Heating oil prices in Maine this week
Maine's residential heating oil price was $5.83 per gallon in the week of Nov 9, 2026, below the New England average of $5.85 and below the U.S. average of $5.92.[shopp][shopp_oil] Of the 6 New England states EIA surveys, Maine ranked number 3 from cheapest this week:
| State | This week | Year earlier | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $5.67 | $3.68 | +54% |
| Vermont | $5.81 | $3.63 | +60% |
| Maine | $5.83 | $3.34 | +74% |
| New Hampshire | $5.93 | $3.55 | +67% |
| Rhode Island | $5.96 | $3.84 | +55% |
| Massachusetts | $5.96 | $3.76 | +59% |
The full list of surveyed states, from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic, is on heating oil prices; New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania have a weekly page at heating oil prices NY.
Maine heating oil price per gallon, week by week
The 2026-27 survey opened at $5.97 a gallon in Maine in the week of Oct 5, 2026 and stood at $5.83 on Nov 9, 2026. Over the 2025-26 season the weekly Maine price averaged $3.73 and ranged from $3.24 to $5.41.[shopp_oil]
Maine U.S. average
| Delivery | This week | 2025-26 low | 2025-26 high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 gallons | $583.30 | $323.50 | $540.70 |
| 150 gallons | $874.95 | $485.25 | $811.05 |
| 200 gallons | $1,166.60 | $647.00 | $1,081.40 |
What a Maine winter of oil costs
At this week's price every 100 gallons costs $583.30, $249.00 more than a year ago. The table prices a whole winter at this week's price, last year's price for the same week and last season's average:[shopp_oil]
| Oil burned | This week's price | Year-earlier price | 2025-26 average | Extra vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 gallons | $3,499.80 | $2,005.80 | $2,235.60 | $1,494.00 |
| 800 gallons | $4,666.40 | $2,674.40 | $2,980.80 | $1,992.00 |
| 1,000 gallons | $5,833.00 | $3,343.00 | $3,726.00 | $2,490.00 |
Weekly survey prices move with wholesale diesel and crude oil; a pre-buy or capped contract locks part of the winter at a set price, while will-call delivery pays the price on the day.
Maine oil vs heat pump and propane
Heating oil holds 138,500 Btu per gallon.[btu] In an 85% efficient boiler or furnace, Maine's price works out to $49.55 per million Btu of delivered heat. At Maine's average electricity price of 29.60¢ per kWh, a heat pump at the federal minimum HSPF2 of 7.5 delivers the same heat for $39.47, and a cold-climate model at HSPF2 9.5 for $31.16. Propane at $3.69 a gallon in a 95% furnace costs $42.42.[eia861m][shopp_lp][cfr430]
| System | Price | Efficiency | $ per MMBtu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil boiler or furnace | $5.83/gal | 85% | $49.55 |
| Propane furnace | $3.69/gal | 95% AFUE | $42.42 |
| Heat pump, federal minimum | 29.60¢/kWh | HSPF2 7.5 | $39.47 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | 29.60¢/kWh | HSPF2 9.5 | $31.16 |
HSPF2 is a seasonal rating; on the coldest days a heat pump's efficiency falls and some homes keep the oil boiler as backup, so real savings fall between these figures. The calculator above runs the comparison with your own gallons; heat pump vs furnace cost explains the method and propane prices lists every state's propane price.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of heating oil in Maine?
$5.83 per gallon on average for Maine homes in the week of Nov 9, 2026 (EIA), +74% from $3.34 a year earlier.
Why are heating oil prices higher in Maine this year?
The rise follows wholesale distillate prices across the region: New England averaged $5.85 this week vs $3.65 a year earlier, and the U.S. $5.92 vs $3.72.
How much does it cost to fill an oil tank in Maine?
About $1,166.60 for 200 gallons at this week's average price; a 100-gallon delivery is about $583.30 before any minimum-delivery fee.
Is a heat pump cheaper than oil in Maine?
At this week's prices, yes: $31.16 (cold-climate, HSPF2 9.5) or $39.47 (HSPF2 7.5) per million Btu of heat vs $49.55 for oil at 85% efficiency.
Sources
- Heating Oil and Propane Update (weekly residential prices; collected October through March)
- Weekly No. 2 Heating Oil Residential Price by state (dollars per gallon)
- Weekly Propane Residential Price by state (dollars per gallon)
- British thermal units (Btu): heat content of electricity (3,412 Btu/kWh), natural gas, heating oil (138,500 Btu/gal) and propane (91,452 Btu/gal)
- Monthly Electric Utility Sales and Revenue Data (Form EIA-861M), by state and sector, data through August 2026 (sales_revenue.xlsx)
- 10 CFR 430.32, Energy and water conservation standards: split-system heat pumps SEER2 14.3 / HSPF2 7.5 (from Jan 1, 2023); non-weatherized gas furnaces 80% AFUE, 95% from Dec 18, 2028; non-weatherized oil furnaces 83% AFUE