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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 42 Portland Suppliers

Oil Prices in Portland, ME

Updated Today at 12:22 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Maine Bio Fuel Inc Call for price No No
AJ's Discount Oil Company Call for price No No
Atlantic Heating Co Call for price No No
Lowest Price Oil Call for price No No
Nice Fuel Call for price No No
Paul's Services Inc Call for price No No
Order Oil Online Call for price No No
Suburban Propane Call for price No No
Smith Oil Call for price No No
Maine Standard Biofuels Call for price No No
Aj's Discount Oil Call for price No No
Fieldings Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Higgins Energy Call for price No No
Mainely Heating Oil Call for price No No
Sea Land Energy Call for price No No
Willow Creek Fuels Call for price No No
Ruck Oil Inc Call for price No No
Gil's Oil Service Call for price No No
Desrochers Oil Call for price No No
Rinaldi Energy Llc Call for price No No
5 Star Fuel Llc Call for price No No
Jamison Energy Call for price No No
Vic and Sons Fuel Co Call for price No No
Winterwood Fuel & Water Call for price No No
DownEast Energy Call for price No No
Beaupre Fuel Call for price No No
Conroy's Oil Service Call for price No No
Dixon Brothers Call for price No No
Dodge Energy Call for price No No
Lampron Energy Call for price No No
Cash Energy Call for price No No
Maine Heating and Cooling Call for price No No
Peaks Island Fuel Company Call for price No No
Arrow Oil Company Call for price No No
Fleurent Fuel Company Call for price No No
Paquette Oil Call for price No No
Provencher Fuels Call for price No No
Arrow Oil Call for price No No
Vadnais Oil Call for price No No
Champagnes Energy Call for price No No
Fleurent Fuel Call for price No No
Champagne's Energy Call for price No No

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Portland, ME Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.20 $3.20 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
150$3.20 $3.20 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
200$3.20 $3.20 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
250$3.20 $3.20 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM

Portland Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/19/2025$3.334
01/18/2025$3.334
01/17/2025$3.334
01/16/2025$3.321
01/15/2025$3.277
01/14/2025$3.290
01/13/2025$3.290
01/12/2025$3.165
01/11/2025$3.165
01/10/2025$3.165
01/09/2025$3.096
01/08/2025$3.093
01/07/2025$3.043
01/06/2025$3.019
01/05/2025$2.963
01/04/2025$2.963
01/03/2025$2.963
01/02/2025$2.959
01/01/2025$2.962
12/31/2024$2.944
12/30/2024$2.928
12/29/2024$2.991
12/28/2024$2.991
12/27/2024$2.991
12/26/2024$2.981
12/25/2024$3.011
12/24/2024$2.957
12/23/2024$2.926
12/22/2024$2.927
12/21/2024$2.927

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Portland, used by 12,419 or 39.80% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Portland homeowners is heating oil, used by 10,512 homes (33.68%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (6,250), propane (1,363), other fuels (456), and other fuels (411).

Portland Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelPortland Households % of Households
Natural Gas12,41939.8%
Heating Oil10,51233.7%
Electricity6,25020.0%
Propane1,3634.4%
Other Fuels4561.5%
Wood2370.8%
No Fuel1460.5%
Solar210.1%
Coal70.0%

Natural gas (39.8%)

Heating oil (33.7%)

Electricity (20.0%)

Propane (4.4%)

Other fuels (1.5%)

Wood (0.8%)

No fuel (0.5%)

Solar (0.1%)

Coal (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Portland

Heating oil has become less popular in Portland. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 14,611 to 10,512, a 28.05% drop.

Portland Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
201117,077
201216,251
201315,284
201414,611
201513,992
201613,320
201712,658
201811,943
201911,318
202011,200
202110,850
202210,512

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Portland

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,037 to 1,363.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 10,270 to 12,419.

Electricity use for home heating in Portland

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Portland. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 2,792 to 6,250, a 123.85% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Portland

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, 21 homes in Portland are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 19.23% decrease from 2014, when only 26 homes had installed active solar heating.

Portland Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Portland homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 42 heating oil companies that serve Portland 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 8 “full-service” oil companies that serve Portland. Full service companies such as Arrow Oil Company or Cash Energy 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 Portland 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 Portland include Lampron Energy and AJ's Discount Oil Company.

Portland Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Portland: 42 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Portland: 18 miles

Average Number Of Portland Homes Served Per Company: 250 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Portland Oil Company: 179,522 gallons per year

Portland, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 10,512 households in Portland, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Portland, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

33% of Portland, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Portland, ME HouseholdsPortland, ME Heating Oil Households
31,20710,512

42 Portland, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 8 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Portland, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Portland, ME community relies on its 42 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 Portland, 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 Portland, ME.

Portland 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.