Cheapest Mid Coast Maine Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Trend | -$0.002 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$0.145 |
Cheapest Mid Coast Maine Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 01/02/2026 | $2.999 |
| 01/01/2026 | $2.999 |
| 12/31/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/30/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/29/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/28/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/27/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/26/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/25/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/24/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/23/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/22/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/21/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/20/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/19/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/18/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/17/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/16/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/15/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/14/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/13/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/12/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/11/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/10/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/09/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/08/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/07/2025 | $2.999 |
| 12/06/2025 | $3.059 |
| 12/05/2025 | $3.059 |
| 12/04/2025 | $3.059 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Mid Coast_Maine Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the most common choice in Mid Coast_Maine, used by 27,902 or 55% of households. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Mid Coast_Maine homeowners is Propane, used by 8,838 homes (17%). The remaining homes are heated with Wood (11%), Electricity (9%), Natural Gas (4%), and Other (3%).
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Mid Coast_Maine
Heating oil has become less popular in Mid Coast_Maine. In the 10 years since 2015, the number of homeowners using fuel oil fell from 29,912 to 27,902, a 7% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Mid Coast_Maine
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel grew from 4,604 to 8,838, a 92% change. Comparing 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 712 to 1,814, a 155% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Mid Coast_Maine
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Mid Coast_Maine. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity grew from 2,303 to 4,648, a 102% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Mid Coast_Maine
Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Currently, 381 homes in Mid Coast_Maine are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 338% gain from 2015, when 87 homes had active solar heating.
Mid Coast Maine Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Mid Coast_Maine residences heating with oil, choosing which of the 30 heating oil companies that serve Mid Coast_Maine plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 5 “full-service” oil companies that serve Mid Coast_Maine. Full service companies such as Ness Oil Company or MA Haskell Fuel Company LLC offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic heating 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: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for households who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. A few of the 2 Mid Coast_Maine cash heating oil companies serving Mid Coast_Maine include Crowley Energy and Kennebec Energy LLC.
Mid Coast_Maine Fuel Oil Company Statistics: Heating oil Companies Serving Mid Coast_Maine: 30 companies . Average Number of Mid Coast_Maine Houses Served per Heating Oil company : 930
Mid Coast_Maine Heating Oil Delivery Overview
27,902 residences in Mid Coast_Maine heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Mid Coast_Maine temperatures drop as low as 24° F each winter. 55% of Mid Coast_Maine residences rely on number two heating oil delivery each winter. 30 Mid Coast_Maine Number Two Heating Oil Companies Serving The Community With 246,945,990.52 gallons of heating oil delivered to Mid Coast_Maine households the last heating season, the Mid Coast_Maine community relies on its 30 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. Oil delivery has two parts to it: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Mid Coast_Maine, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses throughout Mid Coast_Maine and the surrounding area.
55% of Mid Coast Maine Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Mid Coast Maine Households | Mid Coast Maine Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 50,631 | 27,902 |
