If you live on a fixed income and live in Maine, you already know that the price of oil can make the difference between spending your winter evenings relaxing in comfort or bundling up to ward off the chill. While you can't do anything about the weather outside, there are some things you can do to ensure you get affordable heating oil. Shop Around Many homeowners stay with the same oil company for years out of a sense of loyalty, but loyalty won't keep your house warm.