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South Bristol Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For South Bristol Mid Coast Maine residences heating with fuel oil, choosing which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve South Bristol Mid Coast Maine plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who want a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve South Bristol Mid Coast Maine. Full service companies such as or offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The client does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for families who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Some of the 2 South Bristol Mid Coast Maine cash heating oil companies serving South Bristol Mid Coast Maine include Kaler Oil Co Inc Inc and Boothbay Energy.
South Bristol Mid Coast Maine Number Two Heating Oil Company Statistics: Number two heating oil Companies Serving South Bristol Mid Coast Maine: 5 companies .
Average Number of South Bristol Mid Coast Maine Households Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 23
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Average South Bristol Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on March 30, 2026
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.036 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$1.470 |
| 3 Month Trend | +$1.950 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$2.136 |
Average South Bristol Heating Oil Price History
Updated on March 30, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 03/30/2026 | $5.371 |
| 03/23/2026 | $5.407 |
| 03/16/2026 | $4.952 |
| 03/09/2026 | $4.778 |
| 03/02/2026 | $3.901 |
| 02/23/2026 | $3.795 |
| 02/16/2026 | $3.785 |
| 02/09/2026 | $3.758 |
| 02/02/2026 | $3.727 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.509 |
| 01/19/2026 | $3.409 |
| 01/12/2026 | $3.410 |
| 01/05/2026 | $3.421 |
| 12/29/2025 | $3.414 |
| 12/22/2025 | $3.414 |
| 12/15/2025 | $3.429 |
| 12/08/2025 | $3.430 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.431 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.468 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.392 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.343 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.292 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.249 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.235 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: South Bristol Mid Coast Maine Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Households have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Propane is the most popular choice in South Bristol Mid Coast Maine, used by 136 or 44% of residents. The next most popular primary heating fuel for South Bristol Mid Coast Maine households is Heating Oil, used by 114 homes (37%). The rest of the homes are heated with Electricity (6%), Wood (5%), Natural Gas (3%), and Other (3%).
South Bristol Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (No. of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 136 | 19 | 114 | 14 | 2 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 | 136 | 17 | 114 | 14 | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 134 | 15 | 110 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 120 | 10 | 120 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 124 | 6 | 117 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 132 | 0 | 131 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 47 | 2 | 150 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 41 | 4 | 145 | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 24 | 12 | 149 | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 22 | 11 | 162 | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 26 | 16 | 136 | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 23 | 11 | 145 | 41 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 26 | 14 | 168 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 24 | 6 | 194 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 186 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in South Bristol Mid Coast Maine
Fuel oil has become losing popularity in South Bristol Mid Coast Maine. In the 13 years since 2012, the number of residents using fuel oil declined from 194 to 114, a 41% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in South Bristol Mid Coast Maine
Between 2012 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel increased from 24 to 136, a 467% change. Comparing 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel remained unchanged at 9, a 0% change.
Electricity use for home heating in South Bristol Mid Coast Maine
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in South Bristol Mid Coast Maine. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity shot up from 6 to 19, a 217% change.
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South Bristol Mid Coast Maine Heating Oil Delivery Overview
114 houses in South Bristol Mid Coast Maine heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when South Bristol Mid Coast Maine temperatures drop as low as 22.0° F each winter. 37.3% of South Bristol Mid Coast Maine houses are reliant on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
37.3% of South Bristol, ME Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| South Bristol, ME Households | South Bristol, ME Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 306 | 114 |
5 South Bristol Mid Coast Maine Number Two Heating Oil Companies You Can Trust
With 74,596 gallons of fuel oil delivered to South Bristol Mid Coast Maine houses the last heating season, the South Bristol Mid Coast Maine community depends on its 5 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of South Bristol Mid Coast Maine, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Newington, NH and Sprague in So. Portland, ME. Then, the truck delivers the number two heating oil to homes and businesses throughout South Bristol Mid Coast Maine and the surrounding area.