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Oil Prices in Strong, ME

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 10:32 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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Strong, used by 255 or 50.60% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Strong homeowners is wood, used by 145 homes (28.77%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (77), electricity (20), no fuel (2), and other fuels (1).

Strong Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Strong Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	255	50.6%
Wood	145	28.8%
Propane	77	15.3%
Electricity	20	4.0%
No Fuel	2	0.4%
Natural Gas	1	0.2%

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

Heating oil has become less popular in Strong. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 364 to 255, a 29.95% drop.

Strong Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	456
2012	413
2013	417
2014	398
2015	384
2016	399
2017	364
2018	355
2019	365
2020	359
2021	303
2022	255

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Strong

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 34 to 77.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 0 to 1.

Electricity use for home heating in Strong

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Strong. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 18 to 20, a 11.11% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Strong

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 Strong have not yet adopted solar heating.

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 10.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Strong Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	31.1° 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 2023, 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.