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Oil Prices in Canaan, ME
Updated Today at 06:09 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobs Cash Fuel | $3.60 | Yes | Yes |
| Waldo Country Oil & Propane | $3.50 | Yes | Yes |
| Polar Bear Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
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Canaan, ME Best Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Order Size (gallons) | Credit (per gallon)(/gal) | Cash (per gallon)(/gal) | Updated At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $3.50 | $3.50 | Jan 30, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 150 | $3.50 | $3.50 | Jan 30, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 200 | $3.50 | $3.50 | Jan 30, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 250 | $3.50 | $3.50 | Jan 30, 2025, 3:00 PM |
Canaan Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 01/30/2025 | $3.549 |
| 01/29/2025 | $3.599 |
| 01/28/2025 | $3.549 |
| 01/27/2025 | $3.549 |
| 01/22/2025 | $3.499 |
| 01/21/2025 | $3.499 |
| 01/20/2025 | $3.449 |
| 01/19/2025 | $3.449 |
| 01/18/2025 | $3.449 |
| 01/17/2025 | $3.449 |
| 01/16/2025 | $3.449 |
| 01/15/2025 | $3.449 |
| 01/12/2025 | $3.399 |
| 01/11/2025 | $3.399 |
| 01/10/2025 | $3.399 |
| 01/08/2025 | $3.299 |
| 01/07/2025 | $3.299 |
| 01/06/2025 | $3.199 |
| 01/05/2025 | $3.199 |
| 01/04/2025 | $3.199 |
| 01/03/2025 | $3.199 |
| 01/02/2025 | $3.199 |
| 01/01/2025 | $3.199 |
| 12/31/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/30/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/29/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/28/2024 | $3.199 |
| 12/27/2024 | $3.099 |
| 12/26/2024 | $3.099 |
| 12/25/2024 | $3.099 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Canaan Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Canaan, used by 376 or 40.43% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Canaan homeowners is wood, used by 374 homes (40.22%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (111), propane (96), other fuels (7).
Canaan Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Canaan Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 376 | 40.4% |
| Wood | 374 | 40.2% |
| Electricity | 111 | 11.9% |
| Propane | 96 | 10.3% |
| Other Fuels | 7 | 0.8% |
Heating oil (40.4%)
Wood (40.2%)
Electricity (11.9%)
Propane (10.3%)
Other fuels (0.8%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Canaan
Heating oil has become less popular in Canaan. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes fell from 472 to 376, a 20.34% drop.
Canaan Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 534 |
| 2012 | 472 |
| 2013 | 423 |
| 2014 | 457 |
| 2015 | 475 |
| 2016 | 536 |
| 2017 | 506 |
| 2018 | 536 |
| 2019 | 494 |
| 2020 | 494 |
| 2021 | 431 |
| 2022 | 376 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Canaan
Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 107 to 96.
Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Canaan.
Electricity use for home heating in Canaan
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Canaan. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 8 to 111, a 1287.50% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Canaan
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 Canaan have not yet adopted solar heating.
Canaan, ME Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Canaan homeowners purchased a total of 269,694 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Canaan ranks 203rd for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Canaan ranks 2348th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Canaan’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 Canaan, the average outside temperature was 0.9° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Canaan Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 28.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 29° F |
Canaan Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Canaan homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Canaan 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Canaan. Full service companies such as Bobs Cash Fuel 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 Canaan 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 Canaan include Waldo Country Oil & Propane and Polar Bear Oil Co Inc.
Canaan Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Canaan: 3 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Canaan: 18 miles
Average Number Of Canaan Homes Served Per Company: 125 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Canaan Oil Company: 89,898 gallons per year
Canaan, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 376 households in Canaan, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Canaan, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
40% of Canaan, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Canaan, ME Households | Canaan, ME Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 930 | 376 |
3 Canaan, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 269,694 gallons of heating oil delivered to Canaan, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Canaan, 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 Canaan, 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 Canaan, ME.
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