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Oil Prices in Fairfield, ME
Updated on February 21, 2025 at 09:57 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabian Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Bobs Cash Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Fabian Discount Online | Call for price | No | No |
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Fairfield Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/17/2025 | $3.599 |
| 02/13/2025 | $3.599 |
| 02/11/2025 | $3.599 |
| 02/09/2025 | $3.599 |
| 02/08/2025 | $3.599 |
| 02/07/2025 | $3.599 |
| 02/06/2025 | $3.599 |
| 02/05/2025 | $3.599 |
| 02/04/2025 | $3.599 |
| 02/03/2025 | $3.599 |
| 02/02/2025 | $3.599 |
| 02/01/2025 | $3.599 |
| 01/31/2025 | $3.599 |
| 01/30/2025 | $3.599 |
| 01/29/2025 | $3.599 |
| 01/28/2025 | $3.599 |
| 01/27/2025 | $3.599 |
| 01/22/2025 | $3.599 |
| 01/21/2025 | $3.599 |
| 01/20/2025 | $3.499 |
| 01/19/2025 | $3.499 |
| 01/18/2025 | $3.499 |
| 01/17/2025 | $3.499 |
| 01/16/2025 | $3.499 |
| 01/15/2025 | $3.499 |
| 01/12/2025 | $3.399 |
| 01/11/2025 | $3.399 |
| 01/10/2025 | $3.399 |
| 01/08/2025 | $3.299 |
| 01/07/2025 | $3.299 |
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 (25).
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 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes rose from 2,018 to 2,468, a 22.30% 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 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 216 to 105.
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 0 to 39.
Electricity use for home heating in Fairfield
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Fairfield. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 59 to 86, a 45.76% increase.
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 2014, 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 1.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Fairfield Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 28.4° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 30° 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 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 2024, 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.
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