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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 Trends
Last year, Southern Maine homeowners purchased a total of 246 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 1.9° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Southern Maine Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 28.9° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 30.8° F |
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Cheapest Southern Maine Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $2.92 per gallon/gal | Jul 24, 2025, 5:01 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.92 per gallon/gal | Jul 24, 2025, 5:01 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.92 per gallon/gal | Jul 24, 2025, 5:01 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.92 per gallon/gal | Jul 24, 2025, 5:01 PM |
Southern Maine Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on July 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | +$0.007 |
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.011 |
| 1 Month Trend | -$0.023 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.459 |
Southern Maine Heating Oil Price History
Updated on July 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 07/24/2025 | $3.080 |
| 07/23/2025 | $3.080 |
| 07/22/2025 | $3.070 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.080 |
| 07/20/2025 | $3.090 |
| 07/19/2025 | $3.090 |
| 07/18/2025 | $3.080 |
| 07/17/2025 | $3.090 |
| 07/16/2025 | $3.090 |
| 07/15/2025 | $3.100 |
| 07/14/2025 | $3.100 |
| 07/13/2025 | $3.100 |
| 07/12/2025 | $3.100 |
| 07/11/2025 | $3.130 |
| 07/10/2025 | $3.140 |
| 07/09/2025 | $3.140 |
| 07/08/2025 | $3.130 |
| 07/07/2025 | $3.130 |
| 07/06/2025 | $3.130 |
| 07/05/2025 | $3.130 |
| 07/04/2025 | $3.130 |
| 07/03/2025 | $3.130 |
| 07/02/2025 | $3.130 |
| 07/01/2025 | $3.130 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.130 |
| 06/29/2025 | $3.140 |
| 06/28/2025 | $3.140 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.140 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.140 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.100 |
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Today's Southern Maine Oil Prices By City
Updated on July 24, 2025 at 05:02 PM
| Portland Heating Oil Prices from $2.92 per gallon/gal |
| Lewiston Heating Oil Prices from $3.03 per gallon/gal |
| South Portland Heating Oil Prices from $2.92 per gallon/gal |
| Biddeford Heating Oil Prices from $3.00 per gallon/gal |
| Auburn Heating Oil Prices from $3.00 per gallon/gal |
| Brunswick Heating Oil Prices from $3.03 per gallon/gal |
| Scarborough Heating Oil Prices from $2.92 per gallon/gal |
| Saco Heating Oil Prices from $2.92 per gallon/gal |
| Westbrook Heating Oil Prices from $2.92 per gallon/gal |
| Windham Heating Oil Prices from $2.92 per gallon/gal |
| Gorham Heating Oil Prices from $2.92 per gallon/gal |
| Sanford Heating Oil Prices from $3.00 per gallon/gal |
| Falmouth Heating Oil Prices from $2.92 per gallon/gal |
| Kennebunk Heating Oil Prices from $3.00 per gallon/gal |
| York Heating Oil Prices from $3.09 per gallon/gal |
| Wells Heating Oil Prices from $3.00 per gallon/gal |
| Cape Elizabeth Heating Oil Prices from $2.92 per gallon/gal |
| Yarmouth Heating Oil Prices from $2.92 per gallon/gal |
| Old Orchard Beach Heating Oil Prices from $2.92 per gallon/gal |
| Freeport Heating Oil Prices from $2.92 per gallon/gal |
| Buxton Heating Oil Prices from $2.92 per gallon/gal |
| Kittery Heating Oil Prices from $3.09 per gallon/gal |
| Kennebunkport Heating Oil Prices from $3.00 per gallon/gal |
| Berwick Heating Oil Prices from $3.09 per gallon/gal |
| Alfred Heating Oil Prices from $3.00 per gallon/gal |
| Gray Heating Oil Prices from $2.92 per gallon/gal |
| South Berwick Heating Oil Prices from $3.09 per gallon/gal |
| Standish Heating Oil Prices from $2.92 per gallon/gal |
| Eliot Heating Oil Prices from $3.09 per gallon/gal |
| Sabattus Heating Oil Prices from $3.03 per gallon/gal |
| Cumberland Center Heating Oil Prices from $2.92 per gallon/gal |
| Oxford Heating Oil Prices from $3.00 per gallon/gal |
| Turner Heating Oil Prices from $3.00 per gallon/gal |
| New Gloucester Heating Oil Prices from $3.20 per gallon/gal |
| Poland Heating Oil Prices from $3.00 per gallon/gal |
| Bridgton Heating Oil Prices from $3.00 per gallon/gal |
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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 167,298 or 58.18% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Southern Maine homeowners is propane, used by 37,433 homes (13.02%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (35,237), electricity (27,239), wood (16,273), and other fuels (5,677).
Southern Maine Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Southern Maine Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 167,298 | 58.2% |
| Propane | 37,433 | 13.0% |
| Natural Gas | 35,237 | 12.3% |
| Electricity | 27,239 | 9.5% |
| Wood | 16,273 | 5.7% |
| Other Fuels | 5,677 | 2.0% |
| No Fuel | 1,418 | 0.5% |
| Solar | 829 | 0.3% |
| Coal | 258 | 0.1% |
Heating oil (58.2%)
Propane (13.0%)
Natural gas (12.3%)
Electricity (9.5%)
Wood (5.7%)
Other fuels (2.0%)
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 180,656 to 167,298, a 7.39% drop.
Southern Maine Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 189,578 |
| 2012 | 185,709 |
| 2013 | 180,656 |
| 2014 | 176,181 |
| 2015 | 172,110 |
| 2016 | 168,673 |
| 2017 | 166,348 |
| 2018 | 165,495 |
| 2019 | 164,647 |
| 2020 | 166,755 |
| 2021 | 166,603 |
| 2022 | 167,298 |
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 21,125 to 37,433.
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 23,632 to 35,237.
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 13,441 to 27,239, a 102.66% 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, 829 homes in Southern Maine are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 263.60% increase from 2013, when only 228 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Southern Maine Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 167,298 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.
58% of Southern Maine Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Southern Maine Households | Southern Maine Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 287,564 | 167,298 |
88 Southern Maine Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 247 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Southern Maine homeowners during the winter of 2024, 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 Gulf in So. Portland, ME and Sprague in So. Portland, 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 $1.85 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.09, and $1.95 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.00. 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 $3.00 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Southern Maine ranges from a low of $3.00 to a high of $3.39. The average heating oil price in Southern Maine state is $3.09.
How much is oil per gallon in Southern Maine?
As of today, July 24th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.09 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.00 to $3.39 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 $3.00 to $3.39 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 $3.00 to $3.39 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 $3.00 to $3.39 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.09 per gallon.
How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Southern Maine?
On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $309.00 in Southern Maine. Prices range from $300.00 to $339.00, 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 $0.08 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $8.00 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 $3.00 per gallon, which amounts to $300.00 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 $0.08 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 $3.09 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.
