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Oil Prices in Sorrento, ME

Updated Today at 12:38 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
No Frills Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Offshore Fuel Llc	Call for price	No	No
Hometown Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Emerson Energy Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Acadia Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Havey Oil	Call for price	No	No

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Sorrento, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Sorrento, ME

Sorrento Heating Oil Price History

Updated on October 3, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
10/03/2024	$3.299
10/02/2024	$3.299
10/01/2024	$3.299
09/30/2024	$3.299
09/29/2024	$3.299
09/28/2024	$3.299
09/27/2024	$3.299
09/26/2024	$3.299
09/25/2024	$3.299
09/24/2024	$3.299
09/23/2024	$3.299

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Sorrento, used by 82 or 55.78% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Sorrento homeowners is propane, used by 21 homes (14.29%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (20), electricity (12), other fuels (4), and other fuels (2).

Sorrento Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Sorrento Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	82	55.8%
Propane	21	14.3%
Wood	20	13.6%
Electricity	12	8.2%
Other Fuels	4	2.7%
Solar	2	1.4%

Heating oil (55.8%)

Propane (14.3%)

Wood (13.6%)

Electricity (8.2%)

Other fuels (2.7%)

Solar (1.4%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Sorrento

Heating oil has become more popular in Sorrento. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 77 to 82, a 6.49% lift.

Sorrento Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	93
2012	78
2013	90
2014	82
2015	76
2016	77
2017	80
2018	65
2019	66
2020	58
2021	69
2022	82

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Sorrento

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 29 to 21.

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

Electricity use for home heating in Sorrento

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Sorrento. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 0 to 12, a Infinity% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Sorrento

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, 2 homes in Sorrento are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2016, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Sorrento, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Sorrento homeowners purchased a total of 58,816 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Sorrento ranks 362^nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Sorrento ranks 4677^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

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

Sorrento Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	37.1° F
2023 - 2024	32.4° F

Sorrento Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Sorrento homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Sorrento 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 Sorrento. 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 Sorrento 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 Sorrento include Hometown Fuel and Acadia Fuel.

Sorrento Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Sorrento: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Sorrento: 18 miles

Average Number Of Sorrento Homes Served Per Company: 13 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Sorrento Oil Company: 9,802 gallons per year

Sorrento, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 82 households in Sorrento, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Sorrento, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

55% of Sorrento, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Sorrento, ME Households	Sorrento, ME Heating Oil Households
147	82

6 Sorrento, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 58,816 gallons of heating oil delivered to Sorrento, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Sorrento, ME community relies on its 6 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 Sorrento, ME, two of the closest terminals are Pbt in Brewer, ME and Buckeye in Bangor, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Sorrento, ME.

Sorrento 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.