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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 41 South Portland Suppliers

Oil Prices in South Portland, ME

Updated Today at 10:31 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
DownEast Energy	Call for price	No	No
Fieldings Oil Co Inc	$3.10	Yes	Yes
Maine Bio Fuel Inc	$2.74	Yes	Yes
Jamison Energy	$2.96	Yes	Yes
Vic and Sons Fuel Co	$2.90	Yes	Yes
Ruck Oil Inc	$2.94	Yes	Yes
Rinaldi Energy Llc	Call for price	No	No
5 Star Fuel Llc	Call for price	No	No
AJ's Discount Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Atlantic Heating Co	Call for price	No	No
Fleurent Fuel Company	Call for price	No	No
Lowest Price Oil	Call for price	No	No
Nice Fuel	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
Winterwood Fuel & Water	Call for price	No	No
Paul's Services Inc	Call for price	No	No
Beaupre Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Conroy's Oil Service	Call for price	No	No
Gil's Oil Service	Call for price	No	No
Champagne's Energy	Call for price	No	No
Order Oil Online	Call for price	No	No
Paquette Oil	Call for price	No	No
Dixon Brothers	Call for price	No	No
Dodge Energy	Call for price	No	No
Suburban Propane	Call for price	No	No
Smith Oil	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
Maine Standard Biofuels	Call for price	No	No
Desrochers Oil	Call for price	No	No
Aj's Discount Oil	Call for price	No	No
Peaks Island Fuel Company	Call for price	No	No
Arrow Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Provencher Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Fleurent Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Arrow Oil	Call for price	No	No
Vadnais Oil	Call for price	No	No

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South Portland, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.74	$2.74	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
150	$2.74	$2.74	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
200	$2.74	$2.74	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
250	$2.74	$2.74	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM

South Portland Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Day Trend	+$0.003
1 Week Trend	+$0.003
1 Month Trend	+$0.116
1 Year Trend	-$0.484

South Portland Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$2.927
12/20/2024	$2.924
12/19/2024	$2.927
12/18/2024	$2.915
12/17/2024	$2.915
12/16/2024	$2.949
12/15/2024	$2.924
12/14/2024	$2.924
12/13/2024	$2.924
12/12/2024	$2.924
12/11/2024	$2.924
12/10/2024	$2.847
12/09/2024	$2.834
12/08/2024	$2.823
12/07/2024	$2.823
12/06/2024	$2.822
12/05/2024	$2.811
12/04/2024	$2.811
12/03/2024	$2.822
12/02/2024	$2.822
12/01/2024	$2.822
11/30/2024	$2.822
11/29/2024	$2.822
11/28/2024	$2.799
11/27/2024	$2.800
11/26/2024	$2.796
11/25/2024	$2.811
11/24/2024	$2.809
11/23/2024	$2.809
11/22/2024	$2.811

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 more popular in South Portland. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes rose from 4,938 to 5,421, a 9.78% lift.

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 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 715 to 735.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 4,031 to 4,394.

Electricity use for home heating in South Portland

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in South Portland. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,158 to 1,300, a 12.26% 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, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, South Portland homeowners purchased a total of 4 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, South Portland ranks 8^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, South Portland ranks 86^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

South Portland’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 South Portland, the average outside temperature was 4.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

South Portland Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	38.7° F
2023 - 2024	34.4° F

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.

South Portland Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in South Portland, ME?

The best price of home heating oil in South Portland, ME today is $2.74 per gallon. The price of heating oil in South Portland, ME ranges from a low of $2.74 to a high of $3.10. The average heating oil price in Maine state is $2.93.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in South Portland, ME?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $293.00 in South Portland, ME. Prices range from $274.00 to $310.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in South Portland, ME rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in South Portland, ME has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.15 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in South Portland, ME?

The average price of home heating oil in South Portland, ME is $2.93 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in South Portland, ME?

Today in South Portland, ME, the price of home heating oil is $2.74 per gallon, which amounts to $274.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in South Portland, ME?

The current price of heating oil in South Portland, ME ranges from $2.74 to $3.10 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.93 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in South Portland, ME?

The current price of home heating oil in South Portland, ME ranges from $2.74 to $3.10 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in South Portland, ME?

Heating oil prices have gone down in South Portland, ME by $0.15 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $15.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in South Portland, ME?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $2.93 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.74 to $3.10 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in South Portland, ME?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in South Portland, ME ranges from $2.74 to $3.10 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in South Portland, ME?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in South Portland, ME. Over the past year, South Portland, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.98 for a 100-gallon order. This is $3.05 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.93, and $3.24 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.74. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.