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Oil Prices in Newcastle, ME

Updated Today at 12:31 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Colby & Gale	Call for price	No	No
M W Sewall	Call for price	No	No
Kaler Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
O'Farrell Energy	Call for price	No	No
CB Haskell Fuel Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Main Street Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Boothbay Energy	Call for price	No	No
Carter's Propane Service	Call for price	No	No

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Newcastle, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Newcastle Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 15, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/15/2024	$2.759
11/14/2024	$2.759
11/13/2024	$2.759
11/12/2024	$2.759
11/11/2024	$2.759
11/10/2024	$2.759
11/09/2024	$2.759
11/08/2024	$2.759
11/07/2024	$2.759
11/06/2024	$2.759
11/05/2024	$2.759
11/04/2024	$2.759
11/03/2024	$2.759
11/02/2024	$2.759
11/01/2024	$2.759
10/31/2024	$2.759
10/30/2024	$2.759
10/29/2024	$2.759
10/28/2024	$2.759
10/27/2024	$2.759
10/26/2024	$2.759
10/25/2024	$2.759
10/24/2024	$2.759
10/23/2024	$2.809
10/22/2024	$2.809
10/21/2024	$2.809
10/20/2024	$2.809
10/19/2024	$2.809
10/18/2024	$2.809
10/17/2024	$2.809

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Newcastle, used by 478 or 57.04% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Newcastle homeowners is electricity, used by 185 homes (22.08%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (121), wood (88), natural gas (16), and other fuels (15).

Newcastle Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Newcastle Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	478	57.0%
Electricity	185	22.1%
Propane	121	14.4%
Wood	88	10.5%
Natural Gas	16	1.9%
Other Fuels	7	0.8%
Solar	5	0.6%
No Fuel	3	0.4%

Heating oil (57.0%)

Electricity (22.1%)

Propane (14.4%)

Wood (10.5%)

Natural gas (1.9%)

Other fuels (0.8%)

Solar (0.6%)

No fuel (0.4%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Newcastle

Heating oil has become less popular in Newcastle. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 555 to 478, a 13.87% drop.

Newcastle Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	523
2012	530
2013	555
2014	587
2015	562
2016	558
2017	542
2018	497
2019	459
2020	446
2021	462
2022	478

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Newcastle

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 52 to 121.

Between 2013 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 Newcastle

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Newcastle. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 37 to 185, a 400.00% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Newcastle

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.

Currently, 5 homes in Newcastle are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2013, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Newcastle, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Newcastle homeowners purchased a total of 342,856 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Newcastle ranks 167^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Newcastle ranks 2020^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Newcastle’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 Newcastle, the average outside temperature was 5.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Newcastle Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	37.4° F
2023 - 2024	32.4° F

Newcastle Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Newcastle homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Newcastle 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 Newcastle. 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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle include Kaler Oil Co Inc and Boothbay Energy.

Newcastle Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Newcastle: 8 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Newcastle: 18 miles

Average Number Of Newcastle Homes Served Per Company: 59 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Newcastle Oil Company: 42,857 gallons per year

Newcastle, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 478 households in Newcastle, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Newcastle, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

57% of Newcastle, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Newcastle, ME Households	Newcastle, ME Heating Oil Households
838	478

8 Newcastle, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 342,856 gallons of heating oil delivered to Newcastle, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Newcastle, ME community relies on its 8 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 Newcastle, 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 Newcastle, ME.

Newcastle 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.