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Oil Prices in Dover Foxcroft, ME

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
A E Robinson Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Mckusick Petroleum Co Inc	Call for price	No	No

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

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Dover Foxcroft Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Dover Foxcroft, used by 1,351 or 66.26% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Dover Foxcroft homeowners is propane, used by 419 homes (20.55%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (132), wood (120), other fuels (27), and other fuels (12).

Dover Foxcroft Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Dover Foxcroft Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	1,351	66.3%
Propane	419	20.6%
Electricity	132	6.5%
Wood	120	5.9%
Other Fuels	27	1.3%
Solar	9	0.4%
Natural Gas	2	0.1%
No Fuel	1	0.1%

Heating oil (66.3%)

Propane (20.6%)

Electricity (6.5%)

Wood (5.9%)

Other fuels (1.3%)

Solar (0.4%)

Natural gas (0.1%)

No fuel (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dover Foxcroft

Heating oil has become more popular in Dover Foxcroft. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,142 to 1,351, a 18.30% lift.

Dover Foxcroft Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,360
2012	1,252
2013	1,236
2014	1,247
2015	1,306
2016	1,269
2017	1,167
2018	1,201
2019	1,142
2020	1,132
2021	1,237
2022	1,351

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dover Foxcroft

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 260 to 419.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1 to 2.

Electricity use for home heating in Dover Foxcroft

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Dover Foxcroft. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 169 to 132, a 21.89% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Dover Foxcroft

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.

Currently, 9 homes in Dover Foxcroft are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 30.77% decrease from 2019, when only 13 homes had installed active solar heating.

Dover Foxcroft, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Dover Foxcroft homeowners purchased a total of 969,034 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Dover Foxcroft ranks 72^nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Dover Foxcroft ranks 871^st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Dover Foxcroft’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 Dover Foxcroft, the average outside temperature was 5.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Dover Foxcroft Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	32.7° F
2023 - 2024	27.2° F

Dover Foxcroft Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Dover Foxcroft homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 2 heating oil companies that serve Dover Foxcroft 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 Dover Foxcroft. 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 Dover Foxcroft 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 Dover Foxcroft include Mckusick Petroleum Co Inc and A E Robinson Oil Company.

Dover Foxcroft Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Dover Foxcroft: 2 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Dover Foxcroft: 18 miles

Average Number Of Dover Foxcroft Homes Served Per Company: 675 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Dover Foxcroft Oil Company: 484,517 gallons per year

Dover Foxcroft, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,351 households in Dover Foxcroft, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dover Foxcroft, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

66% of Dover Foxcroft, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Dover Foxcroft, ME Households	Dover Foxcroft, ME Heating Oil Households
2,039	1,351

2 Dover Foxcroft, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 969,034 gallons of heating oil delivered to Dover Foxcroft, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Dover Foxcroft, 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 Dover Foxcroft, ME, two of the closest terminals are Pbt in Brewer, ME and Buckeye in Bangor, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Dover Foxcroft, ME.

Dover Foxcroft 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.