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Oil Prices in Bar Harbor, ME

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
No Frills Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Offshore Fuel Llc	Call for price	No	No
Emerson Energy Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Acadia Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Havey Oil	Call for price	No	No

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Bar Harbor, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Bar Harbor Heating Oil Price History

Updated on October 3, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
10/03/2024	$3.299
10/02/2024	$3.299
10/01/2024	$3.299
09/30/2024	$3.299
09/29/2024	$3.299
09/28/2024	$3.299
09/27/2024	$3.299
09/26/2024	$3.299
09/25/2024	$3.299
09/24/2024	$3.299
09/23/2024	$3.299

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Bar Harbor Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Bar Harbor, used by 998 or 49.31% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Bar Harbor homeowners is propane, used by 467 homes (23.07%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (385), electricity (375), wood (124).

Bar Harbor Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Bar Harbor Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	998	49.3%
Propane	467	23.1%
Natural Gas	385	19.0%
Electricity	375	18.5%
Wood	124	6.1%

Heating oil (49.3%)

Propane (23.1%)

Natural gas (19.0%)

Electricity (18.5%)

Wood (6.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Bar Harbor

Heating oil has become less popular in Bar Harbor. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,286 to 998, a 22.40% drop.

Bar Harbor Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,536
2012	1,713
2013	1,647
2014	1,646
2015	1,533
2016	1,501
2017	1,402
2018	1,441
2019	1,350
2020	1,286
2021	1,133
2022	998

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Bar Harbor

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 475 to 467.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 17 to 385.

Electricity use for home heating in Bar Harbor

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Bar Harbor. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 248 to 375, a 51.21% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Bar Harbor

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 Bar Harbor have not yet adopted solar heating.

Bar Harbor, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Bar Harbor homeowners purchased a total of 715,837 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Bar Harbor ranks 102^nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Bar Harbor ranks 1145^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Bar Harbor’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 Bar Harbor, the average outside temperature was 4.6° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Bar Harbor Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	37° F
2023 - 2024	32.4° F

Bar Harbor Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Bar Harbor homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Bar Harbor 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 Bar Harbor. 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 Bar Harbor 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 Bar Harbor include Acadia Fuel and Havey Oil.

Bar Harbor Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Bar Harbor: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Bar Harbor: 18 miles

Average Number Of Bar Harbor Homes Served Per Company: 199 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Bar Harbor Oil Company: 143,167 gallons per year

Bar Harbor, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 998 households in Bar Harbor, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Bar Harbor, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

49% of Bar Harbor, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Bar Harbor, ME Households	Bar Harbor, ME Heating Oil Households
2,024	998

5 Bar Harbor, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 715,837 gallons of heating oil delivered to Bar Harbor, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Bar Harbor, ME community relies on its 5 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 Bar Harbor, 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 Bar Harbor, ME.

Bar Harbor 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.