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Oil Prices in Wilton, ME
Updated on February 21, 2025 at 09:57 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twitchell Fuel co | Call for price | No | No |
| Sandy River Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Community Energy | Call for price | No | No |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Wilton Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Wilton, used by 727 or 53.93% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Wilton homeowners is electricity, used by 405 homes (30.04%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (306), propane (72), other fuels (32).
Wilton Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Wilton Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 727 | 53.9% |
| Electricity | 405 | 30.0% |
| Wood | 306 | 22.7% |
| Propane | 72 | 5.3% |
| Other Fuels | 32 | 2.4% |
Heating oil (53.9%)
Electricity (30.0%)
Wood (22.7%)
Propane (5.3%)
Other fuels (2.4%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Wilton
Heating oil has become less popular in Wilton. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 974 to 727, a 25.36% drop.
Wilton Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,175 |
| 2012 | 1,036 |
| 2013 | 1,118 |
| 2014 | 1,055 |
| 2015 | 961 |
| 2016 | 927 |
| 2017 | 977 |
| 2018 | 974 |
| 2019 | 974 |
| 2020 | 864 |
| 2021 | 793 |
| 2022 | 727 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Wilton
Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 109 to 72.
Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Wilton.
Electricity use for home heating in Wilton
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Wilton. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 49 to 405, a 726.53% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Wilton
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 Wilton have not yet adopted solar heating.
Wilton, ME Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Wilton homeowners purchased a total of 521,457 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Wilton ranks 128th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Wilton ranks 1473rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Wilton’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 Wilton, the average outside temperature was 1.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Wilton Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 25.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 27.6° F |
Wilton Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Wilton homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Wilton 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 Wilton. 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 Wilton 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 Wilton include Twitchell Fuel co and Community Energy.
Wilton Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Wilton: 3 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Wilton: 18 miles
Average Number Of Wilton Homes Served Per Company: 242 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Wilton Oil Company: 173,818 gallons per year
Wilton, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 727 households in Wilton, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Wilton, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
53% of Wilton, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Wilton, ME Households | Wilton, ME Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1,348 | 727 |
3 Wilton, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 521,456 gallons of heating oil delivered to Wilton, ME homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Wilton, 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 Wilton, ME, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in So. Portland, ME and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Wilton, ME.
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