Learn → Price Trends in Maine
Heating oil prices across Maine are trending downward, with an average decrease of 5.2% across counties — a good sign for buyers.
6-week price change by county, sorted from largest drops to largest increases:
| County | Current Median | 6-Week Change | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock | $4.30 | ↓ 9.0% | Good time to buy |
| Penobscot | $4.34 | ↓ 8.6% | Good time to buy |
| Piscataquis | $4.45 | ↓ 7.7% | Good time to buy |
| Waldo | $4.26 | ↓ 7.4% | Good time to buy |
| Lincoln | $4.20 | ↓ 6.9% | Good time to buy |
| Kennebec | $4.29 | ↓ 6.7% | Good time to buy |
| Somerset | $4.30 | ↓ 6.5% | Good time to buy |
| Androscoggin | $4.30 | ↓ 4.7% | Good time to buy |
| Sagadahoc | $4.20 | ↓ 4.7% | Good time to buy |
| Cumberland | $4.20 | → 0.0% | Typical |
| York | $4.20 | → 0.2% | Typical |
| Oxford | $4.40 | ↑ 4.8% | Prices elevated |
Updated: 2026-07-19. Click a county for detailed weekly history.