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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 10 Bowdoinham Suppliers

Oil Prices in Bowdoinham, ME

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
O'Farrell Energy Call for price No No
Litchfield Fuel Co $2.95 Yes Yes
DownEast Energy $2.94 Yes Yes
M W Sewall Call for price No No
Kaler Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Kennebec Energy LLC Call for price No No
Crowley Energy Call for price No No
Main Street Fuels Call for price No No
Boothbay Energy Call for price No No
Carter's Propane Service Call for price No No

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Bowdoinham, ME Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.94 $2.95 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$2.94 $2.95 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$2.94 $2.95 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$2.94 $2.95 Dec 21, 2024, 3:00 PM

Bowdoinham Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$2.944
12/20/2024$2.944
12/19/2024$2.944
12/18/2024$2.944
12/17/2024$2.944
12/16/2024$2.944
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$2.939
12/09/2024$2.939
12/08/2024$2.839
12/07/2024$2.839
12/06/2024$2.839
12/05/2024$2.839
12/04/2024$2.839
12/03/2024$2.839
12/02/2024$2.839
12/01/2024$2.839
11/30/2024$2.839
11/29/2024$2.839
11/28/2024$2.839
11/27/2024$2.839
11/26/2024$2.839
11/25/2024$2.839
11/24/2024$2.839
11/23/2024$2.839
11/22/2024$2.839

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Bowdoinham, used by 786 or 67.53% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Bowdoinham homeowners is wood, used by 234 homes (20.10%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (122), electricity (55).

Bowdoinham Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelBowdoinham Households % of Households
Heating Oil78667.5%
Wood23420.1%
Propane12210.5%
Electricity554.7%

Heating oil (67.5%)

Wood (20.1%)

Propane (10.5%)

Electricity (4.7%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Bowdoinham

Heating oil has become more popular in Bowdoinham. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 752 to 786, a 4.52% lift.

Bowdoinham Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011736
2012771
2013721
2014771
2015674
2016752
2017723
2018793
2019882
2020949
2021864
2022786

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Bowdoinham

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 89 to 122.

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

Electricity use for home heating in Bowdoinham

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Bowdoinham. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 15 to 55, a 266.67% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Bowdoinham

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 Bowdoinham have not yet adopted solar heating.

Bowdoinham, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Bowdoinham homeowners purchased a total of 563,776 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Bowdoinham ranks 120th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Bowdoinham ranks 1387th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Bowdoinham’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 Bowdoinham, the average outside temperature was 3.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Bowdoinham Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202535.6° F
2023 - 202431.9° F

Bowdoinham Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Bowdoinham homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 10 heating oil companies that serve Bowdoinham 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 Bowdoinham. 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 Bowdoinham 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 Bowdoinham include Crowley Energy and Kennebec Energy LLC.

Bowdoinham Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Bowdoinham: 10 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Bowdoinham: 18 miles

Average Number Of Bowdoinham Homes Served Per Company: 78 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Bowdoinham Oil Company: 56,377 gallons per year

Bowdoinham, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 786 households in Bowdoinham, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Bowdoinham, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

67% of Bowdoinham, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Bowdoinham, ME HouseholdsBowdoinham, ME Heating Oil Households
1,164786

10 Bowdoinham, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 563,775 gallons of heating oil delivered to Bowdoinham, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Bowdoinham, 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 Bowdoinham, 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 Bowdoinham, ME.

Bowdoinham Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The price of heating oil in Bowdoinham, ME has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.03 per gallon.

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

Today in Bowdoinham, 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 Bowdoinham, ME?

Heating oil prices in Bowdoinham, ME have fallen in the last day by -$0.01.

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

Heating oil prices have gone up in Bowdoinham, ME by $0.03 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $3.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Bowdoinham, ME?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Bowdoinham, ME. Over the past year, Bowdoinham, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.46 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.51 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.94, and $2.52 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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