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Oil Prices in Augusta, ME
Updated on February 21, 2025 at 09:57 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 | $3.50 | Yes | Yes |
| Litchfield Fuel Co | $3.60 | Yes | Yes |
| Fabian Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Fabian Discount Online | Call for price | No | No |
| CB Haskell Fuel Company Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Main Street Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
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Cheapest Augusta, ME Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.60 per gallon/gal | Feb 21, 2025, 9:56 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.60 per gallon/gal | Feb 21, 2025, 9:56 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.60 per gallon/gal | Feb 21, 2025, 9:56 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.60 per gallon/gal | Feb 21, 2025, 9:56 PM |
Augusta Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/21/2025 | $3.549 |
| 02/20/2025 | $3.549 |
| 02/19/2025 | $3.549 |
| 02/18/2025 | $3.549 |
| 02/17/2025 | $3.549 |
| 02/16/2025 | $3.399 |
| 02/15/2025 | $3.399 |
| 02/14/2025 | $3.399 |
| 02/13/2025 | $3.499 |
| 02/12/2025 | $3.399 |
| 02/10/2025 | $3.399 |
| 02/09/2025 | $3.449 |
| 02/08/2025 | $3.449 |
| 02/07/2025 | $3.449 |
| 02/06/2025 | $3.449 |
| 02/05/2025 | $3.499 |
| 02/04/2025 | $3.449 |
| 02/03/2025 | $3.449 |
| 02/02/2025 | $3.399 |
| 02/01/2025 | $3.399 |
| 01/31/2025 | $3.399 |
| 01/30/2025 | $3.399 |
| 01/29/2025 | $3.399 |
| 01/28/2025 | $3.399 |
| 01/27/2025 | $3.399 |
| 01/22/2025 | $3.449 |
| 01/21/2025 | $3.449 |
| 01/20/2025 | $3.449 |
| 01/19/2025 | $3.399 |
| 01/18/2025 | $3.399 |
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 less popular in Augusta. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 9,704 to 8,590, a 11.48% drop.
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 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 381 to 1,150.
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 118 to 1,111.
Electricity use for home heating in Augusta
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Augusta. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 413 to 738, a 78.69% 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 2012, 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 4th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Augusta ranks 30th 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.
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