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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 37 Wells Suppliers

Oil Prices in Wells, ME

Updated Today at 10:31 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Garthwaite Energy Inc	Call for price	No	No
D & J Fuels LLC	Call for price	No	No
Ruck Oil Inc	$2.94	Yes	Yes
Integrity Oil	$2.79	Yes	Yes
Noble Fuels Inc	$3.07	Yes	Yes
Heatable	$3.09	Yes	Yes
Estes Oil Burner Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Gagnon & Son Inc	Call for price	No	No
Heatwave Oil Llc	Call for price	No	No
Quality Fuels Llc	Call for price	No	No
Welch Oil Llc	Call for price	No	No
Branch Brook Fuels Inc	Call for price	No	No
Roberge Energy Llc	Call for price	No	No
Eagle Oil	Call for price	No	No
Fleurent Fuel Company	Call for price	No	No
Willow Creek Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Winterwood Fuel & Water	Call for price	No	No
Beaupre Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Gil's Oil Service	Call for price	No	No
Champagne's Energy	Call for price	No	No
Seacoast Energy	Call for price	No	No
Paquette Oil	Call for price	No	No
Rymes	Call for price	No	No
EMERY MILLS ENERGY INC	Call for price	No	No
Alfred Oil	Call for price	No	No
Bargain Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Stadig Fuels Inc	Call for price	No	No
Desrochers Oil	Call for price	No	No
Garrett Pillsbury Plumbing & Heating	Call for price	No	No
Arrow Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Top It Off Oil	Call for price	No	No
Ruck Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Provencher Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Fleurent Fuel	Call for price	No	No
York Oil & Propane	Call for price	No	No
Arrow Oil	Call for price	No	No
Vadnais Oil	Call for price	No	No

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Wells, ME Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.79	$2.79	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
150	$2.79	$2.79	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
200	$2.79	$2.79	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
250	$2.79	$2.79	Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM

Wells Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Day Trend	-$0.011
1 Week Trend	+$0.012
1 Month Trend	+$0.163
1 Year Trend	-$0.422

Wells Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$2.972
12/20/2024	$2.983
12/19/2024	$2.972
12/18/2024	$2.972
12/17/2024	$2.960
12/16/2024	$2.960
12/15/2024	$2.960
12/14/2024	$2.960
12/13/2024	$2.960
12/12/2024	$2.960
12/11/2024	$2.960
12/10/2024	$2.960
12/09/2024	$2.886
12/08/2024	$2.852
12/07/2024	$2.852
12/06/2024	$2.829
12/05/2024	$2.829
12/04/2024	$2.809
12/03/2024	$2.809
12/02/2024	$2.809
12/01/2024	$2.809
11/30/2024	$2.809
11/29/2024	$2.809
11/28/2024	$2.809
11/27/2024	$2.809
11/26/2024	$2.809
11/25/2024	$2.809
11/24/2024	$2.802
11/23/2024	$2.802
11/22/2024	$2.809

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Wells Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Wells, used by 3,343 or 62.91% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Wells homeowners is propane, used by 980 homes (18.44%). The remaining homes are heated with other fuels (408), electricity (388), wood (254), and other fuels (36).

Wells Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Wells Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	3,343	62.9%
Propane	980	18.4%
Other Fuels	408	7.7%
Electricity	388	7.3%
Wood	254	4.8%
Natural Gas	36	0.7%

Heating oil (62.9%)

Propane (18.4%)

Other fuels (7.7%)

Electricity (7.3%)

Wood (4.8%)

Natural gas (0.7%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Wells

Heating oil has become more popular in Wells. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes rose from 2,910 to 3,343, a 14.88% lift.

Wells Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,888
2012	2,849
2013	3,027
2014	2,914
2015	2,910
2016	2,789
2017	2,857
2018	2,830
2019	2,779
2020	2,746
2021	3,030
2022	3,343

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Wells

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 901 to 980.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 87 to 36.

Electricity use for home heating in Wells

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Wells. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 314 to 388, a 23.57% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Wells

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 Wells have not yet adopted solar heating.

Wells, ME Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Wells homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 277 towns in Maine, Wells ranks 18^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Wells ranks 238^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Wells’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 Wells, the average outside temperature was 3.7° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Wells Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	37.6° F
2023 - 2024	33.9° F

Wells Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Wells homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 37 heating oil companies that serve Wells 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 6 “full-service” oil companies that serve Wells. Full service companies such as Arrow Oil Company or Heatable 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 Wells 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 Wells include Welch Oil Llc and EMERY MILLS ENERGY INC.

Wells Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Wells: 37 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Wells: 18 miles

Average Number Of Wells Homes Served Per Company: 90 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Wells Oil Company: 64,806 gallons per year

Wells, ME Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 3,343 households in Wells, ME heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Wells, ME temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

62% of Wells, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Wells, ME Households	Wells, ME Heating Oil Households
5,314	3,343

37 Wells, ME Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Wells, ME homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Wells, ME community relies on its 37 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 Wells, ME, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Wells, ME.

Wells Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Wells, ME?

The best price of home heating oil in Wells, ME today is $2.79 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Wells, ME ranges from a low of $2.79 to a high of $3.09. The average heating oil price in Maine state is $2.97.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Wells, ME?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $297.00 in Wells, ME. Prices range from $278.90 to $309.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Wells, ME rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Wells, ME has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.14 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Wells, ME?

The average price of home heating oil in Wells, ME is $2.97 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Wells, ME?

Today in Wells, ME, the price of home heating oil is $2.79 per gallon, which amounts to $278.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Wells, ME?

The current price of heating oil in Wells, ME ranges from $2.79 to $3.09 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.97 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Wells, ME?

The current price of home heating oil in Wells, ME ranges from $2.79 to $3.09 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Wells, ME?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Wells, ME by $0.14 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $14.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Wells, ME?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $2.97 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.79 to $3.09 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Wells, ME?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Wells, ME ranges from $2.79 to $3.09 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Wells, ME?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Wells, ME. Over the past year, Wells, ME heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.98 for a 100-gallon order. This is $3.01 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.97, and $3.19 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.79. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.