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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 6 West Paris Suppliers

Oil Prices in West Paris, ME

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Bryant Energy Inc Call for price No No
C N Brown Co Call for price No No
Dirigo Fuels Call for price No No
CN Brown Energy Call for price No No
MurrayHeutz Oil and Propane Call for price No No
Community Energy Call for price No No

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West Paris, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

West Paris Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
11/08/2024$2.999
11/07/2024$2.999
11/06/2024$2.999
11/05/2024$2.999
11/04/2024$2.999
11/03/2024$2.999
11/02/2024$2.999
11/01/2024$2.999
10/31/2024$2.999
10/30/2024$2.999
10/29/2024$2.999
10/28/2024$2.999
10/27/2024$2.999
10/26/2024$2.999
10/25/2024$2.999
10/24/2024$2.999
10/23/2024$2.999
10/22/2024$2.999
10/21/2024$2.999
10/20/2024$2.999
10/19/2024$2.999
10/18/2024$2.999
10/17/2024$2.999
10/16/2024$2.999
10/15/2024$2.999
10/14/2024$2.999
10/13/2024$2.999
10/12/2024$2.999
10/11/2024$2.999
10/10/2024$2.999

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: West Paris Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in West Paris, used by 361 or 56.58% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for West Paris homeowners is wood, used by 141 homes (22.10%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (77), propane (37), natural gas (12), and other fuels (18).

West Paris Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelWest Paris Households % of Households
Heating Oil36156.6%
Wood14122.1%
Electricity7712.1%
Propane375.8%
Natural Gas121.9%
No Fuel111.7%
Other Fuels50.8%
Solar20.3%

Heating oil (56.6%)

Wood (22.1%)

Electricity (12.1%)

Propane (5.8%)

Natural gas (1.9%)

No fuel (1.7%)

Other fuels (0.8%)

Solar (0.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in West Paris

Heating oil has become less popular in West Paris. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 425 to 361, a 15.06% drop.

West Paris Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011479
2012425
2013353
2014339
2015326
2016314
2017302
2018359
2019374
2020442
2021400
2022361

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in West Paris

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 15 to 37.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 5 to 12.

Electricity use for home heating in West Paris

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in West Paris. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 12 to 77, a 541.67% increase.

Solar use for home heating in West Paris

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 West Paris are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 50.00% decrease from 2012, when only 4 homes had installed active solar heating.

West Paris, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, West Paris homeowners purchased a total of 258,935 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, West Paris ranks 208th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, West Paris ranks 2401st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

West Paris’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 West Paris, the average outside temperature was 5.8° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

West Paris Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202532.4° F
2023 - 202426.6° F

West Paris Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For West Paris homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve West Paris 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 West Paris. 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 West Paris 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 West Paris include C N Brown Co and CN Brown Energy.

West Paris Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving West Paris: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to West Paris: 18 miles

Average Number Of West Paris Homes Served Per Company: 60 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per West Paris Oil Company: 43,155 gallons per year

West Paris, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 361 households in West Paris, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when West Paris, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

56% of West Paris, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

West Paris, ME HouseholdsWest Paris, ME Heating Oil Households
638361

6 West Paris, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 258,935 gallons of heating oil delivered to West Paris, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the West Paris, 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 West Paris, ME, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in So. Portland, ME and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in West Paris, ME.

West Paris 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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