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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 35 Alfred Suppliers

Oil Prices in Alfred, ME

Updated Today at 02:34 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Alfred Oil Call for price No No
Top It Off Oil Call for price No No
Fieldings Oil Co Inc $3.00 Yes Yes
Ruck Oil Inc $2.84 Yes Yes
Gil's Oil Service $2.74 Yes Yes
Desrochers Oil $2.74 Yes Yes
Arrow Oil $2.74 Yes Yes
Carroll Fuel Company J P Call for price No No
Garthwaite Energy Inc Call for price No No
Quality Fuels Llc Call for price No No
Branch Brook Fuels Inc Call for price No No
Rinaldi Energy Llc Call for price No No
Roberge Energy Llc Call for price No No
Eagle Oil Call for price No No
Fleurent Fuel Company Call for price No No
Willow Creek Fuels Call for price No No
Winterwood Fuel & Water Call for price No No
Beaupre Fuel Call for price No No
Conroy's Oil Service Call for price No No
D & J Fuels LLC Call for price No No
Champagne's Energy Call for price No No
Seacoast Energy Call for price No No
Paquette Oil Call for price No No
Integrity Oil Call for price No No
Rymes Call for price No No
Noble Fuels Inc Call for price No No
EMERY MILLS ENERGY INC Call for price No No
Bargain Fuel Call for price No No
Stadig Fuels Inc Call for price No No
Garrett Pillsbury Plumbing & Heating Call for price No No
Arrow Oil Company Call for price No No
Ruck Oil Inc Call for price No No
Provencher Fuels Call for price No No
Fleurent Fuel Call for price No No
Vadnais Oil Call for price No No

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Alfred, ME Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.74 $2.74 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$2.74 $2.74 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$2.74 $2.74 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$2.74 $2.74 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Alfred Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend-$0.020
1 Month Trend-$0.064
1 Year Trend-$0.836

Alfred Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
11/21/2024$2.811
11/20/2024$2.811
11/19/2024$2.811
11/18/2024$2.804
11/17/2024$2.831
11/16/2024$2.831
11/15/2024$2.831
11/14/2024$2.831
11/13/2024$2.831
11/12/2024$2.831
11/11/2024$2.893
11/10/2024$2.870
11/09/2024$2.870
11/08/2024$2.865
11/07/2024$2.865
11/06/2024$2.865
11/05/2024$2.865
11/04/2024$2.865
11/03/2024$2.865
11/02/2024$2.865
11/01/2024$2.865
10/31/2024$2.865
10/30/2024$2.865
10/29/2024$2.885
10/28/2024$2.903
10/27/2024$2.903
10/26/2024$2.903
10/25/2024$2.903
10/24/2024$2.877
10/23/2024$2.884

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Alfred, used by 1,897 or 62.55% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Alfred homeowners is propane, used by 845 homes (27.86%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (342), electricity (99), other fuels (2).

Alfred Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelAlfred Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,89762.6%
Propane84527.9%
Wood34211.3%
Electricity993.3%
Other Fuels20.1%

Heating oil (62.6%)

Propane (27.9%)

Wood (11.3%)

Electricity (3.3%)

Other fuels (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Alfred

Heating oil has become less popular in Alfred. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,066 to 1,897, a 8.18% drop.

Alfred Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20112,023
20121,853
20131,852
20141,818
20151,890
20161,927
20171,962
20181,992
20192,066
20202,191
20212,039
20221,897

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Alfred

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 351 to 845.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Alfred.

Electricity use for home heating in Alfred

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Alfred. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 87 to 99, a 13.79% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Alfred

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 Alfred have not yet adopted solar heating.

Alfred, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Alfred homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Alfred ranks 41st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Alfred ranks 576th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Alfred’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 Alfred, the average outside temperature was 1.6° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Alfred Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
Winter 2023 - 202431.1° F
Winter 2022 - 202329.5° F

Alfred Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Alfred homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 35 heating oil companies that serve Alfred 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 5 “full-service” oil companies that serve Alfred. Full service companies such as Arrow Oil Company or Alfred Oil 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 Alfred 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 Alfred include EMERY MILLS ENERGY INC and Ruck Oil Inc.

Alfred Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Alfred: 35 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Alfred: 18 miles

Average Number Of Alfred Homes Served Per Company: 54 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Alfred Oil Company: 38,876 gallons per year

Alfred, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,897 households in Alfred, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Alfred, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

62% of Alfred, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Alfred, ME HouseholdsAlfred, ME Heating Oil Households
3,0331,897

35 Alfred, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Alfred, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Alfred, ME community relies on its 35 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 Alfred, ME, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in So. Portland, ME and Buckeye in South Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Alfred, ME.

Alfred Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Alfred, ME?

The best price of home heating oil in Alfred, ME today is $2.74 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Alfred, ME ranges from a low of $2.74 to a high of $3.00. The average heating oil price in Maine state is $2.81.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Alfred, ME?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $281.00 in Alfred, ME. Prices range from $273.90 to $300.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Alfred, ME has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.12 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Alfred, ME?

The average price of home heating oil in Alfred, ME is $2.81 per gallon.

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

Today in Alfred, ME, the price of home heating oil is $2.74 per gallon, which amounts to $273.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Alfred, ME?

The current price of heating oil in Alfred, ME ranges from $2.74 to $3.00 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.81 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Alfred, ME?

The current price of home heating oil in Alfred, ME ranges from $2.74 to $3.00 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

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

Heating oil prices have down in Alfred, ME by $0.12 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $12.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Alfred, ME?

As of today, November 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $2.81 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.74 to $3.00 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Alfred, ME?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Alfred, ME ranges from $2.74 to $3.00 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Alfred, ME?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Alfred, ME. Over the past year, Alfred, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.98 for a 100-gallon order. This is $3.17 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.81, and $3.24 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.74. 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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