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Oil Prices in Fairfield, ME

Updated Today at 06:28 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Bobs Cash Fuel $3.10 Yes Yes
Fabian Oil Inc Call for price No No
Fabian Discount Online Call for price No No

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Fairfield, ME Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.10 $3.10 Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$3.10 $3.10 Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$3.10 $3.10 Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$3.10 $3.10 Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Fairfield Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$3.099
12/20/2024$3.099
12/19/2024$3.099
12/18/2024$3.099
12/17/2024$3.069
12/16/2024$3.069
12/15/2024$3.069
12/14/2024$3.069
12/13/2024$3.069
12/12/2024$3.069
12/11/2024$3.069
12/10/2024$3.069
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
10/09/2024$2.999
10/08/2024$2.999
10/07/2024$2.999
10/06/2024$2.999
10/05/2024$2.999
10/04/2024$2.999
10/03/2024$2.999
10/02/2024$2.999
10/01/2024$2.999
09/30/2024$2.999
09/29/2024$2.999
09/28/2024$2.999
09/27/2024$2.999

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Fairfield, used by 2,468 or 84.90% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Fairfield homeowners is wood, used by 197 homes (6.78%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (105), electricity (86), solar (63), and other fuels (75).

Fairfield Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelFairfield Households % of Households
Heating Oil2,46884.9%
Wood1976.8%
Propane1053.6%
Electricity863.0%
Solar632.2%
Natural Gas391.3%
Other Fuels250.9%
No Fuel110.4%

Heating oil (84.9%)

Wood (6.8%)

Propane (3.6%)

Electricity (3.0%)

Solar (2.2%)

Natural gas (1.3%)

Other fuels (0.9%)

No fuel (0.4%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Fairfield

Heating oil has become more popular in Fairfield. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes rose from 2,157 to 2,468, a 14.42% lift.

Fairfield Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20112,157
20122,182
20132,106
20142,018
20151,856
20161,617
20171,680
20181,734
20191,702
20202,018
20212,232
20222,468

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Fairfield

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 156 to 105.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 18 to 39.

Electricity use for home heating in Fairfield

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Fairfield. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 176 to 86, a 51.14% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Fairfield

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, 63 homes in Fairfield are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2011, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Fairfield, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Fairfield homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Fairfield ranks 30th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Fairfield ranks 403rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Fairfield’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 Fairfield, the average outside temperature was 4.8° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Fairfield Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202534.8° F
2023 - 202430° F

Fairfield Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Fairfield homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Fairfield 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 Fairfield. Full service companies such as Bobs Cash Fuel 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield include Fabian Discount Online and Fabian Oil Inc.

Fairfield Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Fairfield: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Fairfield: 18 miles

Average Number Of Fairfield Homes Served Per Company: 822 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Fairfield Oil Company: 590,075 gallons per year

Fairfield, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,468 households in Fairfield, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Fairfield, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

84% of Fairfield, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Fairfield, ME HouseholdsFairfield, ME Heating Oil Households
2,9072,468

3 Fairfield, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Fairfield, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Fairfield, ME community relies on its 3 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 Fairfield, ME, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Bangor, ME and Pbt in Brewer, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Fairfield, ME.

Fairfield Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The price of heating oil in Fairfield, ME has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.03 per gallon.

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

Today in Fairfield, ME, the price of home heating oil is $3.10 per gallon, which amounts to $309.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Fairfield, ME?

Heating oil prices in Fairfield, ME have not changed in the last 24 hours.

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

Heating oil prices have gone up in Fairfield, ME by $0.03 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $3.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Fairfield, ME?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Fairfield, ME. Over the past year, Fairfield, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.65 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.55 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.10, and $2.55 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.10. 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.

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