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Oil Prices in Durham, ME
Updated Today at 11:01 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higgins Energy | $3.45 | Yes | Yes |
| Litchfield Fuel Co | $3.60 | Yes | Yes |
| O'Farrell Energy | $3.26 | Yes | Yes |
| DownEast Energy | $3.60 | 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 |
| Kennebec Energy LLC | 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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Cheapest Durham, ME Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.26 per gallon/gal | Feb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.26 per gallon/gal | Feb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.26 per gallon/gal | Feb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.26 per gallon/gal | Feb 22, 2025, 11:00 AM |
Durham Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.028 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.084 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.164 |
Durham Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/22/2025 | $3.477 |
| 02/21/2025 | $3.477 |
| 02/20/2025 | $3.477 |
| 02/19/2025 | $3.477 |
| 02/18/2025 | $3.477 |
| 02/17/2025 | $3.451 |
| 02/16/2025 | $3.449 |
| 02/15/2025 | $3.449 |
| 02/14/2025 | $3.449 |
| 02/13/2025 | $3.434 |
| 02/12/2025 | $3.599 |
| 02/11/2025 | $3.524 |
| 02/10/2025 | $3.466 |
| 02/09/2025 | $3.434 |
| 02/08/2025 | $3.434 |
| 02/07/2025 | $3.434 |
| 02/06/2025 | $3.434 |
| 02/05/2025 | $3.451 |
| 02/04/2025 | $3.409 |
| 02/03/2025 | $3.409 |
| 02/02/2025 | $3.376 |
| 02/01/2025 | $3.376 |
| 01/31/2025 | $3.376 |
| 01/30/2025 | $3.376 |
| 01/29/2025 | $3.376 |
| 01/28/2025 | $3.376 |
| 01/27/2025 | $3.376 |
| 01/26/2025 | $3.499 |
| 01/25/2025 | $3.499 |
| 01/24/2025 | $3.499 |
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 (22).
Durham Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Durham Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 1,015 | 58.9% |
| Propane | 343 | 19.9% |
| Wood | 285 | 16.5% |
| Electricity | 48 | 2.8% |
| Other Fuels | 22 | 1.3% |
| No Fuel | 11 | 0.6% |
| Coal | 6 | 0.3% |
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 more popular in Durham. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,004 to 1,015, a 1.10% lift.
Durham Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,018 |
| 2012 | 1,024 |
| 2013 | 989 |
| 2014 | 1,013 |
| 2015 | 1,070 |
| 2016 | 1,031 |
| 2017 | 916 |
| 2018 | 1,004 |
| 2019 | 934 |
| 2020 | 934 |
| 2021 | 974 |
| 2022 | 1,015 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Durham
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 146 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 more popular in Durham. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 23 to 48, a 108.70% increase.
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 2.3° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Durham Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 32.1° 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 Households | Durham, ME Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1,723 | 1,015 |
12 Durham, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 728,031 gallons of heating oil delivered to Durham, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, 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.
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