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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Canton, ME
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon |
|---|---|
| MurrayHeutz Oil and Propane | Call for price |
| Twitchell Fuel | Call for price |
| Community Energy | Call for price |
Canton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Canton Southern families heating with number two heating oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Canton Southern is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Canton Southern. Full service companies such as or offer households annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The family does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for clients who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the fuel oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. Examples of 2 Canton Southern cash heating oil companies serving Canton Southern include MurrayHeutz Oil and Propane Inc and Twitchell Fuel co. Canton Southern Oil Company Statistics Fuel oil Companies Serving Canton Southern: 3 companies
Canton, ME Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Canton homeowners purchased a total of 175,732 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Canton ranks 265th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Canton ranks 3017th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Canton’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 Canton, the average outside temperature was 2.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Canton Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 26° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 28.4° F |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Canton Southern Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the most popular choice in Canton Southern, used by 129009 or 57 % of households. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Canton Southern families is Propane, used by 32131 homes (14 %). The rest of the homes are heated with Natural Gas (13), Electricity (10), Wood (5), and Solar (0).
Canton Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | 600 | 161 | 2304 | 953 | 0 | 80 |
| 2024 | 27 | 600 | 155 | 2304 | 864 | 0 | 42 |
| 2023 | 5 | 600 | 144 | 2304 | 780 | 0 | 8 |
| 2022 | 0 | 589 | 111 | 2373 | 747 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 561 | 84 | 2503 | 802 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 688 | 178 | 2367 | 831 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 719 | 408 | 1968 | 773 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 540 | 475 | 1803 | 821 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 499 | 463 | 1788 | 981 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 489 | 393 | 1811 | 1180 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 415 | 267 | 2120 | 1447 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 295 | 113 | 2873 | 1646 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 182 | 11 | 3086 | 1601 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 125 | 0 | 3341 | 1550 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 3838 | 1469 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4141 | 1220 | 0 | 0 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Canton Southern
Heating oil has become more prevalent in Canton Southern. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of families using fuel oil surged from 142208 to 129009, a 9 % drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Canton
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-10-29 | 192 |
| 2025-10-28 | 192 |
| 2025-10-27 | 192 |
| 2025-10-26 | 192 |
| 2025-10-25 | 192 |
| 2025-10-24 | 192 |
| 2025-10-23 | 192 |
| 2025-10-22 | 192 |
| 2025-10-21 | 192 |
| 2025-10-20 | 192 |
| 2025-10-19 | 192 |
| 2025-10-18 | 192 |
| 2025-10-17 | 192 |
| 2025-10-16 | 192 |
| 2025-10-15 | 192 |
| 2025-10-14 | 192 |
| 2025-10-13 | 192 |
| 2025-10-12 | 192 |
| 2025-10-11 | 192 |
| 2025-10-10 | 192 |
| 2025-10-09 | 192 |
| 2025-10-08 | 192 |
| 2025-10-07 | 192 |
| 2025-10-06 | 192 |
| 2025-10-05 | 192 |
| 2025-10-04 | 192 |
| 2025-10-03 | 192 |
| 2025-10-02 | 192 |
| 2025-10-01 | 192 |
| 2025-09-30 | 192 |
| 2025-09-29 | 192 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Canton Southern
Between 2012 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel ramped up from 17725 to 32131, a 81 % change. Comparing 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 18977 to 29118, a 53 % change.
Electricity use for home heating in Canton Southern
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are becoming more popular in Canton Southern. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 10338 to 23249, a 125 % change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Canton Southern
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Today, 677 homes in Canton Southern are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 384 % jump from 2012, when 140 homes had active solar heating.
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Canton Southern Heating Oil Delivery Overview
129,009 residences in Canton Southern heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Canton Southern temperatures drop as low as 35° F each winter. 57 of Canton Southern households rely on number two heating oil each winter. 35 Canton Southern Fuel Oil Companies Go The Distance With 64,504,500 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Canton Southern households last winter, the Canton Southern community relies on its 35 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Canton Southern, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to homes and businesses throughout Canton Southern and the surrounding vicinity.
74.02% of Canton, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Canton, ME Households | Canton, ME Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 331 | 245 |
3 Canton, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 175,732 gallons of heating oil delivered to Canton homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Canton 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 Canton, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in So. Portland, and Sprague in Newington, . Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Canton.
Canton 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.
