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Oil Prices in Sullivan, ME

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 06:29 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
Hometown Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Emerson Energy Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Havey Oil	Call for price	No	No

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Sullivan, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Sullivan 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: Sullivan Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Sullivan, used by 245 or 50.00% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Sullivan homeowners is propane, used by 141 homes (28.78%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (98), electricity (16).

Sullivan Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Sullivan Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	245	50.0%
Propane	141	28.8%
Wood	98	20.0%
Electricity	16	3.3%

Heating oil (50.0%)

Propane (28.8%)

Wood (20.0%)

Electricity (3.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Sullivan

Heating oil has become more popular in Sullivan. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 208 to 245, a 17.79% lift.

Sullivan Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	333
2012	310
2013	292
2014	265
2015	246
2016	208
2017	229
2018	244
2019	249
2020	265
2021	255
2022	245

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Sullivan

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 66 to 141.

Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Sullivan.

Electricity use for home heating in Sullivan

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Sullivan. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 18 to 16, a 11.11% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Sullivan

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 Sullivan have not yet adopted solar heating.

Sullivan, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Sullivan homeowners purchased a total of 175,732 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Sullivan ranks 266^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Sullivan ranks 3016^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Sullivan’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 Sullivan, the average outside temperature was 4.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Sullivan Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	37.1° F
2023 - 2024	32.4° F

Sullivan Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Sullivan homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Sullivan 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 Sullivan. 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 Sullivan 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 Sullivan include Hometown Fuel and Havey Oil.

Sullivan Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Sullivan: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Sullivan: 18 miles

Average Number Of Sullivan Homes Served Per Company: 49 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Sullivan Oil Company: 35,146 gallons per year

Sullivan, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 245 households in Sullivan, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Sullivan, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

50% of Sullivan, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Sullivan, ME Households	Sullivan, ME Heating Oil Households
490	245

5 Sullivan, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 175,731 gallons of heating oil delivered to Sullivan, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Sullivan, ME community relies on its 5 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 Sullivan, ME, two of the closest terminals are Pbt in Brewer, ME and Buckeye in Bangor, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Sullivan, ME.

Sullivan 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.