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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 47 Scarborough Suppliers

Oil Prices in Scarborough, ME

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Lowest Price Oil $2.73 Yes Yes
Vic and Sons Fuel Co $2.85 Yes Yes
Atlantic Heating Co Call for price No No
Mainely Heating Oil Call for price No No
Fieldings Oil Co Inc $3.00 Yes Yes
Maine Bio Fuel Inc $2.69 Yes Yes
AJ's Discount Oil Company $2.77 Yes Yes
Jamison Energy $2.81 Yes Yes
Nice Fuel $2.82 Yes Yes
Sea Land Energy $3.00 Yes Yes
Ruck Oil Inc $2.84 Yes Yes
Gil's Oil Service $2.74 Yes Yes
Order Oil Online $2.73 Yes Yes
Desrochers Oil $2.74 Yes Yes
Arrow Oil $2.74 Yes Yes
Higgins Energy $2.90 Yes Yes
Branch Brook Fuels Inc Call for price No No
Rinaldi Energy Llc Call for price No No
5 Star Fuel 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
DownEast Energy Call for price No No

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Scarborough, ME Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.69 $2.69 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$2.69 $2.69 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$2.69 $2.69 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$2.69 $2.69 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Scarborough Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend-$0.014
1 Month Trend-$0.066
1 Year Trend-$0.807

Scarborough 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$2.809
11/17/2024$2.818
11/16/2024$2.818
11/15/2024$2.818
11/14/2024$2.825
11/13/2024$2.829
11/12/2024$2.829
11/11/2024$2.848
11/10/2024$2.830
11/09/2024$2.830
11/08/2024$2.869
11/07/2024$2.869
11/06/2024$2.869
11/05/2024$2.869
11/04/2024$2.869
11/03/2024$2.869
11/02/2024$2.869
11/01/2024$2.869
10/31/2024$2.869
10/30/2024$2.871
10/29/2024$2.891
10/28/2024$2.891
10/27/2024$2.891
10/26/2024$2.891
10/25/2024$2.891
10/24/2024$2.878
10/23/2024$2.878

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Scarborough, used by 5,279 or 56.96% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Scarborough homeowners is propane, used by 1,479 homes (15.96%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (1,180), electricity (1,156), wood (119), and other fuels (149).

Scarborough Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelScarborough Households % of Households
Heating Oil5,27957.0%
Propane1,47916.0%
Natural Gas1,18012.7%
Electricity1,15612.5%
Wood1191.3%
Solar921.0%
Other Fuels570.6%

Heating oil (57.0%)

Propane (16.0%)

Natural gas (12.7%)

Electricity (12.5%)

Wood (1.3%)

Solar (1.0%)

Other fuels (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Scarborough

Heating oil has become more popular in Scarborough. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes rose from 4,852 to 5,279, a 8.80% lift.

Scarborough Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20115,378
20125,561
20135,433
20145,130
20155,279
20165,190
20175,007
20185,004
20195,000
20204,852
20215,061
20225,279

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Scarborough

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,289 to 1,479.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,089 to 1,180.

Electricity use for home heating in Scarborough

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Scarborough. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 800 to 1,156, a 44.50% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Scarborough

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, 92 homes in Scarborough are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 557.14% increase from 2020, when only 14 homes had installed active solar heating.

Scarborough Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Scarborough homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 47 heating oil companies that serve Scarborough 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 11 “full-service” oil companies that serve Scarborough. 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 Scarborough 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 Scarborough include Lampron Energy and Ruck Oil Inc.

Scarborough Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Scarborough: 47 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Scarborough: 18 miles

Average Number Of Scarborough Homes Served Per Company: 112 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Scarborough Oil Company: 80,563 gallons per year

Scarborough, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 5,279 households in Scarborough, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Scarborough, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

56% of Scarborough, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Scarborough, ME HouseholdsScarborough, ME Heating Oil Households
9,2685,279

47 Scarborough, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 4 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Scarborough, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Scarborough, ME community relies on its 47 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 Scarborough, 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 Scarborough, ME.

Scarborough Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Scarborough, ME today is $2.69 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Scarborough, ME ranges from a low of $2.69 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 Scarborough, ME?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $281.00 in Scarborough, ME. Prices range from $269.00 to $300.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Scarborough, ME has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.15 per gallon.

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

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

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

Today in Scarborough, ME, the price of home heating oil is $2.69 per gallon, which amounts to $269.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Scarborough, ME ranges from $2.69 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 Scarborough, ME?

The current price of home heating oil in Scarborough, ME ranges from $2.69 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 Scarborough, ME?

Heating oil prices have down in Scarborough, ME by $0.15 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $15.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Scarborough, 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 $2.69 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 Scarborough, ME?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Scarborough, ME ranges from $2.69 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 Scarborough, ME?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Scarborough, ME. Over the past year, Scarborough, 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 $3.29 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.69. 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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