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Oil Prices in Penobscot, ME

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Gary's Fuel Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Tidewater Oil	Call for price	No	No
Emerson Energy Fuels	Call for price	No	No

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Penobscot, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Penobscot, used by 260 or 44.14% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Penobscot homeowners is wood, used by 189 homes (32.09%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (70), propane (54), other fuels (6).

Penobscot Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Penobscot Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	260	44.1%
Wood	189	32.1%
Electricity	70	11.9%
Propane	54	9.2%
Other Fuels	6	1.0%

Heating oil (44.1%)

Wood (32.1%)

Electricity (11.9%)

Propane (9.2%)

Other fuels (1.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Penobscot

Heating oil has become less popular in Penobscot. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 295 to 260, a 11.86% drop.

Penobscot Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	293
2012	286
2013	290
2014	296
2015	296
2016	295
2017	279
2018	257
2019	295
2020	258
2021	259
2022	260

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Penobscot

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 44 to 54.

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

Electricity use for home heating in Penobscot

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Penobscot. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 54 to 70, a 29.63% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Penobscot

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 Penobscot have not yet adopted solar heating.

Penobscot, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Penobscot homeowners purchased a total of 186,491 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Penobscot ranks 253^rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Penobscot ranks 2906^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Penobscot’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 Penobscot, the average outside temperature was 5.9° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Penobscot Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	36.8° F
2023 - 2024	30.9° F

Penobscot Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Penobscot homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Penobscot 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Penobscot. Full service companies such as Gary's Fuel Oil Co Inc or Tidewater Oil 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 Penobscot 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 Penobscot include Emerson Energy Fuels and undefined.

Penobscot Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Penobscot: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Penobscot: 18 miles

Average Number Of Penobscot Homes Served Per Company: 86 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Penobscot Oil Company: 62,163 gallons per year

Penobscot, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 260 households in Penobscot, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Penobscot, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

44% of Penobscot, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Penobscot, ME Households	Penobscot, ME Heating Oil Households
589	260

3 Penobscot, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 186,490 gallons of heating oil delivered to Penobscot, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Penobscot, ME community relies on its 3 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 Penobscot, 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 Penobscot, ME.

Penobscot 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.