Citing an extended cold snap that began in December, heating oil suppliers are increasing the monthly payments of certain customers who are burning more oil this winter than expected. Customers from Dead River Co. and Downeast Energy who contracted for oil at a set per-gallon price have reported having their monthly payments increased by the […]
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Maine home heating fuel prices soar
AUGUSTA — The cost of a gallon of home heating oil in Maine has jumped 7 cents in the past week to an average of $3.87. The Governor’s Energy Office announced Monday that its weekly heating fuel price survey showed that the cost of kerosene and propane is also on the rise. Heating fuel prices […]
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Maine heating fuel prices climbing
AUGUSTA (AP) — A weekly Maine survey has found that the average price of home heating fuel has climbed to $3.81 a gallon, up 4 cents from last week. Prices are climbing in the wake of winter storms, power outages and very low temperatures. The Governor’s Energy Office said Tuesday that kerosene prices also rose […]
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Price of heating oil increases 4 cents in Maine
AUGUSTA — A weekly Maine survey has found that the average price of home heating fuel has climbed to $3.81 a gallon, up 4 cents from last week. Prices are climbing in the wake of winter storms, power outages and very low temperatures. The Governor’s Energy Office said Tuesday that kerosene prices also rose 4 […]
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Hometown Energy remains busy two years after New York Times article
DIXFIELD — It’s been nearly two years since local oil company Hometown Energy was featured in a New York Times article focusing on how people in Maine struggle to heat their homes. Since then, the company has received more than $100,000 worth of donations and has said goodbye to former owner Ike Libby, who started […]
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Maine home heating oil price up 2 cents
AUGUSTA (AP) — A weekly survey has found that average cash price for home heating oil has gone up 2 cents in Maine to $3.66 per gallon. The Governor’s Energy Office said Tuesday that that’s 13 cents higher than the average price a month ago. The average kerosene price is also up 2 cents to […]
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Maine heating oil prices rise 3 cents per gallon
AUGUSTA — The Governor’s Energy Office say the average price for home heating oil has risen another 3 cents in Maine. Officials said Tuesday that the weekly survey puts the average price for No. 2 heating oil at $3.64 per gallon. Prices for kerosene and propane also grew 8 cents per gallon. Heating oil prices […]
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New England governors press Congress on heating oil program
BOSTON (AP) — The governors of all six New England states have signed a letter urging Congress to support a federal program aimed at helping lower-income families and seniors cover their home heating costs. The governors are asking Congress to approve $3.6 billion for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which they describe as “a […]
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Maine heating fuel prices remain steady
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine home heating oil prices are holding steady as the days grow colder and the nights get longer. The latest weekly price survey by the governor’s energy office released Tuesday finds an average statewide price of $3.53 cents per gallon for Number 2 heating oil and $3.94 per gallon for kerosene. Both […]
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Maine to get almost $34 million in heating aid
PORTLAND — Maine is getting nearly $34 million in federal heating assistance funds. U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud’s office says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is making available $2.9 billion nationwide from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program, or LIHEAP, of which Maine’s share is $33.8 million. DHHS says it plans to […]