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Oil Prices in Birch Harbor, ME

Updated Today at 12:31 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
No Frills Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Offshore Fuel Llc	Call for price	No	No
Acadia Fuel	Call for price	No	No

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Birch Harbor, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Birch Harbor, ME

Birch Harbor Heating Oil Price History

Updated on October 3, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
10/03/2024	$3.299
10/02/2024	$3.299
10/01/2024	$3.299
09/30/2024	$3.299
09/29/2024	$3.299
09/28/2024	$3.299
09/27/2024	$3.299
09/26/2024	$3.299
09/25/2024	$3.299
09/24/2024	$3.299
09/23/2024	$3.299

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Birch Harbor Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Birch Harbor, used by 24 or 61.54% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Birch Harbor homeowners is wood, used by 10 homes (25.64%)..

Birch Harbor Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Birch Harbor Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	24	61.5%
Wood	10	25.6%

Heating oil (61.5%)

Wood (25.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Birch Harbor

Heating oil has become less popular in Birch Harbor. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 34 to 24, a 29.41% drop.

Birch Harbor Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	46
2012	42
2013	38
2014	46
2015	46
2016	43
2017	51
2018	33
2019	26
2020	34
2021	29
2022	24

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Birch Harbor

Homeowners in Birch Harbor do not use propane as a heating fuel.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Birch Harbor.

Electricity use for home heating in Birch Harbor

Birch Harbor homeowners have yet to adopt electricity as a primary heating source.

Solar use for home heating in Birch Harbor

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.

Homeowners in Birch Harbor have not yet adopted solar heating.

Birch Harbor, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Birch Harbor homeowners purchased a total of 17,215 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Birch Harbor ranks 389^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Birch Harbor ranks 5867^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Birch Harbor’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 Birch Harbor, the average outside temperature was 4.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Birch Harbor Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	37.1° F
2023 - 2024	32.4° F

Birch Harbor Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Birch Harbor homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Birch Harbor 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Birch Harbor. Full service companies such as undefined or undefined 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 Birch Harbor 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 Birch Harbor include Acadia Fuel and No Frills Oil Co Inc.

Birch Harbor Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Birch Harbor: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Birch Harbor: 18 miles

Average Number Of Birch Harbor Homes Served Per Company: 8 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Birch Harbor Oil Company: 5,738 gallons per year

Birch Harbor, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 24 households in Birch Harbor, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Birch Harbor, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

61% of Birch Harbor, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Birch Harbor, ME Households	Birch Harbor, ME Heating Oil Households
39	24

3 Birch Harbor, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 17,214 gallons of heating oil delivered to Birch Harbor, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Birch Harbor, ME community relies on its 3 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 Birch Harbor, ME, 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 Birch Harbor, ME.

Birch Harbor Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.