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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 41 South Portland Suppliers
Oil Prices in South Portland, ME
Updated Today at 01:09 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Price Oil | $2.73 | Yes | Yes |
| Vic and Sons Fuel Co | $2.85 | Yes | Yes |
| Atlantic Heating Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Mainely Heating Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Beaupre Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Fieldings Oil Co Inc | $3.00 | Yes | Yes |
| Maine Bio Fuel Inc | $2.69 | Yes | Yes |
| AJ's Discount Oil Company | $2.77 | Yes | Yes |
| Jamison Energy | $2.81 | Yes | Yes |
| Nice Fuel | $2.82 | Yes | Yes |
| Higgins Energy | $2.90 | Yes | Yes |
| Sea Land Energy | $3.00 | Yes | Yes |
| Ruck Oil Inc | $2.84 | Yes | Yes |
| Gil's Oil Service | $2.74 | Yes | Yes |
| Order Oil Online | $2.73 | Yes | Yes |
| Desrochers Oil | $2.74 | Yes | Yes |
| Arrow Oil | $2.74 | Yes | Yes |
| Rinaldi Energy Llc | Call for price | No | No |
| 5 Star Fuel Llc | Call for price | No | No |
| Fleurent Fuel Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Willow Creek Fuels | Call for price | No | No |
| Winterwood Fuel & Water | Call for price | No | No |
| DownEast Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Paul's Services Inc | Call for price | No | No |
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South Portland, ME Best Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Order Size (gallons) | Credit (per gallon)(/gal) | Cash (per gallon)(/gal) | Updated At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $2.69 | $2.69 | Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM |
| 150 | $2.69 | $2.69 | Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM |
| 200 | $2.69 | $2.69 | Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM |
| 250 | $2.69 | $2.69 | Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM |
South Portland Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.014 |
| 1 Month Trend | -$0.066 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.805 |
South Portland Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 11/21/2024 | $2.811 |
| 11/20/2024 | $2.811 |
| 11/19/2024 | $2.811 |
| 11/18/2024 | $2.809 |
| 11/17/2024 | $2.818 |
| 11/16/2024 | $2.818 |
| 11/15/2024 | $2.818 |
| 11/14/2024 | $2.825 |
| 11/13/2024 | $2.829 |
| 11/12/2024 | $2.829 |
| 11/11/2024 | $2.848 |
| 11/10/2024 | $2.830 |
| 11/09/2024 | $2.830 |
| 11/08/2024 | $2.869 |
| 11/07/2024 | $2.869 |
| 11/06/2024 | $2.869 |
| 11/05/2024 | $2.869 |
| 11/04/2024 | $2.869 |
| 11/03/2024 | $2.869 |
| 11/02/2024 | $2.869 |
| 11/01/2024 | $2.869 |
| 10/31/2024 | $2.869 |
| 10/30/2024 | $2.871 |
| 10/29/2024 | $2.891 |
| 10/28/2024 | $2.891 |
| 10/27/2024 | $2.891 |
| 10/26/2024 | $2.891 |
| 10/25/2024 | $2.891 |
| 10/24/2024 | $2.878 |
| 10/23/2024 | $2.878 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: South Portland Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in South Portland, used by 5,421 or 44.42% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for South Portland homeowners is natural gas, used by 4,394 homes (36.01%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (1,300), propane (735), no fuel (149), and other fuels (236).
South Portland Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | South Portland Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 5,421 | 44.4% |
| Natural Gas | 4,394 | 36.0% |
| Electricity | 1,300 | 10.7% |
| Propane | 735 | 6.0% |
| No Fuel | 149 | 1.2% |
| Wood | 119 | 1.0% |
| Other Fuels | 117 | 1.0% |
Heating oil (44.4%)
Natural gas (36.0%)
Electricity (10.7%)
Propane (6.0%)
No fuel (1.2%)
Wood (1.0%)
Other fuels (1.0%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in South Portland
Heating oil has become less popular in South Portland. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 6,090 to 5,421, a 10.99% drop.
South Portland Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 6,302 |
| 2012 | 6,090 |
| 2013 | 5,606 |
| 2014 | 5,664 |
| 2015 | 5,325 |
| 2016 | 5,230 |
| 2017 | 5,092 |
| 2018 | 5,138 |
| 2019 | 4,934 |
| 2020 | 4,938 |
| 2021 | 5,174 |
| 2022 | 5,421 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in South Portland
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 380 to 735.
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,777 to 4,394.
Electricity use for home heating in South Portland
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in South Portland. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 552 to 1,300, a 135.51% increase.
Solar use for home heating in South 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.
Homeowners in South Portland have not yet adopted solar heating.
South Portland Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For South Portland homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 41 heating oil companies that serve South 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 South 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 South 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 South Portland include Lampron Energy and AJ's Discount Oil Company.
South Portland Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving South Portland: 41 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to South Portland: 18 miles
Average Number Of South Portland Homes Served Per Company: 132 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per South Portland Oil Company: 94,837 gallons per year
South Portland, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 5,421 households in South Portland, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when South Portland, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
44% of South Portland, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| South Portland, ME Households | South Portland, ME Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 12,203 | 5,421 |
41 South Portland, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 4 million gallons of heating oil delivered to South Portland, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the South Portland, ME community relies on its 41 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 South Portland, ME, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in So. Portland, ME and Buckeye in South Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in South Portland, ME.
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