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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 7 Auburn Suppliers

Oil Prices in Auburn, ME

Updated Today at 10:31 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Ness Oil Company Call for price No No
Litchfield Fuel Co $2.95 Yes Yes
Bryant Energy Inc Call for price No No
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

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Auburn, ME Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.95 $2.95 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
150$2.95 $2.95 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
200$2.95 $2.95 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
250$2.95 $2.95 Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM

Auburn Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$2.949
12/20/2024$2.949
12/19/2024$2.949
12/18/2024$2.949
12/17/2024$2.949
12/16/2024$2.949
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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Auburn, used by 5,409 or 52.22% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Auburn homeowners is natural gas, used by 2,264 homes (21.86%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (1,189), propane (907), wood (271), and other fuels (388).

Auburn Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelAuburn Households % of Households
Heating Oil5,40952.2%
Natural Gas2,26421.9%
Electricity1,18911.5%
Propane9078.8%
Wood2712.6%
Other Fuels2072.0%
Solar960.9%
No Fuel850.8%

Heating oil (52.2%)

Natural gas (21.9%)

Electricity (11.5%)

Propane (8.8%)

Wood (2.6%)

Other fuels (2.0%)

Solar (0.9%)

No fuel (0.8%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Auburn

Heating oil has become less popular in Auburn. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 6,219 to 5,409, a 13.02% drop.

Auburn Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20117,349
20127,304
20136,983
20146,639
20156,450
20166,219
20176,122
20186,255
20196,224
20205,680
20215,543
20225,409

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Auburn

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 479 to 907.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,780 to 2,264.

Electricity use for home heating in Auburn

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Auburn. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 482 to 1,189, a 146.68% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Auburn

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.

Currently, 96 homes in Auburn are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 1820.00% increase from 2016, when only 5 homes had installed active solar heating.

Auburn, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Auburn homeowners purchased a total of 4 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Auburn ranks 9th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Auburn ranks 88th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Auburn Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202535.2° F
2023 - 202430.8° F

Auburn Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Auburn homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Auburn 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 Auburn. 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 Auburn 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 Auburn include Litchfield Fuel Co and C N Brown Co.

Auburn Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Auburn: 7 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Auburn: 18 miles

Average Number Of Auburn Homes Served Per Company: 772 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Auburn Oil Company: 554,246 gallons per year

Auburn, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 5,409 households in Auburn, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Auburn, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

Auburn, ME HouseholdsAuburn, ME Heating Oil Households
10,3595,409

7 Auburn, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 4 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Auburn, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Auburn, 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 Auburn, 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 Auburn, ME.

Auburn Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The price of heating oil in Auburn, ME has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.03 per gallon.

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

Today in Auburn, ME, the price of home heating oil is $2.95 per gallon, which amounts to $294.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Auburn, ME?

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

Is heating oil going up or down in Auburn, ME?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Auburn, ME by $0.03 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $3.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Auburn, ME?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Auburn, ME. Over the past year, Auburn, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.53 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.58 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.95, and $2.58 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.95. 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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