heatingoilcostpergallon

Maine heating oil price

$5.98/gal residential. 58% of Maine homes heat with oil. ME

Maine this week

Current $/gal
-0.06 WoW
$5.98
vs National average
National: $6.14/gal
$-0.16
275-gal fill cost
225 usable gallons (80% safe-fill)
$1346
764-gal season cost
1,800 sqft zone-5 home, our gallons model
$4569

State context

58% of Maine homes heat with oil, the highest in the US. Long winters and small towns drive large per-household consumption.

State programmes

Pre-buy / cap consumer protection

5 MRS §6-103 requires bonding for pre-paid heating fuel contracts above a threshold. Bonded protection. Regulator: Maine Office of the Public Advocate + AG consumer protection.

Cross-references

FAQ

What is the current Maine heating oil price?
Maine residential heating oil is $5.98/gal (source: EIA SHOPP + ME GEO).
What state programmes help with heating oil bills in Maine?
LIHEAP, Efficiency Maine rebates.
Are pre-buy contracts protected in Maine?
5 MRS §6-103 requires bonding for pre-paid heating fuel contracts above a threshold. Bonded protection.
How does Maine compare to the national average?
Maine is $0.16 below the national average of $6.14/gal.
EIA SHOPP last reading: 2026-11-02NY Harbor ULSD spot refreshed: 2026-11-05EIA next release: 2026-11-12