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Oil Prices in Rockland, ME

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

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Rockland, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Rockland, used by 1,828 or 57.83% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Rockland homeowners is propane, used by 623 homes (19.71%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (432), wood (255), other fuels (60), and other fuels (60).

Rockland Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Rockland Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	1,828	57.8%
Propane	623	19.7%
Electricity	432	13.7%
Wood	255	8.1%
Other Fuels	60	1.9%
Natural Gas	15	0.5%

Heating oil (57.8%)

Propane (19.7%)

Electricity (13.7%)

Wood (8.1%)

Other fuels (1.9%)

Natural gas (0.5%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Rockland

Heating oil has become less popular in Rockland. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,249 to 1,828, a 18.72% drop.

Rockland Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,415
2012	2,427
2013	2,410
2014	2,249
2015	2,350
2016	2,328
2017	2,402
2018	2,311
2019	2,316
2020	2,269
2021	2,037
2022	1,828

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Rockland

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 464 to 623.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 36 to 15.

Electricity use for home heating in Rockland

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Rockland. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 418 to 432, a 3.35% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Rockland

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 Rockland have not yet adopted solar heating.

Rockland Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Rockland homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 1 heating oil companies that serve Rockland 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 Rockland. 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 Rockland 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 Rockland include undefined and undefined.

Rockland Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Rockland: 1 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Rockland: 18 miles

Average Number Of Rockland Homes Served Per Company: 1,828 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Rockland Oil Company: 1,311,173 gallons per year

Rockland, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,828 households in Rockland, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Rockland, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Rockland, ME Households	Rockland, ME Heating Oil Households
3,161	1,828

1 Rockland, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Rockland, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Rockland, 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 Rockland, ME, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Bangor, ME and Pbt in Brewer, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Rockland, ME.

Rockland 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.