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Oil Prices in Mount Desert, ME

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
No Frills Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Offshore Fuel Llc	Call for price	No	No
Emerson Energy Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Acadia Fuel	Call for price	No	No

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Mount Desert, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Mount Desert Heating Oil Price History

Updated on October 3, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
10/03/2024	$3.299
10/02/2024	$3.299
10/01/2024	$3.299
09/30/2024	$3.299
09/29/2024	$3.299
09/28/2024	$3.299
09/27/2024	$3.299
09/26/2024	$3.299
09/25/2024	$3.299
09/24/2024	$3.299
09/23/2024	$3.299

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Mount Desert Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Mount Desert, used by 281 or 55.31% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Mount Desert homeowners is propane, used by 176 homes (34.65%). The remaining homes are heated with other fuels (26), wood (19), electricity (17), and other fuels (8).

Mount Desert Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Mount Desert Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	281	55.3%
Propane	176	34.7%
Other Fuels	26	5.1%
Wood	19	3.7%
Electricity	17	3.4%
Natural Gas	8	1.6%

Heating oil (55.3%)

Propane (34.7%)

Other fuels (5.1%)

Wood (3.7%)

Electricity (3.4%)

Natural gas (1.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Mount Desert

Heating oil has become less popular in Mount Desert. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 342 to 281, a 17.84% drop.

Mount Desert Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	390
2012	455
2013	476
2014	437
2015	418
2016	378
2017	342
2018	323
2019	315
2020	315
2021	298
2022	281

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Mount Desert

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 87 to 176.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 24 to 8.

Electricity use for home heating in Mount Desert

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Mount Desert. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 14 to 17, a 21.43% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Mount Desert

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 Mount Desert have not yet adopted solar heating.

Mount Desert, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Mount Desert homeowners purchased a total of 201,553 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Mount Desert ranks 242^nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Mount Desert ranks 2778^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Mount Desert’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 Mount Desert, the average outside temperature was 7.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Mount Desert Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	39.5° F
2023 - 2024	32.4° F

Mount Desert Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Mount Desert homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Mount Desert 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 Mount Desert. 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 Mount Desert 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 Mount Desert include Acadia Fuel and No Frills Oil Co Inc.

Mount Desert Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Mount Desert: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Mount Desert: 18 miles

Average Number Of Mount Desert Homes Served Per Company: 70 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Mount Desert Oil Company: 50,388 gallons per year

Mount Desert, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 281 households in Mount Desert, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Mount Desert, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

55% of Mount Desert, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Mount Desert, ME Households	Mount Desert, ME Heating Oil Households
508	281

4 Mount Desert, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 201,553 gallons of heating oil delivered to Mount Desert, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Mount Desert, ME community relies on its 4 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 Mount Desert, 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 Mount Desert, ME.

Mount Desert 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.