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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 12 Dresden Suppliers
Oil Prices in Dresden, ME
Updated Today at 12:31 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Fuel Co | $2.95 | Yes | Yes |
| DownEast Energy | $2.94 | Yes | Yes |
| Colby & Gale | Call for price | No | No |
| M W Sewall | Call for price | No | No |
| Kaler Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Kennebec Energy LLC | Call for price | No | No |
| O'Farrell Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Augusta Fuel Company | Call for price | No | No |
| CB Haskell Fuel Company Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Main Street Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
| Boothbay Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Carter's Propane Service | Call for price | No | No |
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Dresden, ME Best Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Order Size (gallons) | Credit (per gallon)(/gal) | Cash (per gallon)(/gal) | Updated At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $2.94 | $2.95 | Dec 21, 2024, 12:27 PM |
| 150 | $2.94 | $2.95 | Dec 21, 2024, 12:27 PM |
| 200 | $2.94 | $2.95 | Dec 21, 2024, 12:27 PM |
| 250 | $2.94 | $2.95 | Dec 21, 2024, 12:27 PM |
Dresden Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 12/21/2024 | $2.944 |
| 12/20/2024 | $2.944 |
| 12/19/2024 | $2.944 |
| 12/18/2024 | $2.944 |
| 12/17/2024 | $2.944 |
| 12/16/2024 | $2.944 |
| 12/15/2024 | $2.939 |
| 12/14/2024 | $2.939 |
| 12/13/2024 | $2.939 |
| 12/12/2024 | $2.939 |
| 12/11/2024 | $2.939 |
| 12/10/2024 | $2.939 |
| 12/09/2024 | $2.939 |
| 12/08/2024 | $2.839 |
| 12/07/2024 | $2.839 |
| 12/06/2024 | $2.839 |
| 12/05/2024 | $2.839 |
| 12/04/2024 | $2.839 |
| 12/03/2024 | $2.839 |
| 12/02/2024 | $2.839 |
| 12/01/2024 | $2.839 |
| 11/30/2024 | $2.839 |
| 11/29/2024 | $2.839 |
| 11/28/2024 | $2.839 |
| 11/27/2024 | $2.839 |
| 11/26/2024 | $2.839 |
| 11/25/2024 | $2.839 |
| 11/24/2024 | $2.839 |
| 11/23/2024 | $2.839 |
| 11/22/2024 | $2.839 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Dresden Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Dresden, used by 477 or 74.53% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Dresden homeowners is propane, used by 86 homes (13.44%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (66), other fuels (9), electricity (7).
Dresden Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Dresden Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 477 | 74.5% |
| Propane | 86 | 13.4% |
| Wood | 66 | 10.3% |
| Other Fuels | 9 | 1.4% |
| Electricity | 7 | 1.1% |
Heating oil (74.5%)
Propane (13.4%)
Wood (10.3%)
Other fuels (1.4%)
Electricity (1.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dresden
Heating oil has become less popular in Dresden. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 487 to 477, a 2.05% drop.
Dresden Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 517 |
| 2012 | 513 |
| 2013 | 505 |
| 2014 | 501 |
| 2015 | 544 |
| 2016 | 522 |
| 2017 | 498 |
| 2018 | 503 |
| 2019 | 487 |
| 2020 | 579 |
| 2021 | 526 |
| 2022 | 477 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dresden
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 59 to 86.
Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Dresden.
Electricity use for home heating in Dresden
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Dresden. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 15 to 7, a 53.33% decrease.
Solar use for home heating in Dresden
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 Dresden have not yet adopted solar heating.
Dresden, ME Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Dresden homeowners purchased a total of 342,139 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Dresden ranks 168th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Dresden ranks 2026th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Dresden’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 Dresden, the average outside temperature was 4.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Dresden Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 35.9° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 31.9° F |
Dresden Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Dresden homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 12 heating oil companies that serve Dresden 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 Dresden. 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 Dresden 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 Dresden include Kennebec Energy LLC and Kaler Oil Co Inc.
Dresden Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Dresden: 12 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Dresden: 18 miles
Average Number Of Dresden Homes Served Per Company: 39 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Dresden Oil Company: 28,511 gallons per year
Dresden, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 477 households in Dresden, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dresden, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
74% of Dresden, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Dresden, ME Households | Dresden, ME Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 640 | 477 |
12 Dresden, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 342,138 gallons of heating oil delivered to Dresden, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Dresden, ME community relies on its 12 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 Dresden, ME, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in So. Portland, ME and Citgo in Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Dresden, ME.
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