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Oil Prices in Dexter, ME

Updated Today at 12:31 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
A E Robinson Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Mckusick Petroleum Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Griffin Fuel	Call for price	No	No

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Dexter, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Dexter, used by 1,178 or 56.50% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Dexter homeowners is wood, used by 307 homes (14.72%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (293), propane (178), other fuels (148), and other fuels (61).

Dexter Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Dexter Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	1,178	56.5%
Wood	307	14.7%
Electricity	293	14.1%
Propane	178	8.5%
Other Fuels	148	7.1%
Natural Gas	61	2.9%

Heating oil (56.5%)

Wood (14.7%)

Electricity (14.1%)

Propane (8.5%)

Other fuels (7.1%)

Natural gas (2.9%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dexter

Heating oil has become less popular in Dexter. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,179 to 1,178, a 0.08% drop.

Dexter Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,316
2012	1,300
2013	1,184
2014	1,222
2015	1,272
2016	1,139
2017	1,179
2018	1,197
2019	1,123
2020	1,029
2021	1,101
2022	1,178

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dexter

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 60 to 178.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 11 to 61.

Electricity use for home heating in Dexter

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Dexter. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 197 to 293, a 48.73% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Dexter

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 Dexter have not yet adopted solar heating.

Dexter, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Dexter homeowners purchased a total of 844,946 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Dexter ranks 82^nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Dexter ranks 983^rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Dexter’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 Dexter, the average outside temperature was 4.8° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Dexter Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	33° F
2023 - 2024	28.2° F

Dexter Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Dexter homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Dexter 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 Dexter. 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 Dexter 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 Dexter include Griffin Fuel and Mckusick Petroleum Co Inc.

Dexter Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Dexter: 3 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Dexter: 18 miles

Average Number Of Dexter Homes Served Per Company: 392 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Dexter Oil Company: 281,648 gallons per year

Dexter, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,178 households in Dexter, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dexter, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

56% of Dexter, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Dexter, ME Households	Dexter, ME Heating Oil Households
2,085	1,178

3 Dexter, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 844,946 gallons of heating oil delivered to Dexter, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Dexter, 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 Dexter, 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 Dexter, ME.

Dexter 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.