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Oil Prices in Strong, ME

Updated on February 21, 2025 at 09:57 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Sandy River Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Valley Gas and Oil Company	Call for price	No	No

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

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

Strong Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Heating oil (50.6%)

Wood (28.8%)

Propane (15.3%)

Electricity (4.0%)

No fuel (0.4%)

Natural gas (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Strong

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Strong

Electricity use for home heating in Strong

Solar use for home heating in Strong

Strong, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Strong homeowners purchased a total of 182,904 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Strong ranks 258^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Strong ranks 2938^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Strong’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 Strong, the average outside temperature was 3.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Strong Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	24.6° F
2023 - 2024	21.1° F

Strong Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Strong homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 2 heating oil companies that serve Strong 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 Strong. 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 Strong 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 Strong include Valley Gas and Oil Company and Sandy River Fuel.

Strong Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Strong: 2 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Strong: 18 miles

Average Number Of Strong Homes Served Per Company: 127 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Strong Oil Company: 91,452 gallons per year

Strong, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 255 households in Strong, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Strong, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

50% of Strong, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Strong, ME Households	Strong, ME Heating Oil Households
504	255

2 Strong, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 182,904 gallons of heating oil delivered to Strong, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Strong, ME community relies on its 2 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 Strong, 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 Strong, ME.

Strong 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.