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Oil Prices in Rumford, ME

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Community Energy	Call for price	No	No

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Rumford, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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 more popular in Rumford. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,575 to 1,832, a 16.32% lift.

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 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 144 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 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 258 to 204, a 20.93% 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.

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 45^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Rumford ranks 598^th 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 5.2° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Rumford Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	31.4° F
2023 - 2024	26.2° F

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 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 2023, 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.