Cheapest Kennebec County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2.960 |
| 12/06/2025 | $3.059 |
| 12/05/2025 | $3.059 |
| 12/04/2025 | $3.059 |
| 12/03/2025 | $3.059 |
| 12/02/2025 | $3.059 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.059 |
| 11/30/2025 | $3.059 |
| 11/29/2025 | $3.089 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.089 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.089 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.089 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.089 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.089 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.099 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Kennebec Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Households have a host of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the preferred choice in Kennebec, used by 298,426 or 48% of residents. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Kennebec homeowners is Propane, used by 101,382 homes (16%). The rest of the homes are heated with Electricity (15%), Wood (10%), Natural Gas (9%), and Other (2%).
Kennebec County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 653,594 | 698,466 | 733,723 | 3,236,738 | 597,420 | 8,609 | 116,318 |
| 2024 | 618,834 | 802,807 | 724,605 | 3,592,824 | 609,179 | 14,059 | 121,219 |
| 2023 | 585,529 | 898,068 | 716,100 | 3,953,256 | 618,566 | 19,101 | 125,461 |
| 2022 | 566,518 | 891,855 | 666,426 | 4,098,753 | 616,419 | 19,202 | 120,856 |
| 2021 | 550,546 | 837,740 | 585,647 | 4,136,881 | 617,010 | 17,888 | 114,767 |
| 2020 | 536,071 | 794,284 | 527,482 | 4,166,241 | 639,959 | 16,042 | 119,680 |
| 2019 | 517,014 | 747,545 | 485,685 | 4,158,699 | 689,396 | 12,456 | 124,808 |
| 2018 | 499,919 | 691,733 | 441,017 | 4,134,704 | 754,481 | 9,910 | 130,658 |
| 2017 | 477,514 | 647,723 | 400,140 | 4,141,730 | 813,193 | 8,380 | 136,305 |
| 2016 | 444,698 | 602,557 | 368,102 | 4,179,108 | 856,490 | 6,810 | 131,511 |
| 2015 | 413,155 | 560,958 | 340,079 | 4,261,987 | 885,181 | 6,178 | 119,809 |
| 2014 | 377,706 | 529,251 | 322,998 | 4,372,014 | 885,722 | 5,653 | 105,835 |
| 2013 | 345,577 | 500,180 | 316,252 | 4,486,005 | 860,051 | 5,338 | 90,615 |
| 2012 | 317,132 | 472,373 | 310,802 | 4,614,841 | 812,533 | 4,963 | 74,885 |
| 2011 | 293,224 | 450,321 | 304,096 | 4,737,863 | 742,660 | 4,125 | 61,721 |
| 2010 | 269,466 | 433,265 | 301,399 | 4,858,691 | 664,533 | 4,315 | 52,880 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Kennebec
Heating oil has become decreasing in demand in Kennebec. In the 13 years since 2012, the number of families using fuel oil dipped from 374,110 to 298,426, a 20% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Kennebec
Between 2012 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 41,477 to 101,382, a 144% change. Comparing 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 28,621 to 53,178, a 86% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Kennebec
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Kennebec. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 23,260 to 92,432, a 297% 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, 3,526 homes in Kennebec are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 455% gain from 2012, when 635 homes had active solar heating.
Kennebec County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Kennebec families heating with fuel oil, picking which of the 17 heating oil companies that serve Kennebec plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who value 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 customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The homeowner 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 homeowners 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 when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Examples of 2 Kennebec cash heating oil companies serving Kennebec include Fabian Discount Online and Fabian Oil Inc.
Kennebec Number Two Heating Oil Company Statistics: Oil Companies Serving Kennebec: 17 companies .
Average Number of Kennebec Homes Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 17216
Kennebec Heating Oil Delivery Overview
298,426 homes in Kennebec heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Kennebec temperatures drop as low as 24° F each winter. 48% of Kennebec homes are reliant on heating 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 Oil Companies Homeowners Can Count On
With 246,945,990.52 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Kennebec houses the last heating season, the Kennebec community depends on its 160 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. 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 oil to residences and companies throughout Kennebec and the surrounding area.
