Kennebec County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/29/2025 | $3.234 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.234 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.234 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.234 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.234 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.263 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.239 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.239 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.239 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.239 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.222 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.182 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.151 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.182 |
| 11/15/2025 | $3.182 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.182 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.178 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.145 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.151 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.151 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.119 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.119 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.119 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.079 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.078 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.078 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.078 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.045 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.045 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.045 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Kennebec 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 Kennebec, used by 3,236,738 or 54% of households. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Kennebec 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%).
Kennebec 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 Kennebec
Number two heating oil has become less popular in Kennebec. In the 6 years since 2019, the number of families using heating oil dipped from 4,158,699 to 3,236,738, a 22% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Kennebec 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 Kennebec
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel decreased from 747,545 to 698,466, a 7% change. Comparing 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 517,014 to 653,594, a 26% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Kennebec
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Kennebec. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 485,685 to 733,723, a 51% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Kennebec
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 Kennebec are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 31% drop from 2019, when 12,456 homes used active solar heating.
Kennebec County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Kennebec families heating with number two heating oil, picking which of the 17 heating oil companies that serve Kennebec makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who are willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 12 “full-service” oil companies that serve Kennebec. Full service companies such as MA Haskell Fuel Company LLC or MA Haskell Fuel Company LLC offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and heating system 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 household 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 clients who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the heating 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 Kennebec cash heating oil companies serving Kennebec include Fabian Discount Online and Fabian Oil Inc.
Kennebec Heating Oil Company Statistics: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Kennebec: 17 companies . Average Number of Kennebec Households Served per Fuel Oil company : 35074
Kennebec Heating Oil Delivery Overview
2,594,166 houses in Kennebec heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Kennebec temperatures drop as low as 24° F each winter. 52% of Kennebec families depend on oil delivery each winter.
55.9% of Kennebec County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Kennebec County Households | Kennebec County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 523,574 | 292,667 |
160 Kennebec Number Two Heating Oil Companies You Can Trust
With 246,945,990.52 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Kennebec homeowners during this past winter, the Kennebec community looks to its 160 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. 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 Kennebec, 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 Kennebec and the surrounding vicinity.
