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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 9 Harpswell Suppliers

Oil Prices in Harpswell, ME

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
DownEast Energy $2.94 Yes Yes
M W Sewall Call for price No No
Kaler Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Lowest Price Oil Call for price No No
Higgins Energy Call for price No No
Kennebec Energy LLC Call for price No No
Crowley Energy Call for price No No
Peaks Island Fuel Company Call for price No No
Carter's Propane Service Call for price No No

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Harpswell, ME Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.94 --
150$2.94 --
200$2.94 --
250$2.94 --

Harpswell Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$2.939
12/20/2024$2.939
12/19/2024$2.939
12/18/2024$2.939
12/17/2024$2.939
12/16/2024$2.939
12/15/2024$2.939
12/14/2024$2.939
12/13/2024$2.939
12/12/2024$2.939
12/11/2024$2.939
12/10/2024$2.835
12/09/2024$2.835
12/08/2024$2.784
12/07/2024$2.784
12/06/2024$2.823
12/05/2024$2.823
12/04/2024$2.823
12/03/2024$2.823
12/02/2024$2.823
12/01/2024$2.823
11/30/2024$2.823
11/29/2024$2.823
11/28/2024$2.823
11/27/2024$2.823
11/26/2024$2.823
11/25/2024$2.823
11/24/2024$2.823
11/23/2024$2.823
11/22/2024$2.823

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Harpswell, used by 1,069 or 52.50% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Harpswell homeowners is propane, used by 575 homes (28.24%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (146), wood (94), other fuels (92), and other fuels (48).

Harpswell Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelHarpswell Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,06952.5%
Propane57528.2%
Electricity1467.2%
Wood944.6%
Other Fuels924.5%
Coal281.4%
No Fuel110.5%
Natural Gas90.4%

Heating oil (52.5%)

Propane (28.2%)

Electricity (7.2%)

Wood (4.6%)

Other fuels (4.5%)

Coal (1.4%)

No fuel (0.5%)

Natural gas (0.4%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Harpswell

Heating oil has become more popular in Harpswell. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,061 to 1,069, a 0.75% lift.

Harpswell Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,144
20121,107
20131,159
20141,111
20151,061
20161,107
20171,023
2018987
2019996
20201,007
20211,038
20221,069

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Harpswell

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 287 to 575.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 9 to 9.

Electricity use for home heating in Harpswell

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Harpswell. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 54 to 146, a 170.37% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Harpswell

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 Harpswell have not yet adopted solar heating.

Harpswell, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Harpswell homeowners purchased a total of 766,764 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Harpswell ranks 91st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Harpswell ranks 1082nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Harpswell’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 Harpswell, the average outside temperature was 4.4° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Harpswell Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202538.5° F
2023 - 202434.1° F

Harpswell Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Harpswell homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve Harpswell 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 Harpswell. Full service companies such as Lowest Price Oil 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 Harpswell 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 Harpswell include Crowley Energy and Kennebec Energy LLC.

Harpswell Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Harpswell: 9 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Harpswell: 18 miles

Average Number Of Harpswell Homes Served Per Company: 118 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Harpswell Oil Company: 85,195 gallons per year

Harpswell, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,069 households in Harpswell, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Harpswell, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

52% of Harpswell, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Harpswell, ME HouseholdsHarpswell, ME Heating Oil Households
2,0361,069

9 Harpswell, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 766,763 gallons of heating oil delivered to Harpswell, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Harpswell, ME community relies on its 9 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 Harpswell, 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 Harpswell, ME.

Harpswell Heating Oil Prices FAQs

Is the price of heating oil in Harpswell, ME rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Harpswell, ME has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.05 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Harpswell, ME?

Today in Harpswell, ME, the price of home heating oil is $2.94 per gallon, which amounts to $293.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Harpswell, ME?

Heating oil prices in Harpswell, ME have not changed in the last 24 hours.

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

Heating oil prices have gone up in Harpswell, ME by $0.05 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $5.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Harpswell, ME?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Harpswell, ME. Over the past year, Harpswell, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.41 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.47 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.94, and $2.47 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.94. 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.

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