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Today's Southern Maine Oil Prices By City

Updated on December 19, 2024 at 04:32 PM

Portland Heating Oil Prices

from $2.74 per gallon/gal

Lewiston Heating Oil Prices

from $2.94 per gallon/gal

South Portland Heating Oil Prices

from $2.74 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

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

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

Standish Heating Oil Prices

from $2.74 per gallon/gal

Eliot Heating Oil Prices

from $3.07 per gallon/gal

Sabattus Heating Oil Prices

from $2.94 per gallon/gal

Cumberland Center Heating Oil Prices

from $2.74 per gallon/gal

Lebanon Heating Oil Prices

from $2.79 per gallon/gal

Oxford Heating Oil Prices

from $3.10 per gallon/gal

Turner Heating Oil Prices

from $2.95 per gallon/gal

New Gloucester Heating Oil Prices

from $2.94 per gallon/gal

Poland Heating Oil Prices

from $3.10 per gallon/gal

Southern Maine Cash Heating Oil Delivery Map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil Delivery Service Area for SM

Southern 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, 12:29 PM
150$2.74 $2.74 Dec 20, 2024, 12:29 PM
200$2.74 $2.74 Dec 20, 2024, 12:29 PM
250$2.74 $2.74 Dec 20, 2024, 12:29 PM

Southern Maine Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Day Trend+$0.004
1 Week Trend+$0.026
1 Month Trend+$0.106
1 Year Trend-$0.117

Southern Maine Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/20/2024$2.970
12/19/2024$2.970
12/18/2024$2.960
12/17/2024$2.960
12/16/2024$2.970
12/15/2024$2.960
12/14/2024$2.960
12/13/2024$2.960
12/12/2024$2.960
12/11/2024$2.920
12/10/2024$2.890
12/09/2024$2.880
12/08/2024$2.870
12/07/2024$2.870
12/06/2024$2.870
12/05/2024$2.860
12/04/2024$2.850
12/03/2024$2.860
12/02/2024$2.860
12/01/2024$2.860
11/30/2024$2.860
11/29/2024$2.860
11/28/2024$2.850
11/27/2024$2.850
11/26/2024$2.850
11/25/2024$2.860
11/24/2024$2.860
11/23/2024$2.860
11/22/2024$2.860
11/21/2024$2.860

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Southern Maine Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Southern Maine, used by 161,050 or 57.94% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Southern Maine homeowners is propane, used by 36,404 homes (13.10%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (35,192), electricity (26,774), wood (14,646), and other fuels (7,850).

Southern Maine Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelSouthern Maine Households % of Households
Heating Oil161,05057.9%
Propane36,40413.1%
Natural Gas35,19212.7%
Electricity26,7749.6%
Wood14,6465.3%
Other Fuels5,3721.9%
No Fuel1,4180.5%
Solar8130.3%
Coal2470.1%

Heating oil (57.9%)

Propane (13.1%)

Natural gas (12.7%)

Electricity (9.6%)

Wood (5.3%)

Other fuels (1.9%)

No fuel (0.5%)

Solar (0.3%)

Coal (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Southern Maine

Heating oil has become less popular in Southern Maine. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 175,026 to 161,050, a 7.99% drop.

Southern Maine Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011183,333
2012179,788
2013175,026
2014170,800
2015166,926
2016163,695
2017161,353
2018160,376
2019159,351
2020161,019
2021160,641
2022161,050

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Southern Maine

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 20,602 to 36,404.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 23,610 to 35,192.

Electricity use for home heating in Southern Maine

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Southern Maine. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 13,076 to 26,774, a 104.76% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Southern 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, 813 homes in Southern Maine are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 314.80% increase from 2013, when only 196 homes had installed active solar heating.

Southern Maine Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Southern Maine homeowners purchased a total of 116 million gallons of heating oil.

Short Term Trends

Southern 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 Southern Maine, the average outside temperature was 4.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Southern Maine Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202535.1° F
2023 - 202430.8° F

Southern Maine Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Southern Maine homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 88 heating oil companies that serve Southern 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 13 “full-service” oil companies that serve Southern Maine. Full service companies such as Heatable or Heatable 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 Southern 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 Southern Maine include Welch Oil Llc and Garthwaite Energy Inc.

Southern Maine Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Southern Maine: 88 companies

Average Number Of Southern Maine Homes Served Per Company: 1,901 homes

Southern Maine Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,069,613 households in Southern Maine heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Southern Maine temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

63% of Southern Maine Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Southern Maine HouseholdsSouthern Maine Heating Oil Households
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88 Southern Maine Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 247 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Southern Maine homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Southern Maine community relies on its 88 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 Southern 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 Southern Maine.

Southern Maine Heating Oil Prices FAQs

How high will oil go in Southern Maine?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Southern Maine. Over the past year, Southern Maine heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 100-gallon order. This is $1.99 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.95, and $2.16 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.79. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Southern Maine?

The best price of home heating oil in Southern Maine today is $2.79 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Southern Maine ranges from a low of $2.79 to a high of $3.10. The average heating oil price in Southern Maine state is $2.95.

How much is oil per gallon in Southern Maine?

As of today, December 19th, 2024, the average price of oil is $2.95 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.79 to $3.10 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Southern Maine?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Southern Maine ranges from $2.79 to $3.10 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How much is home heating oil right now in Southern Maine?

The current price of home heating oil in Southern Maine ranges from $2.79 to $3.10 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

What is the current price of heating oil in Southern Maine?

The current price of heating oil in Southern Maine ranges from $2.79 to $3.10 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.95 per gallon.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Southern Maine?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $295.00 in Southern Maine. Prices range from $279.00 to $310.00, depending on the oil company.

Is heating oil going up or down in Southern Maine?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Southern Maine by $0.11 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $11.00 for a 100-gallon order.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Southern Maine?

Today in Southern Maine, the price of home heating oil is $2.79 per gallon, which amounts to $279.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Is the price of heating oil in Southern Maine rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Southern Maine has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.11 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Southern Maine?

The average price of home heating oil in Southern Maine is $2.95 per gallon.

Is heating oil taxable in Southern Maine?

Heating oil sold for heating buildings occupied by humans is exempt from sales tax, but, with a few exceptions, heating oil purchased for commercial use is taxable.