Androscoggin County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/29/2025 | $3.168 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.168 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.176 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.176 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.176 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.180 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.174 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.174 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.174 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.174 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.174 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.163 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.109 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.123 |
| 11/15/2025 | $3.123 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.123 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.123 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.097 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.100 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.100 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.073 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.073 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.073 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.067 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.062 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.054 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.047 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.023 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.023 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.023 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Androscoggin Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a choice of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the most popular choice in Androscoggin, used by 3,236,738 or 54% of homeowners. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Androscoggin residents is Electricity, used by 733,723 homes (12%). The other homes are heated with Propane (12%), Natural Gas (11%), Wood (10%), and Other (2%).
Androscoggin County 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 Androscoggin
Heating oil has become losing popularity in Androscoggin. In the 4 years since 2021, the number of households using heating oil dipped from 4,136,881 to 3,236,738, a 22% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Androscoggin County
| 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 Androscoggin
Between 2021 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel decreased from 837,740 to 698,466, a 17% change. Comparing 2021 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 550,546 to 653,594, a 19% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Androscoggin
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Androscoggin. Since 2021, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 585,647 to 733,723, a 25% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Androscoggin
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. As it stands today, 8,609 homes in Androscoggin are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 52% drop from 2021, when 17,888 homes used active solar heating.
Androscoggin County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Androscoggin homes heating with heating oil, selecting which of the 22 heating oil companies that serve Androscoggin plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 16 “full-service” oil companies that serve Androscoggin. Full service companies such as Ness Oil Company or Ness Oil Company offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The client 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 households who are looking to save money. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the fuel oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. A few of the 2 Androscoggin cash heating oil companies serving Androscoggin include Crowley Energy and Kennebec Energy LLC.
Androscoggin Oil Company Statistics: Fuel oil Companies Serving Androscoggin: 22 companies . Average Number of Androscoggin Houses Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 26712
Androscoggin Heating Oil Delivery Overview
2,594,166 houses in Androscoggin heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Androscoggin temperatures drop as low as 24° F each winter. 52% of Androscoggin families are reliant on fuel oil delivery each winter.
49.86% of Androscoggin County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Androscoggin County Households | Androscoggin County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 447,392 | 223,074 |
160 Androscoggin Number Two Heating Oil Companies You Can Bank On
With 246,945,990.52 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Androscoggin families during this past winter, the Androscoggin community looks to its 160 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 Androscoggin, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to residences and companies throughout Androscoggin and the surrounding area.
