 |
| 2025-10-03 | 263810 |
| 2025-10-02 | 263862 |
| 2025-10-01 | 263904 |
| 2025-09-30 | 263943 |
| 2025-09-29 | 263983 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Central Maine
Between 2022 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel decreased from 891,855 to 698,466, a 22% change. Comparing 2022 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 566,518 to 653,594, a 15% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Central Maine
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Central Maine. Since 2022, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 666,426 to 733,723, a 10% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Central Maine
Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Today, 8,609 homes in Central Maine are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 55% drop from 2022, when 19,202 homes incorporated active solar heating.
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Central Maine Heating Oil Delivery Overview
2,594,166 residences in Central Maine heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Central Maine temperatures drop as low as 24° F each winter. 52% of Central Maine homes depend on oil delivery each winter.
53% of Central Maine Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Central Maine Households | Central Maine Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 6.0M | 3.2M |
26 Central Maine Heating Oil Companies Serving The Community
With 246,945,990.52 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Central Maine families last winter, the Central Maine community depends on its 26 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Central Maine, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the number two heating oil to homes and businesses throughout Central Maine and the surrounding vicinity.
Central Maine Heating Oil Prices FAQs
What is the price of home heating oil today in Central Maine?
Today in Central Maine, the price of home heating oil is $3.06 per gallon, which amounts to $305.90 for a 150-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
How high will oil go in Central Maine?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Central Maine. Over the past year, Central Maine heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 150-gallon order. This is $1.66 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.28, and $1.88 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.06. 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.
Is the price of heating oil in Central Maine rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Central Maine has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total change of $0.04 per gallon.
How much is home heating oil right now in Central Maine?
The current price of home heating oil in Central Maine ranges from $3.06 to $3.50 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.
What is the current price of heating oil in Central Maine?
The current price of heating oil in Central Maine ranges from $3.06 to $3.50 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.28 per gallon.
What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Central Maine?
The best price of home heating oil in Central Maine today is $3.06 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Central Maine ranges from a low of $3.06 to a high of $3.50. The average heating oil price in Central Maine state is $3.28.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Central Maine?
The average price of home heating oil in Central Maine is $3.28 per gallon.
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Central Maine?
Heating oil prices in Central Maine have increased by $0.04 compared to November 28th, 2025, due to rising demand for home heating oil combined with historically low inventories. (Updated December 5th, 2025).
Is heating oil going up or down in Central Maine?
Heating oil prices have gone up in Central Maine by $0.04 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $6.00 for a 150-gallon order.
How much is oil for heat in Central Maine?
Currently, the price of oil for heating in Central Maine ranges from $3.06 to $3.50 per gallon for a 150-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.
How much is oil per gallon in Central Maine?
As of today, December 5th, 2025, the price of oil is $3.06 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.06 to $3.50 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.
How much does 150 gallons of heating oil cost in Central Maine?
150 gallons of heating oil costs $328.00 in Central Maine.
Is heating oil taxable in Central Maine?
Heating oil sold for heating buildings occupied by humans is exempt from sales tax, but, with a few exceptions, heating oil purchased for commercial use is taxable.
