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Oil Prices in Gardiner, ME

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Litchfield Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
O'Farrell Energy	Call for price	No	No
Summit Natural Gas	Call for price	No	No
Augusta Fuel Company	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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Gardiner, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Gardiner Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 15, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/15/2024	$2.759
11/14/2024	$2.759
11/13/2024	$2.759
11/12/2024	$2.759
11/11/2024	$2.759
11/10/2024	$2.759
11/09/2024	$2.759
11/08/2024	$2.759
11/07/2024	$2.759
11/06/2024	$2.759
11/05/2024	$2.759
11/04/2024	$2.759
11/03/2024	$2.759
11/02/2024	$2.759
11/01/2024	$2.759
10/31/2024	$2.759
10/30/2024	$2.759
10/29/2024	$2.759
10/28/2024	$2.759
10/27/2024	$2.759
10/26/2024	$2.759
10/25/2024	$2.759
10/24/2024	$2.759
10/23/2024	$2.809
10/22/2024	$2.809
10/21/2024	$2.809
10/20/2024	$2.809
10/19/2024	$2.809
10/18/2024	$2.809
10/17/2024	$2.809

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Gardiner, used by 3,509 or 69.06% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Gardiner homeowners is electricity, used by 477 homes (9.39%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (387), wood (360), natural gas (266), and other fuels (144).

Gardiner Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Gardiner Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	3,509	69.1%
Electricity	477	9.4%
Propane	387	7.6%
Wood	360	7.1%
Natural Gas	266	5.2%
Other Fuels	144	2.8%

Heating oil (69.1%)

Electricity (9.4%)

Propane (7.6%)

Wood (7.1%)

Natural gas (5.2%)

Other fuels (2.8%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Gardiner

Heating oil has become less popular in Gardiner. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,722 to 3,509, a 5.72% drop.

Gardiner Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	3,854
2012	3,827
2013	3,722
2014	3,722
2015	3,442
2016	3,285
2017	3,117
2018	3,167
2019	3,218
2020	3,223
2021	3,363
2022	3,509

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Gardiner

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 225 to 387.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 0 to 266.

Electricity use for home heating in Gardiner

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Gardiner. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 172 to 477, a 177.33% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Gardiner

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.

Homeowners in Gardiner have not yet adopted solar heating.

Gardiner Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Gardiner homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Gardiner 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 Gardiner. 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 Gardiner 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 Gardiner include Litchfield Fuel Co and O'Farrell Energy.

Gardiner Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Gardiner: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Gardiner: 18 miles

Average Number Of Gardiner Homes Served Per Company: 584 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Gardiner Oil Company: 419,484 gallons per year

Gardiner, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 3,509 households in Gardiner, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Gardiner, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

69% of Gardiner, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Gardiner, ME Households	Gardiner, ME Heating Oil Households
5,081	3,509

6 Gardiner, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Gardiner, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Gardiner, ME community relies on its 6 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 Gardiner, ME, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in So. Portland, ME and Citgo in Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Gardiner, ME.

Gardiner 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.