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Oil Prices in Southwest Harbor, ME
Updated on June 24, 2025 at 05:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
Southwest Harbor Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Southwest Harbor homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 1 heating oil companies that serve Southwest Harbor 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 Southwest Harbor. 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 Southwest Harbor 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 Southwest Harbor include Acadia Fuel and undefined.
Southwest Harbor Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Southwest Harbor: 1 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Southwest Harbor: 18 miles
Average Number Of Southwest Harbor Homes Served Per Company: 446 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Southwest Harbor Oil Company: 319,903 gallons per year
Southwest Harbor, ME Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Southwest Harbor homeowners purchased a total of 319,903 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Southwest Harbor ranks 175th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Southwest Harbor ranks 2111st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Southwest Harbor’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 Southwest Harbor, the average outside temperature was 1.6° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Southwest Harbor Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 34° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 32.4° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Southwest Harbor Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Southwest Harbor, used by 446 or 57.62% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Southwest Harbor homeowners is electricity, used by 140 homes (18.09%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (134), wood (50), natural gas (40).
Southwest Harbor Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Southwest Harbor Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 446 | 57.6% |
| Electricity | 140 | 18.1% |
| Propane | 134 | 17.3% |
| Wood | 50 | 6.5% |
| Natural Gas | 40 | 5.2% |
Heating oil (57.6%)
Electricity (18.1%)
Propane (17.3%)
Wood (6.5%)
Natural gas (5.2%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Southwest Harbor
Heating oil has become less popular in Southwest Harbor. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 613 to 446, a 27.24% drop.
Southwest Harbor Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 614 |
| 2012 | 628 |
| 2013 | 635 |
| 2014 | 656 |
| 2015 | 613 |
| 2016 | 594 |
| 2017 | 525 |
| 2018 | 508 |
| 2019 | 481 |
| 2020 | 450 |
| 2021 | 448 |
| 2022 | 446 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Southwest Harbor
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 142 to 134.
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 5 to 40.
Electricity use for home heating in Southwest Harbor
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Southwest Harbor. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 65 to 140, a 115.38% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Southwest Harbor
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 Southwest Harbor have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Southwest Harbor, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 446 households in Southwest Harbor, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Southwest Harbor, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
57% of Southwest Harbor, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Southwest Harbor, ME Households | Southwest Harbor, ME Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 774 | 446 |
1 Southwest Harbor, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 319,903 gallons of heating oil delivered to Southwest Harbor, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Southwest Harbor, ME community relies on its 1 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 Southwest Harbor, 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 Southwest Harbor, ME.
Southwest Harbor 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.
