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Oil Prices in Friendship, ME
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby & Gale | Call for price | No | No |
| Maritime Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Boothbay Energy | Call for price | No | No |
Friendship Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Friendship homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Friendship 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 Friendship. Full service companies such as Maritime Energy 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 Friendship 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 Friendship include Boothbay Energy and Colby & Gale.
Friendship Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Friendship: 3 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Friendship: 18 miles
Average Number Of Friendship Homes Served Per Company: 83 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Friendship Oil Company: 59,772 gallons per year
Friendship, ME Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Friendship homeowners purchased a total of 179,318 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Friendship ranks 261st for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Friendship ranks 2976th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Friendship’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 Friendship, the average outside temperature was 1.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Friendship Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 32.5° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.3° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Friendship Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Friendship, used by 250 or 50.51% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Friendship homeowners is propane, used by 128 homes (25.86%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (52), electricity (34), natural gas (16), and other fuels (5).
Friendship Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Friendship Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 250 | 50.5% |
| Propane | 128 | 25.9% |
| Wood | 52 | 10.5% |
| Electricity | 34 | 6.9% |
| Natural Gas | 16 | 3.2% |
| No Fuel | 11 | 2.2% |
| Other Fuels | 5 | 1.0% |
| Coal | 2 | 0.4% |
Heating oil (50.5%)
Propane (25.9%)
Wood (10.5%)
Electricity (6.9%)
Natural gas (3.2%)
No fuel (2.2%)
Other fuels (1.0%)
Coal (0.4%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Friendship
Heating oil has become less popular in Friendship. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 306 to 250, a 18.30% drop.
Friendship Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 346 |
| 2012 | 347 |
| 2013 | 343 |
| 2014 | 304 |
| 2015 | 292 |
| 2016 | 306 |
| 2017 | 279 |
| 2018 | 268 |
| 2019 | 287 |
| 2020 | 274 |
| 2021 | 262 |
| 2022 | 250 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Friendship
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 24 to 128.
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 0 to 16.
Electricity use for home heating in Friendship
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Friendship. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 4 to 34, a 750.00% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Friendship
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 Friendship have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Friendship, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 250 households in Friendship, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Friendship, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
50% of Friendship, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Friendship, ME Households | Friendship, ME Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 495 | 250 |
3 Friendship, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 179,318 gallons of heating oil delivered to Friendship, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Friendship, ME community relies on its 3 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 Friendship, 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 Friendship, ME.
Friendship 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.
