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Oil Prices in Gardiner, ME
Updated Today at 05:33 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Fuel Company | Call for price | No | No |
| OFarrell 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 | Call for price | No | No |
| Main Street Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
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 Trends
Last year, Gardiner homeowners purchased a total of 3 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Gardiner ranks 17th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Gardiner ranks 216th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Gardiner’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 Gardiner, the average outside temperature was 2.0° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Gardiner Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 29.2° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 31.2° F |
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Gardiner Heating Oil Price History
Updated on August 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 08/26/2025 | $2.959 |
| 08/25/2025 | $2.959 |
| 08/24/2025 | $2.959 |
| 08/23/2025 | $2.959 |
| 08/22/2025 | $3.029 |
| 08/21/2025 | $3.029 |
| 08/20/2025 | $3.029 |
| 08/19/2025 | $3.029 |
| 08/18/2025 | $3.029 |
| 08/14/2025 | $3.039 |
| 08/13/2025 | $3.039 |
| 08/12/2025 | $3.039 |
| 08/10/2025 | $3.039 |
| 08/09/2025 | $3.039 |
| 08/08/2025 | $3.039 |
| 08/07/2025 | $3.039 |
| 08/06/2025 | $3.039 |
| 08/05/2025 | $3.039 |
| 08/04/2025 | $3.039 |
| 08/03/2025 | $3.039 |
| 08/02/2025 | $3.039 |
| 08/01/2025 | $3.039 |
| 07/31/2025 | $3.039 |
| 07/30/2025 | $3.062 |
| 07/29/2025 | $3.062 |
| 07/28/2025 | $3.062 |
| 07/27/2025 | $3.096 |
| 07/26/2025 | $3.096 |
| 07/25/2025 | $3.096 |
| 07/24/2025 | $3.096 |
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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 more popular in Gardiner. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 3,285 to 3,509, a 6.82% lift.
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 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 273 to 387.
Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 102 to 266.
Electricity use for home heating in Gardiner
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Gardiner. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 186 to 477, a 156.45% 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.
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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 2024, 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.
