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Oil Prices in Rumford, ME
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Energy | Call for price | No | No |
Rumford Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Rumford homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 1 heating oil companies that serve Rumford 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 Rumford. 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 Rumford 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 Rumford include Community Energy and undefined.
Rumford Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Rumford: 1 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Rumford: 18 miles
Average Number Of Rumford Homes Served Per Company: 1,832 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Rumford Oil Company: 1,314,042 gallons per year
Rumford, ME Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Rumford homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Rumford ranks 45th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Rumford ranks 598th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Rumford’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 Rumford, the average outside temperature was 1.5° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Rumford Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 24.7° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 26.2° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Rumford Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Rumford, used by 1,832 or 73.54% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Rumford homeowners is electricity, used by 204 homes (8.19%). The remaining homes are heated with other fuels (196), wood (156), propane (75).
Rumford Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Rumford Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 1,832 | 73.5% |
| Electricity | 204 | 8.2% |
| Other Fuels | 196 | 7.9% |
| Wood | 156 | 6.3% |
| Propane | 75 | 3.0% |
Heating oil (73.5%)
Electricity (8.2%)
Other fuels (7.9%)
Wood (6.3%)
Propane (3.0%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Rumford
Heating oil has become less popular in Rumford. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,183 to 1,832, a 16.08% drop.
Rumford Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,233 |
| 2012 | 2,183 |
| 2013 | 1,901 |
| 2014 | 1,814 |
| 2015 | 1,609 |
| 2016 | 1,575 |
| 2017 | 1,672 |
| 2018 | 1,649 |
| 2019 | 1,639 |
| 2020 | 1,715 |
| 2021 | 1,773 |
| 2022 | 1,832 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Rumford
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 67 to 75.
Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Rumford.
Electricity use for home heating in Rumford
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Rumford. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 210 to 204, a 2.86% decrease.
Solar use for home heating in Rumford
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 Rumford have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Rumford, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 1,832 households in Rumford, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Rumford, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
73% of Rumford, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Rumford, ME Households | Rumford, ME Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2,491 | 1,832 |
1 Rumford, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Rumford, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Rumford, 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 Rumford, ME, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in So. Portland, ME and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Rumford, ME.
Rumford 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.
