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Oil Prices in Sumner, ME

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
C N Brown Co Call for price No No
CN Brown Energy Call for price No No
Blanchards Cash Fuel Call for price No No
MurrayHeutz Oil and Propane Call for price No No
Community Energy Call for price No No

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

Sumner Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
11/08/2024$2.999
11/07/2024$2.999
11/06/2024$2.999
11/05/2024$2.999
11/04/2024$2.999
11/03/2024$2.999
11/02/2024$2.999
11/01/2024$2.999
10/31/2024$2.999
10/30/2024$2.999
10/29/2024$2.999
10/28/2024$2.999
10/27/2024$2.999
10/26/2024$2.999
10/25/2024$2.999
10/24/2024$2.999
10/23/2024$2.999
10/22/2024$2.999
10/21/2024$2.999
10/20/2024$2.999
10/19/2024$2.999
10/18/2024$2.999
10/17/2024$2.999
10/16/2024$2.999
10/15/2024$2.999
10/14/2024$2.999
10/13/2024$2.999
10/12/2024$2.999
10/11/2024$2.999
10/10/2024$2.999

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Sumner, used by 183 or 52.59% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Sumner homeowners is wood, used by 159 homes (45.69%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (6), other fuels (4), propane (2).

Sumner Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelSumner Households % of Households
Heating Oil18352.6%
Wood15945.7%
Electricity61.7%
Other Fuels41.2%
Propane20.6%

Heating oil (52.6%)

Wood (45.7%)

Electricity (1.7%)

Other fuels (1.2%)

Propane (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Sumner

Heating oil has become more popular in Sumner. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes rose from 170 to 183, a 7.65% lift.

Sumner Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011151
2012188
2013206
2014186
2015196
2016181
2017170
2018153
2019189
2020193
2021188
2022183

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Sumner

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 11 to 2.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Sumner.

Electricity use for home heating in Sumner

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Sumner. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 0 to 6, a Infinity% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Sumner

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 Sumner have not yet adopted solar heating.

Sumner, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Sumner homeowners purchased a total of 131,261 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Sumner ranks 299th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Sumner ranks 3509th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Sumner’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 Sumner, the average outside temperature was 5.8° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Sumner Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202532.4° F
2023 - 202426.6° F

Sumner Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Sumner homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Sumner 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 Sumner. 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 Sumner 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 Sumner include C N Brown Co and CN Brown Energy.

Sumner Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Sumner: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Sumner: 18 miles

Average Number Of Sumner Homes Served Per Company: 36 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Sumner Oil Company: 26,252 gallons per year

Sumner, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 183 households in Sumner, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Sumner, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

52% of Sumner, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Sumner, ME HouseholdsSumner, ME Heating Oil Households
348183

5 Sumner, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 131,260 gallons of heating oil delivered to Sumner, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Sumner, 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 Sumner, ME, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in So. Portland, ME and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Sumner, ME.

Sumner 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.

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