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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 5 Old Town Suppliers

Oil Prices in Old Town, ME

Updated Today at 10:31 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
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Pushaw Energy Call for price No No
RH Foster Energy Call for price No No
Morin Fuel Call for price No No
Clean Green Energy Call for price No No

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Old Town, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Old Town Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Old Town, used by 1,761 or 46.37% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Old Town homeowners is electricity, used by 685 homes (18.04%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (502), propane (408), wood (307), and other fuels (185).

Old Town Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelOld Town Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,76146.4%
Electricity68518.0%
Natural Gas50213.2%
Propane40810.7%
Wood3078.1%
Other Fuels1854.9%

Heating oil (46.4%)

Electricity (18.0%)

Natural gas (13.2%)

Propane (10.7%)

Wood (8.1%)

Other fuels (4.9%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Old Town

Heating oil has become less popular in Old Town. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,545 to 1,761, a 30.81% drop.

Old Town Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20113,183
20123,010
20133,011
20142,950
20152,699
20162,545
20172,575
20182,261
20192,193
20202,208
20211,972
20221,761

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Old Town

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 197 to 408.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 386 to 502.

Electricity use for home heating in Old Town

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Old Town. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 323 to 685, a 112.07% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Old Town

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 Old Town have not yet adopted solar heating.

Old Town, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Old Town homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Old Town ranks 49th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Old Town ranks 635th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Old Town’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 Old Town, the average outside temperature was 4.4° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Old Town Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202534.2° F
2023 - 202429.8° F

Old Town Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Old Town homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Old Town 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 Old Town. 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 Old Town 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 Old Town include Morin Fuel and Marquis Heating Inc.

Old Town Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Old Town: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Old Town: 18 miles

Average Number Of Old Town Homes Served Per Company: 352 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Old Town Oil Company: 252,623 gallons per year

Old Town, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,761 households in Old Town, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Old Town, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

46% of Old Town, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Old Town, ME HouseholdsOld Town, ME Heating Oil Households
3,7981,761

5 Old Town, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Old Town, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Old Town, ME community relies on its 5 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 Old Town, 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 Old Town, ME.

Old Town 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.

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