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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 6 South China Suppliers

Oil Prices in South China, ME

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
MA Haskell Fuel Company LLC $2.90 Yes Yes
Fabian Oil Inc Call for price No No
Fabian Discount Online Call for price No No
Summit Natural Gas Call for price No No
Augusta Fuel Company Call for price No No
CB Haskell Fuel Company Inc Call for price No No

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

South China, ME Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.90 --
150$2.90 --
200$2.90 --
250$2.90 --

South China Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$2.899
12/20/2024$2.899
12/19/2024$2.899
12/18/2024$2.899
12/17/2024$2.899
12/16/2024$2.899
12/10/2024$2.799
12/09/2024$2.799
12/08/2024$2.799
12/07/2024$2.799
12/06/2024$2.799
12/05/2024$2.799
12/04/2024$2.799
12/03/2024$2.799
12/02/2024$2.799
12/01/2024$2.799
11/30/2024$2.799
11/29/2024$2.799
11/28/2024$2.799
11/27/2024$2.799
11/26/2024$2.799
11/25/2024$2.799
11/24/2024$2.799
11/23/2024$2.799
11/22/2024$2.799
11/21/2024$2.799
11/20/2024$2.799
11/19/2024$2.799
11/18/2024$2.799
11/17/2024$2.799

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: South China Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in South China, used by 1,177 or 56.86% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for South China homeowners is propane, used by 656 homes (31.69%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (296), no fuel (30), electricity (25).

South China Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelSouth China Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,17756.9%
Propane65631.7%
Wood29614.3%
No Fuel301.4%
Electricity251.2%

Heating oil (56.9%)

Propane (31.7%)

Wood (14.3%)

No fuel (1.4%)

Electricity (1.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in South China

Heating oil has become more popular in South China. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,118 to 1,177, a 5.28% lift.

South China Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,383
20121,290
20131,229
20141,243
20151,151
20161,140
20171,165
20181,118
20191,122
20201,007
20211,089
20221,177

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in South China

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 159 to 656.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in South China.

Electricity use for home heating in South China

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in South China. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 103 to 25, a 75.73% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in South China

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 South China have not yet adopted solar heating.

South China, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, South China homeowners purchased a total of 844,229 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, South China ranks 83rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, South China ranks 984th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

South China’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 South China, the average outside temperature was 4.4° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

South China Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202535° F
2023 - 202430.6° F

South China Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For South China homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve South China 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 South China. Full service companies such as MA Haskell Fuel Company LLC 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 South China 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 South China include Fabian Discount Online and Fabian Oil Inc.

South China Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving South China: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to South China: 18 miles

Average Number Of South China Homes Served Per Company: 196 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per South China Oil Company: 140,704 gallons per year

South China, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,177 households in South China, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when South China, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

South China, ME HouseholdsSouth China, ME Heating Oil Households
2,0701,177

6 South China, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 844,229 gallons of heating oil delivered to South China, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the South China, ME community relies on its 6 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 South China, 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 South China, ME.

South China Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The price of heating oil in South China, ME has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.10 per gallon.

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

Today in South China, ME, the price of home heating oil is $2.90 per gallon, which amounts to $289.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in South China, ME?

Heating oil prices in South China, ME have not changed in the last 24 hours.

Is heating oil going up or down in South China, ME?

Heating oil prices have gone up in South China, ME by $0.10 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $10.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in South China, ME?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in South China, ME. Over the past year, South China, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.63 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.73 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.90, and $2.73 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.90. 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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