Coverage dated September 29, 2026 to October 2, 2026

Maine’s heating oil prices are 80% higher than a year ago

Headline from Bangor Daily News

In eastern and Down East Maine, the average price for a gallon of heating oil is $6 and the high is $6.30.

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Reports & sources

3 articles, oldest first.

  1. Maine Public

    As heating oil prices hit record highs, Mainers are eyeing winter with growing trepidation (opens Maine Public)

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    At the Farmington Fair, western Maine residents said they're taking a hit from higher prices, and some are worried how they'll make it through winter.

  2. Bangor Daily News

    As heating oil prices hit record highs, Mainers eye winter with growing trepidation (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    It will cost an extra $740 to fill a standard 275-gallon tank.

  3. Bangor Daily News

    Maine’s heating oil prices are 80% higher than a year ago (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    In eastern and Down East Maine, the average price for a gallon of heating oil is $6 and the high is $6.30.