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Oil Prices in Litchfield, ME

Updated Today at 10:28 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Litchfield Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Kaler Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Kennebec Energy LLC	Call for price	No	No
O'Farrell Energy	Call for price	No	No
Ness Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Summit Natural Gas	Call for price	No	No
Augusta Fuel Company	Call for price	No	No
Main Street Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Blanchards Cash Fuel	Call for price	No	No

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Litchfield, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Litchfield Heating Oil Price History

Updated on December 29, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/29/2024	$2.949
12/28/2024	$2.949
12/27/2024	$2.949
12/26/2024	$2.949
12/25/2024	$2.949
12/24/2024	$2.949
12/23/2024	$2.949
12/22/2024	$2.949
12/21/2024	$2.949
12/20/2024	$2.949
12/19/2024	$2.949
12/18/2024	$2.949
12/17/2024	$2.949
12/16/2024	$2.949
11/15/2024	$2.759
11/14/2024	$2.759
11/13/2024	$2.759
11/12/2024	$2.759
11/11/2024	$2.759
11/10/2024	$2.759
11/09/2024	$2.759
11/08/2024	$2.759
11/07/2024	$2.759
11/06/2024	$2.759
11/05/2024	$2.759
11/04/2024	$2.759
11/03/2024	$2.759
11/02/2024	$2.759
11/01/2024	$2.759
10/31/2024	$2.759

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Litchfield, used by 757 or 50.67% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Litchfield homeowners is propane, used by 344 homes (23.03%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (258), electricity (138), natural gas (19).

Litchfield Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Litchfield Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	757	50.7%
Propane	344	23.0%
Wood	258	17.3%
Electricity	138	9.2%
Natural Gas	19	1.3%

Heating oil (50.7%)

Propane (23.0%)

Wood (17.3%)

Electricity (9.2%)

Natural gas (1.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Litchfield

Heating oil has become less popular in Litchfield. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 982 to 757, a 22.91% drop.

Litchfield Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,021
2012	1,042
2013	982
2014	1,025
2015	1,097
2016	988
2017	932
2018	946
2019	973
2020	834
2021	795
2022	757

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Litchfield

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 122 to 344.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 0 to 19.

Electricity use for home heating in Litchfield

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Litchfield. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 31 to 138, a 345.16% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Litchfield

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 Litchfield have not yet adopted solar heating.

Litchfield, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Litchfield homeowners purchased a total of 542,975 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Litchfield ranks 122^nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Litchfield ranks 1429^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Litchfield’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 Litchfield, the average outside temperature was 2.9° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Litchfield Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	34.8° F
2023 - 2024	31.9° F

Litchfield Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Litchfield homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve Litchfield 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Litchfield. Full service companies such as Ness Oil Company 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 Litchfield 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 Litchfield include Kennebec Energy LLC and Kaler Oil Co Inc.

Litchfield Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Litchfield: 9 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Litchfield: 18 miles

Average Number Of Litchfield Homes Served Per Company: 84 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Litchfield Oil Company: 60,330 gallons per year

Litchfield, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 757 households in Litchfield, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Litchfield, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

50% of Litchfield, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Litchfield, ME Households	Litchfield, ME Heating Oil Households
1,494	757

9 Litchfield, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 542,974 gallons of heating oil delivered to Litchfield, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Litchfield, ME community relies on its 9 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 Litchfield, 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 Litchfield, ME.

Litchfield 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.