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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Strong, ME
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon |
|---|---|
| Sandy River Fuel | Call for price |
| Valley Gas and Oil | Call for price |
Strong Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Strong Central residences heating with fuel oil, picking which of the 2 heating oil companies that serve Strong Central is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Strong Central. Full service companies such as or offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The homeowner does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for families who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. A few of the 2 Strong Central cash heating oil companies serving Strong Central include Valley Gas and Oil Company Inc and Sandy River Fuel. Strong Central Number Two Heating Oil Company Fast Facts Fuel oil Companies Serving Strong Central: 2 companies
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 258th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Strong ranks 2938th 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 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Strong Central Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Residences have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the preferred choice in Strong Central, used by 129009 or 57 % of homeowners. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Strong Central households is Propane, used by 32131 homes (14 %). The rest of the homes are heated with Natural Gas (13), Electricity (10), Wood (5), and Solar (0).
Strong Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 172 | 1328 | 412 | 4032 | 1827 | 0 | 135 |
| 2024 | 105 | 1427 | 433 | 4032 | 2117 | 0 | 101 |
| 2023 | 39 | 1516 | 452 | 4032 | 2387 | 0 | 70 |
| 2022 | 30 | 1454 | 358 | 3778 | 2312 | 0 | 54 |
| 2021 | 36 | 1095 | 286 | 3592 | 2224 | 0 | 21 |
| 2020 | 49 | 924 | 339 | 4000 | 2642 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 49 | 612 | 388 | 4358 | 2739 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 400 | 292 | 4315 | 2614 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 428 | 211 | 4306 | 2648 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 385 | 196 | 4608 | 2608 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 398 | 189 | 4691 | 2437 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 388 | 272 | 4683 | 2146 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 299 | 291 | 4915 | 2328 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 151 | 264 | 4978 | 2630 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 140 | 336 | 5193 | 2614 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 269 | 505 | 5752 | 2522 | 0 | 0 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Strong Central
Fuel oil has become less frequently used in Strong Central. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of families using number two heating oil dropped from 142208 to 129009, a 9 % gain.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Strong
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 336 |
| 2025-11-10 | 336 |
| 2025-11-09 | 336 |
| 2025-11-08 | 336 |
| 2025-11-07 | 336 |
| 2025-11-06 | 336 |
| 2025-11-05 | 336 |
| 2025-11-04 | 336 |
| 2025-11-03 | 336 |
| 2025-11-02 | 336 |
| 2025-11-01 | 336 |
| 2025-10-31 | 336 |
| 2025-10-30 | 336 |
| 2025-10-29 | 336 |
| 2025-10-28 | 336 |
| 2025-10-27 | 336 |
| 2025-10-26 | 336 |
| 2025-10-25 | 336 |
| 2025-10-24 | 336 |
| 2025-10-23 | 336 |
| 2025-10-22 | 336 |
| 2025-10-21 | 336 |
| 2025-10-20 | 336 |
| 2025-10-19 | 336 |
| 2025-10-18 | 336 |
| 2025-10-17 | 336 |
| 2025-10-16 | 336 |
| 2025-10-15 | 336 |
| 2025-10-14 | 336 |
| 2025-10-13 | 336 |
| 2025-10-12 | 336 |
| 2025-10-11 | 336 |
| 2025-10-10 | 336 |
| 2025-10-09 | 336 |
| 2025-10-08 | 336 |
| 2025-10-07 | 336 |
| 2025-10-06 | 336 |
| 2025-10-05 | 336 |
| 2025-10-04 | 336 |
| 2025-10-03 | 336 |
| 2025-10-02 | 336 |
| 2025-10-01 | 336 |
| 2025-09-30 | 336 |
| 2025-09-29 | 336 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Strong Central
Between 2012 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 17725 to 32131, a 81 % change. Comparing 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 18977 to 29118, a 53 % change.
Electricity use for home heating in Strong Central
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are becoming more popular in Strong Central. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity dipped from 10338 to 23249, a 125 % change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Strong Central
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Currently, 677 homes in Strong Central are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 384 % regression from 2012, when 140 homes had active solar heating.
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Strong Central Heating Oil Delivery Overview
129,009 households in Strong Central heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Strong Central temperatures drop as low as 35° F each winter. 57 of Strong Central homes depend on fuel oil each winter. 35 Strong Central Oil Companies Go The Distance With 64,504,500 gallons of heating oil delivered to Strong Central houses during this past winter, the Strong Central community depends on its 35 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery has two parts to it: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Strong Central, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the number two heating oil to homes and businesses throughout Strong Central and the surrounding vicinity.
50.6% 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 homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Strong 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, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in So. Portland, and Sprague in Newington, . Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Strong.
Strong Heating Oil Prices FAQs
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