By Associated Press - Wednesday, March 15, 2017

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - The Governor’s Energy Office says the price of heating oil in Maine has dropped 4 cents from mid-February.

The statewide average cash price for No. 2 heating oil was $2.26 per gallon this week.

The statewide price of kerosene was also down 4 cents, to $2.79. Propane prices have fallen 4 cents in that time and are now down to $2.55 per gallon.



The state found the highest heating oil price was $2.65, while the lowest price was $1.96. Northern Maine had a higher average at $2.36 per gallon.

The figures reflect a March 13 survey.

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