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Oil Prices in Fairfield, ME

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Bobs Cash Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Fabian Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Fabian Discount Online	Call for price	No	No

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

Fairfield Heating Oil Price History

Updated on October 14, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
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
09/26/2024	$2.999
09/25/2024	$2.999
09/24/2024	$2.999
09/23/2024	$2.999
09/22/2024	$2.999
09/21/2024	$2.999
09/20/2024	$2.999
09/19/2024	$2.999
09/18/2024	$2.999
09/17/2024	$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

Fuel	Fairfield Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	2,468	84.9%
Wood	197	6.8%
Propane	105	3.6%
Electricity	86	3.0%
Solar	63	2.2%
Natural Gas	39	1.3%
Other Fuels	25	0.9%
No Fuel	11	0.4%

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 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,734 to 2,468, a 42.33% lift.

Fairfield Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,157
2012	2,182
2013	2,106
2014	2,018
2015	1,856
2016	1,617
2017	1,680
2018	1,734
2019	1,702
2020	2,018
2021	2,232
2022	2,468

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Fairfield

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 183 to 105.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 136 to 39.

Electricity use for home heating in Fairfield

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Fairfield. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 156 to 86, a 44.87% 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 293.75% increase from 2018, when only 16 homes had installed active solar heating.

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 Households	Fairfield, ME Heating Oil Households
2,907	2,468

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

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.