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Oil Prices in Buckfield, ME

Updated Today at 06:29 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Bryant Energy Inc Call for price No No
C N Brown Co Call for price No No
CN Brown Energy Call for price No No
Blanchards Cash Fuel Call for price No No
MurrayHeutz Oil and Propane Call for price No No

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Buckfield Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
11/08/2024$2.999
11/07/2024$2.999
11/06/2024$2.999
11/05/2024$2.999
11/04/2024$2.999
11/03/2024$2.999
11/02/2024$2.999
11/01/2024$2.999
10/31/2024$2.999
10/30/2024$2.999
10/29/2024$2.999
10/28/2024$2.999
10/27/2024$2.999
10/26/2024$2.999
10/25/2024$2.999
10/24/2024$2.999
10/23/2024$2.999
10/22/2024$2.999
10/21/2024$2.999
10/20/2024$2.999
10/19/2024$2.999
10/18/2024$2.999
10/17/2024$2.999
10/16/2024$2.999
10/15/2024$2.999
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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Buckfield, used by 606 or 46.83% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Buckfield homeowners is wood, used by 494 homes (38.18%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (153), electricity (27), other fuels (21), and other fuels (3).

Buckfield Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelBuckfield Households % of Households
Heating Oil60646.8%
Wood49438.2%
Propane15311.8%
Electricity272.1%
Other Fuels211.6%
Solar30.2%

Heating oil (46.8%)

Wood (38.2%)

Propane (11.8%)

Electricity (2.1%)

Other fuels (1.6%)

Solar (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Buckfield

Heating oil has become more popular in Buckfield. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes rose from 591 to 606, a 2.54% lift.

Buckfield Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011672
2012637
2013652
2014673
2015621
2016638
2017616
2018634
2019591
2020654
2021630
2022606

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Buckfield

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 121 to 153.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Buckfield.

Electricity use for home heating in Buckfield

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Buckfield. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 27 to 27, a 0.00% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Buckfield

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, 3 homes in Buckfield are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 50.00% decrease from 2019, when only 6 homes had installed active solar heating.

Buckfield, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Buckfield homeowners purchased a total of 434,667 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Buckfield ranks 142nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Buckfield ranks 1699th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Buckfield’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 Buckfield, the average outside temperature was 1.6° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Buckfield Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202532.4° F
2023 - 202430.8° F

Buckfield Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Buckfield homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Buckfield 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Buckfield. Full service companies such as undefined 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 Buckfield 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 Buckfield include C N Brown Co and CN Brown Energy.

Buckfield Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Buckfield: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Buckfield: 18 miles

Average Number Of Buckfield Homes Served Per Company: 121 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Buckfield Oil Company: 86,933 gallons per year

Buckfield, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 606 households in Buckfield, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Buckfield, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

46% of Buckfield, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Buckfield, ME HouseholdsBuckfield, ME Heating Oil Households
1,294606

5 Buckfield, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 434,666 gallons of heating oil delivered to Buckfield, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Buckfield, ME community relies on its 5 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 Buckfield, ME, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in So. Portland, ME and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Buckfield, ME.

Buckfield 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.

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