Cheapest Waldo County Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 01:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/22/2026 | $3.469 |
| 02/21/2026 | $3.469 |
| 02/20/2026 | $3.469 |
| 02/19/2026 | $3.469 |
| 02/18/2026 | $3.469 |
| 02/17/2026 | $3.469 |
| 02/16/2026 | $3.469 |
| 02/15/2026 | $3.469 |
| 02/14/2026 | $3.469 |
| 02/13/2026 | $3.469 |
| 02/12/2026 | $3.469 |
| 02/11/2026 | $3.469 |
| 02/10/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/09/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/08/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/07/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/06/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/05/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/04/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/03/2026 | $3.399 |
| 02/02/2026 | $3.159 |
| 02/01/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/31/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/30/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/29/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/28/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/27/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/25/2026 | $3.159 |
| 01/24/2026 | $3.159 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Waldo Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Households have a variety of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the most popular choice in Waldo, used by 298,426 or 48% of homeowners. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Waldo residents 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%).
Waldo County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53,178 | 101,382 | 92,432 | 298,426 | 65,496 | 3,526 | 9,422 |
| 2024 | 51,248 | 98,171 | 83,361 | 309,159 | 59,610 | 3,144 | 8,226 |
| 2023 | 51,811 | 84,744 | 79,160 | 323,666 | 57,999 | 2,137 | 12,767 |
| 2022 | 48,991 | 84,304 | 63,901 | 339,456 | 51,998 | 1,704 | 11,224 |
| 2021 | 47,952 | 78,322 | 61,019 | 345,133 | 46,227 | 1,374 | 10,375 |
| 2020 | 46,351 | 73,782 | 54,514 | 345,001 | 50,077 | 1,210 | 9,402 |
| 2019 | 44,750 | 69,241 | 48,008 | 344,869 | 53,927 | 1,047 | 8,428 |
| 2018 | 44,328 | 61,194 | 41,759 | 355,904 | 54,843 | 1,169 | 8,683 |
| 2017 | 41,841 | 61,816 | 36,406 | 331,541 | 54,454 | 1,228 | 10,328 |
| 2016 | 41,879 | 52,621 | 33,543 | 333,900 | 55,290 | 312 | 11,584 |
| 2015 | 37,624 | 50,511 | 35,138 | 336,337 | 70,767 | 604 | 11,270 |
| 2014 | 37,608 | 48,027 | 28,040 | 342,185 | 78,214 | 451 | 11,692 |
| 2013 | 31,836 | 45,601 | 28,747 | 351,842 | 76,707 | 486 | 9,827 |
| 2012 | 28,621 | 41,477 | 23,260 | 374,110 | 76,225 | 635 | 6,995 |
| 2011 | 27,427 | 42,224 | 24,723 | 379,409 | 68,055 | 307 | 6,480 |
| 2010 | 23,135 | 36,617 | 27,813 | 384,021 | 65,520 | 446 | 5,177 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Waldo
Number two heating oil has become less popular in Waldo. In the 11 years since 2014, the number of families using fuel oil fell from 342,185 to 298,426, a 13% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Waldo
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 48,027 to 101,382, a 111% change. Comparing 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 37,608 to 53,178, a 41% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Waldo
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Waldo. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity grew from 28,040 to 92,432, a 230% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Waldo
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 Waldo are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 682% gain from 2014, when 451 homes utilized active solar heating.
Waldo County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Waldo County homeowners purchased a total of 5 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Waldo’s overall fuel oil usage changes from year to year based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn additional number two heating oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Waldo was 24.4°F, which was 4.2°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Waldo County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 24.4° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 28.6° F |
Waldo County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Waldo homes heating with oil, choosing which of the 14 heating oil companies that serve Waldo 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 pick one of the 18 “full-service” oil companies that serve Waldo. Full service companies such as Gary's Fuel Oil Co Inc or Tidewater Oil offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and heating system 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: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for homeowners who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in return for better 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. Some of the 2 Waldo cash heating oil companies serving Waldo include Waldo Country Oil & Propane and Valley Home Heating LLC.
Waldo Number Two Heating Oil Company By The Numbers: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Waldo: 14 companies .
Average Number of Waldo Houses Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 21316
Waldo Heating Oil Delivery Overview
298,426 families in Waldo heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Waldo temperatures drop as low as 17.7° F each winter. 48% of Waldo homes depend on oil delivery each winter.
23.87% of Waldo County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Waldo County Households | Waldo County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1.2M | 298,426 |
49 Waldo Fuel Oil Companies Serving The Community
With 246,945,990.52 gallons of heating oil delivered to Waldo households during this past winter, the Waldo community relies on its 49 oil companies when temperatures dip. 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 Waldo, 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 Waldo and the surrounding region.
