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Oil Prices in Searsport, ME

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Pine Tree Oil $2.85 Yes Yes
Gary's Fuel Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Tidewater Oil Call for price No No

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Searsport, ME Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.85 $2.85 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$2.85 $2.85 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$2.85 $2.85 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$2.85 $2.85 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM

Searsport Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$2.849
12/20/2024$2.849
12/19/2024$2.849
12/18/2024$2.849
12/17/2024$2.849
12/16/2024$2.849
12/15/2024$2.849
12/14/2024$2.849
12/13/2024$2.849
12/12/2024$2.849
12/11/2024$2.849
12/10/2024$2.849
12/09/2024$2.849
12/08/2024$2.849
12/07/2024$2.849
12/06/2024$2.849
12/05/2024$2.849
12/04/2024$2.849
12/03/2024$2.849
12/02/2024$2.849
10/28/2024$2.889
10/27/2024$2.889
10/26/2024$2.889
10/25/2024$2.889
10/24/2024$2.889
10/23/2024$2.889
10/22/2024$2.889
10/21/2024$2.889
10/20/2024$2.889
10/19/2024$2.889

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Searsport, used by 994 or 69.32% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Searsport homeowners is electricity, used by 290 homes (20.22%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (149), solar (6).

Searsport Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelSearsport Households % of Households
Heating Oil99469.3%
Electricity29020.2%
Propane14910.4%
Solar60.4%

Heating oil (69.3%)

Electricity (20.2%)

Propane (10.4%)

Solar (0.4%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Searsport

Heating oil has become less popular in Searsport. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,003 to 994, a 0.90% drop.

Searsport Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011755
2012758
2013821
2014802
2015906
2016931
2017946
2018936
20191,003
2020992
2021993
2022994

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Searsport

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 51 to 149.

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

Electricity use for home heating in Searsport

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Searsport. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 217 to 290, a 33.64% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Searsport

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, 6 homes in Searsport are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2019, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Searsport, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Searsport homeowners purchased a total of 712,968 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Searsport ranks 105th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Searsport ranks 1157th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Searsport’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 Searsport, the average outside temperature was 4.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Searsport Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202536.3° F
2023 - 202431.6° F

Searsport Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Searsport homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Searsport 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 Searsport. 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 Searsport 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 Searsport include Pine Tree Oil and undefined.

Searsport Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Searsport: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Searsport: 18 miles

Average Number Of Searsport Homes Served Per Company: 331 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Searsport Oil Company: 237,656 gallons per year

Searsport, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 994 households in Searsport, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Searsport, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

69% of Searsport, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Searsport, ME HouseholdsSearsport, ME Heating Oil Households
1,434994

3 Searsport, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 712,968 gallons of heating oil delivered to Searsport, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Searsport, 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 Searsport, 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 Searsport, ME.

Searsport Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The price of heating oil in Searsport, ME has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.00 per gallon.

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

Today in Searsport, ME, the price of home heating oil is $2.85 per gallon, which amounts to $284.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

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

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

Heating oil prices have gone up in Searsport, ME by $0.00 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $0.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Searsport, ME?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Searsport, ME. Over the past year, Searsport, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.54 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.69 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.85, and $2.69 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.85. 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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