Maine average heating oil prices down 2 cents

Maine average heating oil prices down 2 cents in past week

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- Maine energy officials say the statewide average cash price for No. 2 heating oil is $3.83 per gallon, down 2 cents from last week.

The Governor's Energy Office also says the average kerosene price fell a penny, to $4.30 per gallon. Prices for propane increased 4 cents, to $2.82 a gallon over the week.

The latest price survey was conducted Tuesday.

The government's Energy Information Administration says crude oil prices have been on the decline for the last couple of weeks.