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Oil Prices in Durham, ME

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Ness Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Higgins Energy	$2.90	Yes	Yes
DownEast Energy	$2.84	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
Litchfield Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
O'Farrell Energy	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 Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.84	$2.90	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$2.84	$2.90	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.84	$2.90	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.84	$2.90	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Durham Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/21/2024	$2.869
11/20/2024	$2.869
11/19/2024	$2.869
11/18/2024	$2.869
11/17/2024	$2.919
11/16/2024	$2.919
11/15/2024	$2.866
11/14/2024	$2.866
11/13/2024	$2.866
11/12/2024	$2.866
11/11/2024	$2.866
11/10/2024	$2.759
11/09/2024	$2.759
11/08/2024	$2.882
11/07/2024	$2.882
11/06/2024	$2.882
11/05/2024	$2.882
11/04/2024	$2.882
11/03/2024	$2.882
11/02/2024	$2.882
11/01/2024	$2.882
10/31/2024	$2.882
10/30/2024	$2.882
10/29/2024	$2.882
10/28/2024	$2.882
10/27/2024	$2.882
10/26/2024	$2.882
10/25/2024	$2.882
10/24/2024	$2.882
10/23/2024	$2.899

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

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 less popular in Durham. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,031 to 1,015, a 1.55% drop.

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 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 109 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 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 48 to 48, a 0.00% 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 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 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 $0.00 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 $2.84 per gallon, which amounts to $283.90 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 -$0.03.

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

Heating oil prices have up in Durham, ME by $0.00 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $0.00 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 $2.58 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.87, and $2.61 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.84. 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.