Mid Coast Maine Heating Oil Price History
Updated on August 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 08/10/2025 | $3.070 |
| 08/09/2025 | $3.070 |
| 08/08/2025 | $3.070 |
| 08/07/2025 | $3.070 |
| 08/06/2025 | $3.070 |
| 08/05/2025 | $3.070 |
| 08/04/2025 | $3.100 |
| 08/03/2025 | $3.100 |
| 08/02/2025 | $3.100 |
| 08/01/2025 | $3.100 |
| 07/31/2025 | $3.100 |
| 07/30/2025 | $3.110 |
| 07/29/2025 | $3.110 |
| 07/28/2025 | $3.110 |
| 07/27/2025 | $3.110 |
| 07/26/2025 | $3.110 |
| 07/25/2025 | $3.110 |
| 07/24/2025 | $3.110 |
| 07/23/2025 | $3.090 |
| 07/22/2025 | $3.090 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.080 |
| 07/20/2025 | $3.080 |
| 07/19/2025 | $3.080 |
| 07/18/2025 | $3.080 |
| 07/17/2025 | $3.060 |
| 07/16/2025 | $3.060 |
| 07/15/2025 | $3.060 |
| 07/14/2025 | $3.060 |
| 07/13/2025 | $3.050 |
| 07/12/2025 | $3.050 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Mid Coast Maine Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Mid Coast Maine, used by 38,912 or 59.26% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Mid Coast Maine homeowners is propane, used by 11,181 homes (17.03%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (8,428), electricity (5,407), natural gas (1,508), and other fuels (948).
Mid Coast Maine Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Mid Coast Maine Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 38,912 | 59.3% |
| Propane | 11,181 | 17.0% |
| Wood | 8,428 | 12.8% |
| Electricity | 5,407 | 8.2% |
| Natural Gas | 1,508 | 2.3% |
| Other Fuels | 948 | 1.4% |
| Solar | 475 | 0.7% |
| No Fuel | 144 | 0.2% |
| Coal | 130 | 0.2% |
Heating oil (59.3%)
Propane (17.0%)
Wood (12.8%)
Electricity (8.2%)
Natural gas (2.3%)
Other fuels (1.4%)
Solar (0.7%)
No fuel (0.2%)
Coal (0.2%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Mid Coast Maine
Heating oil has become less popular in Mid Coast Maine. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 40,739 to 38,912, a 4.48% drop.
Mid Coast Maine Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 44,292 |
| 2012 | 43,587 |
| 2013 | 42,646 |
| 2014 | 41,497 |
| 2015 | 40,889 |
| 2016 | 40,739 |
| 2017 | 40,432 |
| 2018 | 40,513 |
| 2019 | 40,570 |
| 2020 | 40,522 |
| 2021 | 39,520 |
| 2022 | 38,912 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Mid Coast Maine
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 7,040 to 11,181.
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 696 to 1,508.
Electricity use for home heating in Mid Coast Maine
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Mid Coast Maine. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 3,442 to 5,407, a 57.09% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Mid Coast Maine
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, 475 homes in Mid Coast Maine are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 379.80% increase from 2016, when only 99 homes had installed active solar heating.
Short Term Trends
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 32.3° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 33.7° F |
