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Oil Prices in Oakland, ME
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabian Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Fabian Discount Online | Call for price | No | No |
| Summit Natural Gas | Call for price | No | No |
Oakland Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Oakland homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Oakland 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 Oakland. 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 Oakland 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 Oakland include Fabian Discount Online and Fabian Oil Inc.
Oakland Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Oakland: 3 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Oakland: 18 miles
Average Number Of Oakland Homes Served Per Company: 580 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Oakland Oil Company: 416,017 gallons per year
Oakland, ME Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Oakland homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Oakland ranks 51st for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Oakland ranks 647th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Oakland’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 Oakland, the average outside temperature was 2.0° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Oakland Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 28° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 30° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Oakland Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Oakland, used by 1,740 or 57.54% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Oakland homeowners is propane, used by 589 homes (19.48%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (504), wood (292), other fuels (56).
Oakland Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Oakland Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 1,740 | 57.5% |
| Propane | 589 | 19.5% |
| Electricity | 504 | 16.7% |
| Wood | 292 | 9.7% |
| Other Fuels | 56 | 1.9% |
Heating oil (57.5%)
Propane (19.5%)
Electricity (16.7%)
Wood (9.7%)
Other fuels (1.9%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Oakland
Heating oil has become less popular in Oakland. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,331 to 1,740, a 25.35% drop.
Oakland Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,373 |
| 2012 | 2,331 |
| 2013 | 2,166 |
| 2014 | 2,235 |
| 2015 | 2,165 |
| 2016 | 2,060 |
| 2017 | 1,990 |
| 2018 | 2,002 |
| 2019 | 1,928 |
| 2020 | 2,014 |
| 2021 | 1,872 |
| 2022 | 1,740 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Oakland
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 144 to 589.
Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Oakland.
Electricity use for home heating in Oakland
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Oakland. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 77 to 504, a 554.55% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Oakland
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 Oakland have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Oakland, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 1,740 households in Oakland, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Oakland, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
57% of Oakland, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Oakland, ME Households | Oakland, ME Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 3,024 | 1,740 |
3 Oakland, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Oakland, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, ME.
Oakland 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.
