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Piscataquis County Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM

DatePrice
11/16/2025 $3.099
11/15/2025 $3.099
11/14/2025 $3.099
11/13/2025 $3.099
11/12/2025 $3.099
11/11/2025 $3.099
11/10/2025 $3.099
11/09/2025 $3.099
11/08/2025 $3.099
11/07/2025 $3.099
11/06/2025 $3.099
11/05/2025 $3.099
11/04/2025 $3.099
11/03/2025 $3.099
11/02/2025 $3.099
11/01/2025 $3.099
10/31/2025 $3.099
10/30/2025 $3.099
10/29/2025 $3.099
10/28/2025 $3.099
10/27/2025 $3.099
10/26/2025 $3.099
10/25/2025 $3.099
10/24/2025 $3.099
10/23/2025 $3.099
10/22/2025 $3.099
10/21/2025 $3.099
10/20/2025 $3.099
10/19/2025 $3.099
10/18/2025 $3.099

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Piscataquis Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Households have a variety of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the preferred choice in Piscataquis, used by 129009 or 57 % of families. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Piscataquis families is Propane, used by 32131 homes (14 %). The remaining homes are heated with Natural Gas (13), Electricity (10), Wood (5), and Solar (0).

Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Piscataquis

Oil has become more popular in Piscataquis. In the 1 years since 2021, the number of residents using number two heating oil grew from 128725 to 129009, a 0 % drop.

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Piscataquis

Between 2021 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 29293 to 32131, a 10 % change. Comparing 2021 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel dropped from 28475 to 29118, a 2 % change.

Electricity use for home heating in Piscataquis

Electric heat pump systems for home heating are becoming less popular in Piscataquis. Since 2021, the number of homes heating with electricity increased from 19557 to 23249, a 19 % change.

Adoption of solar home heating systems in Piscataquis

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. Today, 677 homes in Piscataquis are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 14 % growth from 2021, when 595 homes used active solar heating.

Piscataquis County Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Piscataquis County homeowners purchased a total of 969,034 gallons of heating oil.

Short Term Trends

Piscataquis’s overall oil usage changes, annually. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn increasing amounts of fuel oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Piscataquis was 35°F, which was 3°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Piscataquis County Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202528.8° F
2023 - 202431.1° F

Piscataquis County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Piscataquis homes heating with number two heating oil, choosing which of the 2 heating oil companies that serve Piscataquis 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Piscataquis. Full service companies such as or offer households annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and boiler 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 customer does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.

Discount Oil Companies: Also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for families who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in return for better 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 Piscataquis cash heating oil companies serving Piscataquis include Mckusick Petroleum Co Inc Inc and A E Robinson Oil Company. Piscataquis Oil Company Statistics Oil Companies Serving Piscataquis: 2 companies

Piscataquis Heating Oil Delivery Overview

129,009 residences in Piscataquis heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Piscataquis temperatures drop as low as 35° F each winter. 57 of Piscataquis families rely on oil each winter. 36 Piscataquis Heating Oil Companies Go The Distance With 64,504,500 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Piscataquis homeowners the last heating season, the Piscataquis community looks to its 36 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 Piscataquis, 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 Piscataquis and the surrounding area.

66.26% of Piscataquis County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Piscataquis County HouseholdsPiscataquis County Heating Oil Households
2,0391,351

2 Piscataquis County Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 969,034 gallons of heating oil delivered to Piscataquis County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Piscataquis County community relies on its 2 oil companies to keep warm.

Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Piscataquis County, two of the closest terminals are Pbt in Brewer, ME and Buckeye in Bangor, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Piscataquis County.