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Oil Prices in Orrs Island, ME

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
DownEast Energy $2.94 Yes Yes
M W Sewall Call for price No No
AJ's Discount Oil Company Call for price No No
Kaler Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Lowest Price Oil Call for price No No
Higgins Energy Call for price No No
Kennebec Energy LLC Call for price No No
Smith Oil Call for price No No
Crowley Energy Call for price No No
Peaks Island Fuel Company Call for price No No

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Orrs Island, ME Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.94 --
150$2.94 --
200$2.94 --
250$2.94 --

Orrs Island Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$2.939
12/20/2024$2.939
12/19/2024$2.939
12/18/2024$2.939
12/17/2024$2.939
12/16/2024$2.939
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$2.813
12/09/2024$2.813
12/08/2024$2.780
12/07/2024$2.780
12/06/2024$2.809
12/05/2024$2.809
12/04/2024$2.809
12/03/2024$2.809
12/02/2024$2.809
12/01/2024$2.809
11/30/2024$2.809
11/29/2024$2.809
11/28/2024$2.809
11/27/2024$2.809
11/26/2024$2.809
11/25/2024$2.809
11/24/2024$2.809
11/23/2024$2.809
11/22/2024$2.809

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Orrs Island Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Orrs Island, used by 212 or 61.45% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Orrs Island homeowners is propane, used by 118 homes (34.20%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (28).

Orrs Island Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelOrrs Island Households % of Households
Heating Oil21261.5%
Propane11834.2%
Electricity288.1%

Heating oil (61.5%)

Propane (34.2%)

Electricity (8.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Orrs Island

Heating oil has become less popular in Orrs Island. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 242 to 212, a 12.40% drop.

Orrs Island Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011157
2012149
2013139
2014162
2015163
2016155
2017198
2018242
2019251
2020278
2021243
2022212

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Orrs Island

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 107 to 118.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Orrs Island.

Electricity use for home heating in Orrs Island

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Orrs Island. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 10 to 28, a 180.00% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Orrs Island

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 Orrs Island have not yet adopted solar heating.

Orrs Island, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Orrs Island homeowners purchased a total of 152,062 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Orrs Island ranks 279th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Orrs Island ranks 3256th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Orrs Island Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202539.5° F
2023 - 202435.1° F

Orrs Island Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Orrs Island homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 10 heating oil companies that serve Orrs Island 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 Orrs Island. Full service companies such as Lowest Price Oil 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 Orrs Island 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 Orrs Island include Crowley Energy and Kennebec Energy LLC.

Orrs Island Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Orrs Island: 10 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Orrs Island: 18 miles

Average Number Of Orrs Island Homes Served Per Company: 21 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Orrs Island Oil Company: 15,206 gallons per year

Orrs Island, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 212 households in Orrs Island, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Orrs Island, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

61% of Orrs Island, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Orrs Island, ME HouseholdsOrrs Island, ME Heating Oil Households
345212

10 Orrs Island, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 152,061 gallons of heating oil delivered to Orrs Island, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Orrs Island, ME community relies on its 10 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 Orrs Island, 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 Orrs Island, ME.

Orrs Island Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The price of heating oil in Orrs Island, ME has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.06 per gallon.

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

Today in Orrs Island, ME, the price of home heating oil is $2.94 per gallon, which amounts to $293.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Orrs Island, ME?

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

Is heating oil going up or down in Orrs Island, ME?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Orrs Island, ME by $0.06 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $6.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Orrs Island, ME?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Orrs Island, ME. Over the past year, Orrs Island, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.41 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.47 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.94, and $2.47 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.94. 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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