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Maine Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Maine homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 131 heating oil companies that serve Maine 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 19 “full-service” oil companies that serve Maine. Full service companies such as Alfred Oil or MA Haskell Fuel Company LLC 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 Maine 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 Maine include EMERY MILLS ENERGY INC and Integrity Oil.

Maine Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Maine: 131 companies

Average Number Of Maine Homes Served Per Company: 2,628 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Maine Oil Company: 1,885,083 gallons per year

Maine Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Maine homeowners purchased a total of 204 million gallons of heating oil.

Short Term Trends

Maine’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 Maine, the average outside temperature was 1.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Maine Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202528.1° F
2023 - 202429.9° F
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100 gallonsgals$2.92 per gallon/galJun 30, 2025, 3:00 PM
150 gallonsgals$2.92 per gallon/galJun 30, 2025, 3:00 PM
200 gallonsgals$2.92 per gallon/galJun 30, 2025, 3:00 PM
250 gallonsgals$2.92 per gallon/galJun 30, 2025, 3:00 PM

Maine Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Day Trend -$0.030
1 Week Trend +$0.045
1 Month Trend +$0.195
1 Year Trend -$0.478

Maine Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
06/30/2025 $3.104
06/27/2025 $3.134
06/26/2025 $3.135
06/25/2025 $3.095
06/24/2025 $3.101
06/23/2025 $3.113
06/20/2025 $3.058
06/19/2025 $3.013
06/18/2025 $2.976
06/17/2025 $2.964
06/16/2025 $2.921
06/13/2025 $2.876
06/12/2025 $2.791
06/11/2025 $2.791
06/10/2025 $2.791
06/09/2025 $2.792
06/06/2025 $2.801
06/05/2025 $2.831
06/04/2025 $2.831
06/03/2025 $2.831
06/02/2025 $2.848
05/30/2025 $2.887
05/29/2025 $2.892
05/28/2025 $2.908
05/27/2025 $2.935
05/26/2025 $2.947
05/23/2025 $2.956
05/22/2025 $2.963
05/21/2025 $2.965
05/20/2025 $2.965

Today's Maine Oil Prices By City

Updated Today at 03:00 PM

Portland Heating Oil Prices

from $2.92 per gallon/gal

Bangor Heating Oil Prices

from $3.07 per gallon/gal

Lewiston Heating Oil Prices

from $3.00 per gallon/gal

Waterville Heating Oil Prices

from $3.20 per gallon/gal

South Portland Heating Oil Prices

from $2.92 per gallon/gal

Augusta Heating Oil Prices

from $2.95 per gallon/gal

Biddeford Heating Oil Prices

from $2.93 per gallon/gal

Auburn Heating Oil Prices

from $3.10 per gallon/gal

Brunswick Heating Oil Prices

from $3.00 per gallon/gal

Scarborough Heating Oil Prices

from $2.92 per gallon/gal

Saco Heating Oil Prices

from $2.92 per gallon/gal

Westbrook Heating Oil Prices

from $2.92 per gallon/gal

Windham Heating Oil Prices

from $2.92 per gallon/gal

Gorham Heating Oil Prices

from $2.92 per gallon/gal

Sanford Heating Oil Prices

from $3.00 per gallon/gal

Falmouth Heating Oil Prices

from $2.92 per gallon/gal

Kennebunk Heating Oil Prices

from $2.93 per gallon/gal

Gardiner Heating Oil Prices

from $2.95 per gallon/gal

Bath Heating Oil Prices

from $3.00 per gallon/gal

Orono Heating Oil Prices

from $3.07 per gallon/gal

York Heating Oil Prices

from $3.04 per gallon/gal

Wells Heating Oil Prices

from $2.93 per gallon/gal

Cape Elizabeth Heating Oil Prices

from $2.92 per gallon/gal

Old Town Heating Oil Prices

from $3.07 per gallon/gal

Brewer Heating Oil Prices

from $3.07 per gallon/gal

Hampden Heating Oil Prices

from $3.07 per gallon/gal

Topsham Heating Oil Prices

from $3.00 per gallon/gal

Yarmouth Heating Oil Prices

from $2.92 per gallon/gal

Old Orchard Beach Heating Oil Prices

from $2.92 per gallon/gal

Freeport Heating Oil Prices

from $2.92 per gallon/gal

Buxton Heating Oil Prices

from $2.92 per gallon/gal

Kittery Heating Oil Prices

from $3.04 per gallon/gal

Kennebunkport Heating Oil Prices

from $2.93 per gallon/gal

Berwick Heating Oil Prices

from $3.04 per gallon/gal

Alfred Heating Oil Prices

from $2.93 per gallon/gal

Gray Heating Oil Prices

from $2.92 per gallon/gal

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Maine, used by 284,676 or 59.19% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Maine homeowners is propane, used by 62,744 homes (13.05%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (46,335), electricity (45,852), wood (36,575), and other fuels (8,669).

Maine Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelMaine Households % of Households
Heating Oil284,67659.2%
Propane62,74413.1%
Natural Gas46,3359.6%
Electricity45,8529.5%
Wood36,5757.6%
Other Fuels8,6691.8%
No Fuel1,9850.4%
Solar1,6310.3%
Coal5780.1%

Heating oil (59.2%)

Propane (13.1%)

Natural gas (9.6%)

Electricity (9.5%)

Wood (7.6%)

Other fuels (1.8%)

No fuel (0.4%)

Solar (0.3%)

Coal (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Maine

Heating oil has become less popular in Maine. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 285,451 to 284,676, a 0.27% drop.

Maine Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011330,891
2012323,659
2013314,214
2014306,081
2015298,972
2016291,806
2017287,069
2018286,083
2019285,451
2020287,940
2021285,388
2022284,676

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Maine

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 51,134 to 62,744.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 41,472 to 46,335.

Electricity use for home heating in Maine

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Maine. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 32,148 to 45,852, a 42.63% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Maine

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.

Currently, 1,631 homes in Maine are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 117.47% increase from 2019, when only 750 homes had installed active solar heating.

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Maine Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 344,285 households in Maine heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Maine temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

59% of Maine Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Maine HouseholdsMaine Heating Oil Households
575,320344,285

131 Maine Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 247 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Maine homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Maine community relies on its 131 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 Maine, 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 Maine.

Maine Heating Oil Prices FAQs

How high will oil go in Maine?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Maine. Over the past year, Maine heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 100-gallon order. This is $1.84 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.10, and $2.00 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.95. 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.

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Maine?

The best price of home heating oil in Maine today is $2.95 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Maine ranges from a low of $2.95 to a high of $3.49. The average heating oil price in Maine state is $3.10.

How much is oil per gallon in Maine?

As of today, June 30th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.10 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.95 to $3.49 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Maine?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Maine ranges from $2.95 to $3.49 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How much is home heating oil right now in Maine?

The current price of home heating oil in Maine ranges from $2.95 to $3.49 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.

What is the current price of heating oil in Maine?

The current price of heating oil in Maine ranges from $2.95 to $3.49 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.10 per gallon.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Maine?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $310.00 in Maine. Prices range from $295.00 to $349.00, depending on the oil company.

Is heating oil going up or down in Maine?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Maine by $0.08 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $8.00 for a 100-gallon order.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Maine?

Today in Maine, the price of home heating oil is $2.95 per gallon, which amounts to $295.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Is the price of heating oil in Maine rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Maine has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.08 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Maine?

The average price of home heating oil in Maine is $3.10 per gallon.

Is heating oil taxable in Maine?

Heating oil sold for heating buildings occupied by humans is exempt from sales tax, but, with a few exceptions, heating oil purchased for commercial use is taxable.