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Oil Prices in Van Buren, ME
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Inc | Call for price | No | No |
Van Buren Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Van Buren homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 1 heating oil companies that serve Van Buren 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 Van Buren. 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren include Tulsa Inc and undefined.
Van Buren Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Van Buren: 1 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Van Buren: 18 miles
Average Number Of Van Buren Homes Served Per Company: 624 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Van Buren Oil Company: 447,577 gallons per year
Van Buren, ME Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Van Buren homeowners purchased a total of 447,578 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Van Buren ranks 136th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Van Buren ranks 1671st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Van Buren’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 Van Buren, the average outside temperature was 2.0° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Van Buren Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 21.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 23.1° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Van Buren Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Van Buren, used by 624 or 81.04% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Van Buren homeowners is electricity, used by 64 homes (8.31%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (44), propane (16), coal (9), and other fuels (7).
Van Buren Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Van Buren Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 624 | 81.0% |
| Electricity | 64 | 8.3% |
| Wood | 44 | 5.7% |
| Propane | 16 | 2.1% |
| Coal | 9 | 1.2% |
| Other Fuels | 7 | 0.9% |
Heating oil (81.0%)
Electricity (8.3%)
Wood (5.7%)
Propane (2.1%)
Coal (1.2%)
Other fuels (0.9%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Van Buren
Heating oil has become less popular in Van Buren. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 681 to 624, a 8.37% drop.
Van Buren Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,026 |
| 2012 | 996 |
| 2013 | 960 |
| 2014 | 893 |
| 2015 | 796 |
| 2016 | 717 |
| 2017 | 653 |
| 2018 | 681 |
| 2019 | 695 |
| 2020 | 725 |
| 2021 | 673 |
| 2022 | 624 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Van Buren
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2 to 16.
Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Van Buren.
Electricity use for home heating in Van Buren
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Van Buren. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 102 to 64, a 37.25% decrease.
Solar use for home heating in Van Buren
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 Van Buren have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Van Buren, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 624 households in Van Buren, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Van Buren, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
81% of Van Buren, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Van Buren, ME Households | Van Buren, ME Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 770 | 624 |
1 Van Buren, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 447,577 gallons of heating oil delivered to Van Buren, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Van Buren, 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 Van Buren, ME, two of the closest terminals are Pbt in Brewer, ME and Buckeye in Bangor, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Van Buren, ME.
Van Buren 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.
