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Oil Prices in Augusta, ME

Updated on March 27, 2025 at 07:51 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Summit Natural Gas	Call for price	No	No
Augusta Fuel Company	Call for price	No	No
MA Haskell Fuel Company LLC	$3.30	Yes	Yes
CB Haskell Fuel Company Inc	$3.30	Yes	Yes
Litchfield Fuel Co	$3.30	Yes	Yes
Fabian Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Fabian Discount Online	Call for price	No	No
Main Street Fuels	Call for price	No	No

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Quantity	Price	Updated At
100 gallonsgals	$3.30 per gallon/gal	Mar 27, 2025, 7:51 PM
150 gallonsgals	$3.30 per gallon/gal	Mar 27, 2025, 7:51 PM
200 gallonsgals	$3.30 per gallon/gal	Mar 27, 2025, 7:51 PM
250 gallonsgals	$3.30 per gallon/gal	Mar 27, 2025, 7:51 PM

Augusta Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on March 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	-$0.100
1 Month Trend	-$0.250
1 Year Trend	-$0.200

Augusta Heating Oil Price History

Updated on March 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
03/27/2025	$3.299
03/26/2025	$3.299
03/25/2025	$3.299
03/24/2025	$3.332
03/23/2025	$3.399
03/22/2025	$3.399
03/21/2025	$3.399
03/20/2025	$3.399
03/19/2025	$3.399
03/18/2025	$3.399
03/17/2025	$3.399
03/16/2025	$3.466
03/15/2025	$3.466
03/14/2025	$3.466
03/13/2025	$3.466
03/12/2025	$3.474
03/11/2025	$3.499
03/10/2025	$3.499
03/09/2025	$3.499
03/08/2025	$3.499
03/07/2025	$3.499
03/06/2025	$3.499
03/05/2025	$3.499
03/04/2025	$3.499
03/03/2025	$3.499
03/02/2025	$3.549
03/01/2025	$3.549
02/28/2025	$3.549
02/27/2025	$3.549
02/26/2025	$3.549

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Augusta, used by 8,590 or 69.30% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Augusta homeowners is propane, used by 1,150 homes (9.28%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (1,111), wood (763), electricity (738), and other fuels (47).

Augusta Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Augusta Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	8,590	69.3%
Propane	1,150	9.3%
Natural Gas	1,111	9.0%
Wood	763	6.2%
Electricity	738	6.0%
Solar	93	0.8%
Other Fuels	47	0.4%
No Fuel	7	0.1%

Heating oil (69.3%)

Propane (9.3%)

Natural gas (9.0%)

Wood (6.2%)

Electricity (6.0%)

Solar (0.8%)

Other fuels (0.4%)

No fuel (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Augusta

Heating oil has become more popular in Augusta. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes rose from 7,763 to 8,590, a 10.65% lift.

Augusta Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	10,018
2012	9,704
2013	9,157
2014	8,748
2015	8,380
2016	7,734
2017	7,784
2018	7,763
2019	7,720
2020	7,761
2021	8,165
2022	8,590

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Augusta

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 929 to 1,150.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 870 to 1,111.

Electricity use for home heating in Augusta

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Augusta. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 693 to 738, a 6.49% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Augusta

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, 93 homes in Augusta are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2018, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Augusta, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Augusta homeowners purchased a total of 6 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Augusta ranks 4^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Augusta ranks 30^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Augusta’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 Augusta, the average outside temperature was 1.9° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Augusta Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	28.8° F
2023 - 2024	30.7° F

Augusta Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Augusta homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Augusta 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 Augusta. Full service companies such as MA Haskell Fuel Company LLC 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 Augusta 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 Augusta include Fabian Discount Online and Fabian Oil Inc.

Augusta Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Augusta: 8 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Augusta: 18 miles

Average Number Of Augusta Homes Served Per Company: 1,073 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Augusta Oil Company: 770,170 gallons per year

Augusta, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 8,590 households in Augusta, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Augusta, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

69% of Augusta, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Augusta, ME Households	Augusta, ME Heating Oil Households
12,396	8,590

8 Augusta, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 6 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Augusta, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Augusta, ME community relies on its 8 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 Augusta, ME, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Bangor, ME and Gulf in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Augusta, ME.

Augusta Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Augusta, ME?

The best price of home heating oil in Augusta, ME today is $3.30 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Augusta, ME ranges from a low of $3.30 to a high of $3.30. The average heating oil price in Maine state is $3.30.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Augusta, ME?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $330.00 in Augusta, ME. Prices range from $329.90 to $330.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Augusta, ME has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.13 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Augusta, ME?

The average price of home heating oil in Augusta, ME is $3.30 per gallon.

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

Today in Augusta, ME, the price of home heating oil is $3.30 per gallon, which amounts to $329.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Augusta, ME?

The current price of heating oil in Augusta, ME ranges from $3.30 to $3.30 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.30 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Augusta, ME?

The current price of home heating oil in Augusta, ME ranges from $3.30 to $3.30 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

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

Heating oil prices have gone down in Augusta, ME by $0.13 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $13.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Augusta, ME?

As of today, March 27th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.30 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.30 to $3.30 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Augusta, ME?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Augusta, ME ranges from $3.30 to $3.30 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Augusta, ME?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Augusta, ME. Over the past year, Augusta, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.62 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.32 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.30, and $2.32 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.30. 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.