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Oil Prices in Canaan, ME

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Bobs Cash Fuel Call for price No No
Waldo Country Oil & Propane Call for price No No
Polar Bear Oil Co Inc Call for price No No

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

Canaan Heating Oil Price History

Updated on October 14, 2024 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
10/14/2024$2.999
10/13/2024$2.999
10/12/2024$2.999
10/11/2024$2.999
10/10/2024$2.999
10/09/2024$2.999
10/08/2024$2.999
10/07/2024$3.049
10/06/2024$3.049
10/05/2024$3.049
10/04/2024$3.049
10/03/2024$3.049
10/02/2024$3.049
10/01/2024$3.049
09/30/2024$3.049
09/29/2024$3.049
09/28/2024$3.049
09/27/2024$3.049
09/26/2024$3.049
09/25/2024$3.049
09/24/2024$3.049
09/23/2024$3.049
09/22/2024$3.049
09/21/2024$3.049
09/20/2024$3.049
09/19/2024$3.049
09/18/2024$3.049
09/17/2024$3.049
09/16/2024$3.099
09/15/2024$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

FuelCanaan Households % of Households
Heating Oil37640.4%
Wood37440.2%
Electricity11111.9%
Propane9610.3%
Other Fuels70.8%

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)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011534
2012472
2013423
2014457
2015475
2016536
2017506
2018536
2019494
2020494
2021431
2022376

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 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 HouseholdsCanaan, ME Heating Oil Households
930376

3 Canaan, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 269,694 gallons of heating oil delivered to Canaan, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, 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.

Canaan 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.

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