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Oil Prices in South Paris, ME

Updated Today at 12:38 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
C N Brown Co	Call for price	No	No
CN Brown Energy	Call for price	No	No
Bryant Energy Inc	Call for price	No	No
Dirigo Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Ness Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Blanchards Cash Fuel	Call for price	No	No
MurrayHeutz Oil and Propane	Call for price	No	No

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South Paris, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

South Paris Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average 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: South Paris Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in South Paris, used by 1,700 or 75.99% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for South Paris homeowners is propane, used by 260 homes (11.62%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (180), wood (156).

South Paris Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	South Paris Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	1,700	76.0%
Propane	260	11.6%
Electricity	180	8.1%
Wood	156	7.0%

Heating oil (76.0%)

Propane (11.6%)

Electricity (8.1%)

Wood (7.0%)

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

Heating oil has become more popular in South Paris. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,194 to 1,700, a 42.38% lift.

South Paris Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,487
2012	1,542
2013	1,524
2014	1,457
2015	1,444
2016	1,401
2017	1,275
2018	1,190
2019	1,263
2020	1,194
2021	1,425
2022	1,700

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

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 207 to 260.

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

Electricity use for home heating in South Paris

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in South Paris. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 118 to 180, a 52.54% increase.

Solar use for home heating in South Paris

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 Paris have not yet adopted solar heating.

South Paris, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, South Paris homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, South Paris ranks 53^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, South Paris ranks 656^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

South Paris’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 Paris, the average outside temperature was 3.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

South Paris Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	32.4° F
2023 - 2024	29.4° F

South Paris Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For South Paris homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve South Paris 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 Paris. Full service companies such as Ness Oil Company 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 Paris 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 Paris include C N Brown Co and CN Brown Energy.

South Paris Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving South Paris: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to South Paris: 18 miles

Average Number Of South Paris Homes Served Per Company: 242 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per South Paris Oil Company: 174,194 gallons per year

South Paris, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,700 households in South Paris, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when South Paris, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

75% of South Paris, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

South Paris, ME Households	South Paris, ME Heating Oil Households
2,237	1,700

7 South Paris, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to South Paris, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the South Paris, ME community relies on its 7 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 Paris, 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 South Paris, ME.

South Paris 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.