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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 12 Durham Suppliers

Oil Prices in Durham, ME

Updated Today at 12:31 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Litchfield Fuel Co $2.95 Yes Yes
DownEast Energy $2.94 Yes Yes
Bryant Energy Inc Call for price No No
M W Sewall Call for price No No
Kaler Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Higgins Energy Call for price No No
Kennebec Energy LLC Call for price No No
O'Farrell Energy Call for price No No
Ness Oil Company Call for price No No
Crowley Energy Call for price No No
Maine Heating and Cooling Call for price No No
Blanchards Cash Fuel Call for price No No

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Durham, ME Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.94 $2.95 Dec 21, 2024, 12:27 PM
150$2.94 $2.95 Dec 21, 2024, 12:27 PM
200$2.94 $2.95 Dec 21, 2024, 12:27 PM
250$2.94 $2.95 Dec 21, 2024, 12:27 PM

Durham Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$2.944
12/20/2024$2.944
12/19/2024$2.944
12/18/2024$2.944
12/17/2024$2.944
12/16/2024$2.944
12/15/2024$2.939
12/14/2024$2.939
12/13/2024$2.939
12/12/2024$2.939
12/11/2024$2.939
12/10/2024$2.939
12/09/2024$2.939
12/08/2024$2.839
12/07/2024$2.839
12/06/2024$2.869
12/05/2024$2.869
12/04/2024$2.869
12/03/2024$2.869
12/02/2024$2.869
12/01/2024$2.869
11/30/2024$2.869
11/29/2024$2.869
11/28/2024$2.869
11/27/2024$2.869
11/26/2024$2.869
11/25/2024$2.869
11/24/2024$2.869
11/23/2024$2.869
11/22/2024$2.869

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Durham Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Durham, used by 1,015 or 58.91% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Durham homeowners is propane, used by 343 homes (19.91%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (285), electricity (48), other fuels (22), and other fuels (17).

Durham Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelDurham Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,01558.9%
Propane34319.9%
Wood28516.5%
Electricity482.8%
Other Fuels221.3%
No Fuel110.6%
Coal60.3%

Heating oil (58.9%)

Propane (19.9%)

Wood (16.5%)

Electricity (2.8%)

Other fuels (1.3%)

No fuel (0.6%)

Coal (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Durham

Heating oil has become less popular in Durham. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,018 to 1,015, a 0.29% drop.

Durham Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,018
20121,024
2013989
20141,013
20151,070
20161,031
2017916
20181,004
2019934
2020934
2021974
20221,015

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Durham

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 98 to 343.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Durham.

Electricity use for home heating in Durham

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Durham. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 65 to 48, a 26.15% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Durham

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 Durham have not yet adopted solar heating.

Durham, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Durham homeowners purchased a total of 728,031 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Durham ranks 98th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Durham ranks 1131st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Durham’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 Durham, the average outside temperature was 4.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Durham Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202536.1° F
2023 - 202432.1° F

Durham Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Durham homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 12 heating oil companies that serve Durham 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Durham. Full service companies such as Ness Oil Company 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 Durham 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 Durham include Crowley Energy and Kennebec Energy LLC.

Durham Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Durham: 12 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Durham: 18 miles

Average Number Of Durham Homes Served Per Company: 84 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Durham Oil Company: 60,669 gallons per year

Durham, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,015 households in Durham, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Durham, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

58% of Durham, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Durham, ME HouseholdsDurham, ME Heating Oil Households
1,7231,015

12 Durham, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 728,031 gallons of heating oil delivered to Durham, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Durham, ME community relies on its 12 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 Durham, ME, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in So. Portland, ME and Citgo in Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Durham, ME.

Durham Heating Oil Prices FAQs

Is the price of heating oil in Durham, ME rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Durham, ME has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.01 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Durham, ME?

Today in Durham, ME, the price of home heating oil is $2.94 per gallon, which amounts to $293.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Durham, ME?

Heating oil prices in Durham, ME have fallen in the last day by -$0.01.

Is heating oil going up or down in Durham, ME?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Durham, ME by $0.01 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $1.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Durham, ME?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Durham, ME. Over the past year, Durham, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.45 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.51 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.94, and $2.51 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.94. 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.

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