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Today's Maine Oil Prices By City
Updated Today at 04:28 AM
| Portland Heating Oil Prices from $2.74 per gallon/gal |
| Bangor Heating Oil Prices from $2.85 per gallon/gal |
| Lewiston Heating Oil Prices from $2.94 per gallon/gal |
| Waterville Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| South Portland Heating Oil Prices from $2.74 per gallon/gal |
| Augusta Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Biddeford Heating Oil Prices from $2.74 per gallon/gal |
| Auburn Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Brunswick Heating Oil Prices from $2.94 per gallon/gal |
| Scarborough Heating Oil Prices from $2.74 per gallon/gal |
| Saco Heating Oil Prices from $2.74 per gallon/gal |
| Westbrook Heating Oil Prices from $2.74 per gallon/gal |
| Windham Heating Oil Prices from $2.74 per gallon/gal |
| Gorham Heating Oil Prices from $2.74 per gallon/gal |
| Sanford Heating Oil Prices from $2.79 per gallon/gal |
| Falmouth Heating Oil Prices from $2.74 per gallon/gal |
| Kennebunk Heating Oil Prices from $2.79 per gallon/gal |
| Gardiner Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Bath Heating Oil Prices from $2.94 per gallon/gal |
| Orono Heating Oil Prices from $2.85 per gallon/gal |
| York Heating Oil Prices from $3.07 per gallon/gal |
| Wells Heating Oil Prices from $2.79 per gallon/gal |
| Cape Elizabeth Heating Oil Prices from $2.74 per gallon/gal |
| Brewer Heating Oil Prices from $2.85 per gallon/gal |
| Hampden Heating Oil Prices from $2.85 per gallon/gal |
| Topsham Heating Oil Prices from $2.94 per gallon/gal |
| Yarmouth Heating Oil Prices from $2.74 per gallon/gal |
| Old Orchard Beach Heating Oil Prices from $2.74 per gallon/gal |
| Freeport Heating Oil Prices from $2.74 per gallon/gal |
| Buxton Heating Oil Prices from $2.74 per gallon/gal |
| Kittery Heating Oil Prices from $3.07 per gallon/gal |
| Kennebunkport Heating Oil Prices from $2.79 per gallon/gal |
| Berwick Heating Oil Prices from $2.79 per gallon/gal |
| Alfred Heating Oil Prices from $2.79 per gallon/gal |
| Gray Heating Oil Prices from $2.74 per gallon/gal |
| South Berwick Heating Oil Prices from $3.07 per gallon/gal |
Maine Cash Heating Oil Delivery Map
Maine Best Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Order Size (gallons) | Credit (per gallon)(/gal) | Cash (per gallon)(/gal) | Updated At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $2.74 | $2.74 | Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM |
| 150 | $2.74 | $2.74 | Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM |
| 200 | $2.74 | $2.74 | Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM |
| 250 | $2.74 | $2.74 | Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM |
Maine Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on December 20, 2024 at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.002 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.106 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.134 |
Maine Heating Oil Price History
Updated on December 20, 2024 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 | $2.953 |
| 12/19/2024 | $2.952 |
| 12/18/2024 | $2.948 |
| 12/17/2024 | $2.944 |
| 12/16/2024 | $2.951 |
| 12/13/2024 | $2.950 |
| 12/12/2024 | $2.950 |
| 12/11/2024 | $2.926 |
| 12/10/2024 | $2.892 |
| 12/09/2024 | $2.871 |
| 12/06/2024 | $2.856 |
| 12/05/2024 | $2.851 |
| 12/04/2024 | $2.843 |
| 12/03/2024 | $2.850 |
| 12/02/2024 | $2.850 |
| 11/29/2024 | $2.850 |
| 11/28/2024 | $2.842 |
| 11/27/2024 | $2.842 |
| 11/26/2024 | $2.841 |
| 11/25/2024 | $2.846 |
| 11/22/2024 | $2.846 |
| 11/21/2024 | $2.846 |
| 11/20/2024 | $2.846 |
| 11/19/2024 | $2.846 |
| 11/18/2024 | $2.846 |
| 11/15/2024 | $2.847 |
| 11/14/2024 | $2.857 |
| 11/13/2024 | $2.862 |
| 11/12/2024 | $2.862 |
| 11/11/2024 | $2.884 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Maine Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Maine, used by 344,285 or 59.84% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Maine homeowners is propane, used by 74,720 homes (12.99%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (53,649), wood (50,553), natural gas (46,832), and other fuels (16,018).
Maine Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Maine Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 344,285 | 59.8% |
| Propane | 74,720 | 13.0% |
| Electricity | 53,649 | 9.3% |
| Wood | 50,553 | 8.8% |
| Natural Gas | 46,832 | 8.1% |
| Other Fuels | 10,776 | 1.9% |
| No Fuel | 2,221 | 0.4% |
| Solar | 1,762 | 0.3% |
| Coal | 1,259 | 0.2% |
Heating oil (59.8%)
Propane (13.0%)
Electricity (9.3%)
Wood (8.8%)
Natural gas (8.1%)
Other fuels (1.9%)
No fuel (0.4%)
Solar (0.3%)
Coal (0.2%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Maine
Heating oil has become less popular in Maine. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 378,400 to 344,285, a 9.02% drop.
Maine Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 399,528 |
| 2012 | 389,712 |
| 2013 | 378,400 |
| 2014 | 368,680 |
| 2015 | 359,172 |
| 2016 | 350,786 |
| 2017 | 345,775 |
| 2018 | 344,793 |
| 2019 | 344,403 |
| 2020 | 348,823 |
| 2021 | 345,156 |
| 2022 | 344,285 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Maine
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 40,668 to 74,720.
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 27,717 to 46,832.
Electricity use for home heating in Maine
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Maine. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 26,246 to 53,649, a 104.41% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Maine
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.
Currently, 1,762 homes in Maine are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 293.30% increase from 2013, when only 448 homes had installed active solar heating.
Maine Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Maine homeowners purchased a total of 247 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Maine’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Maine, the average outside temperature was 4.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Maine Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 35.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 31.1° F |
Maine Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Maine homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 131 heating oil companies that serve Maine is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 19 “full-service” oil companies that serve Maine. Full service companies such as Alfred Oil or MA Haskell Fuel Company LLC offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious Maine homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve Maine include EMERY MILLS ENERGY INC and Integrity Oil.
Maine Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Maine: 131 companies
Average Number Of Maine Homes Served Per Company: 2,628 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Maine Oil Company: 1,885,083 gallons per year
Maine Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 330,278 households in Maine heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Maine temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
59% of Maine Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Maine Households | Maine Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 552,674 | 330,278 |
131 Maine Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 247 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Maine homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Maine community relies on its 131 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 Maine, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Bangor, ME and Pbt in Brewer, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Maine.
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