Hancock County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/29/2025 | $3.474 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.474 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.474 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.474 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.475 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.475 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.405 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.405 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.405 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.404 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.404 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.403 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.446 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.472 |
| 11/15/2025 | $3.472 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.472 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.476 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.373 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.370 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.370 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.370 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.370 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.370 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.368 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.368 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.367 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.367 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.367 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.367 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.367 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Hancock Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a host of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the preferred choice in Hancock, used by 3,236,738 or 54% of homeowners. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Hancock households is Electricity, used by 733,723 homes (12%). The remaining homes are heated with Propane (12%), Natural Gas (11%), Wood (10%), and Other (2%).
Hancock 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 Hancock
Heating oil has become less popular in Hancock. In the 12 years since 2013, the number of homeowners using heating oil dropped from 4,486,005 to 3,236,738, a 28% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Hancock 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 Hancock
Between 2013 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 500,180 to 698,466, a 40% change. Comparing 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 345,577 to 653,594, a 89% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Hancock
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Hancock. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity jumped from 316,252 to 733,723, a 132% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Hancock
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, 8,609 homes in Hancock are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 61% gain from 2013, when 5,338 homes had active solar heating.
Hancock County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Hancock County homeowners purchased a total of 9 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Hancock’s overall fuel oil consumption fluctuates annually primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ heating systems need to burn increasing amounts of number two heating oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Hancock was 24°F, which was 1.3°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Hancock County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 25.4° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 24.8° F |
Hancock County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Hancock households heating with fuel oil, selecting which of the 17 heating oil companies that serve Hancock can drastically impact the cost of home heating.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who are willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 8 “full-service” oil companies that serve Hancock. Full service companies such as Gary's Fuel Oil Co Inc or Gary's Fuel Oil Co Inc offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The customer 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 families who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in return for better 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. Examples of 2 Hancock cash heating oil companies serving Hancock include Morin Fuel and Marquis Heating Inc.
Hancock Heating Oil Company Fast Facts: Oil Companies Serving Hancock: 17 companies . Average Number of Hancock Homes Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 12004
Hancock Heating Oil Delivery Overview
2,594,166 houses in Hancock heat their homes with heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Hancock temperatures drop as low as 24° F each winter. 52% of Hancock houses rely on fuel oil delivery each winter.
54.17% of Hancock County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Hancock County Households | Hancock County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 223,400 | 121,020 |
99 Hancock Oil Companies Serving The Community
With 246,945,990.52 gallons of heating oil delivered to Hancock homeowners the last heating season, the Hancock community relies on its 99 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. Oil delivery can be summed up in two steps: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Hancock, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to homes and businesses throughout Hancock and the surrounding region.
