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Rhode Island Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Rhode Island homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 49 heating oil companies that serve Rhode Island is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 14 “full-service” oil companies that serve Rhode Island. Full service companies such as Dudek Oil or Wildcat Oil Co offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious Rhode Island homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve Rhode Island include Helger's United Oil Co and Anchor Fuel Oil Inc.
Rhode Island Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Rhode Island: 49 companies
Average Number Of Rhode Island Homes Served Per Company: 2,526 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Rhode Island Oil Company: 1,875,324 gallons per year
Rhode Island Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Rhode Island homeowners purchased a total of 92 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Rhode Island’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Rhode Island, the average outside temperature was 1.6° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Rhode Island Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 35.7° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 37.3° F |
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Cheapest Rhode Island Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $2.95 per gallon/gal | Jun 29, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.80 per gallon/gal | Jun 29, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.80 per gallon/gal | Jun 29, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.80 per gallon/gal | Jun 29, 2025, 5:00 PM |
Rhode Island Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on June 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | -$0.009 |
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.003 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.313 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.402 |
Rhode Island Heating Oil Price History
Updated on June 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 06/27/2025 | $3.094 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.103 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.105 |
| 06/24/2025 | $3.146 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.166 |
| 06/20/2025 | $3.123 |
| 06/19/2025 | $3.090 |
| 06/18/2025 | $3.036 |
| 06/17/2025 | $2.943 |
| 06/16/2025 | $2.923 |
| 06/13/2025 | $2.846 |
| 06/12/2025 | $2.866 |
| 06/11/2025 | $2.735 |
| 06/10/2025 | $2.740 |
| 06/09/2025 | $2.774 |
| 06/06/2025 | $2.774 |
| 06/05/2025 | $2.774 |
| 06/04/2025 | $2.774 |
| 06/03/2025 | $2.775 |
| 06/02/2025 | $2.764 |
| 05/30/2025 | $2.763 |
| 05/29/2025 | $2.768 |
| 05/28/2025 | $2.771 |
| 05/27/2025 | $2.781 |
| 05/26/2025 | $2.782 |
| 05/23/2025 | $2.788 |
| 05/22/2025 | $2.788 |
| 05/21/2025 | $2.788 |
| 05/20/2025 | $2.788 |
| 05/19/2025 | $2.797 |
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Today's Rhode Island Oil Prices By City
Updated Today at 05:00 PM
| Providence Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Warwick Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Pawtucket Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Cranston Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Woonsocket Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Cumberland Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Coventry Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Johnston Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| West Warwick Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Newport Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Bristol Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| East Providence Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| North Kingstown Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Westerly Heating Oil Prices from $3.14 per gallon/gal |
| Wakefield Heating Oil Prices from $3.10 per gallon/gal |
| Central Falls Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| East Greenwich Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Lincoln Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Portsmouth Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Riverside Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Barrington Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Middletown Heating Oil Prices from $3.09 per gallon/gal |
| Tiverton Heating Oil Prices from $3.09 per gallon/gal |
| North Providence Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Smithfield Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Narragansett Heating Oil Prices from $3.10 per gallon/gal |
| North Smithfield Heating Oil Prices from $2.95 per gallon/gal |
| Warren Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Rumford Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Chepachet Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Pascoag Heating Oil Prices from $3.05 per gallon/gal |
| North Scituate Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Charlestown Heating Oil Prices from $3.14 per gallon/gal |
| Kingston Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Greenville Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
| Saunderstown Heating Oil Prices from $2.90 per gallon/gal |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Rhode Island Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Rhode Island, used by 238,730 or 54.33% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Rhode Island homeowners is heating oil, used by 123,513 homes (28.11%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (48,608), propane (20,290), wood (6,261), and other fuels (2,906).
Rhode Island Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Rhode Island Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 238,730 | 54.3% |
| Heating Oil | 123,513 | 28.1% |
| Electricity | 48,608 | 11.1% |
| Propane | 20,290 | 4.6% |
| Wood | 6,261 | 1.4% |
| Other Fuels | 2,906 | 0.7% |
| No Fuel | 2,274 | 0.5% |
| Solar | 368 | 0.1% |
| Coal | 193 | 0.0% |
Natural gas (54.3%)
Heating oil (28.1%)
Electricity (11.1%)
Propane (4.6%)
Wood (1.4%)
Other fuels (0.7%)
No fuel (0.5%)
Solar (0.1%)
Coal (0.0%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Rhode Island
Heating oil has become less popular in Rhode Island. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 147,428 to 123,513, a 16.22% drop.
Rhode Island Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 157,027 |
| 2012 | 153,138 |
| 2013 | 147,428 |
| 2014 | 142,250 |
| 2015 | 137,072 |
| 2016 | 131,665 |
| 2017 | 128,463 |
| 2018 | 125,105 |
| 2019 | 122,253 |
| 2020 | 120,814 |
| 2021 | 122,016 |
| 2022 | 123,513 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Rhode Island
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 8,550 to 20,290.
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 207,892 to 238,730.
Electricity use for home heating in Rhode Island
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Rhode Island. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 35,965 to 48,608, a 35.15% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Rhode Island
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.
Currently, 368 homes in Rhode Island are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 257.28% increase from 2013, when only 103 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Rhode Island Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 123,813 households in Rhode Island heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Rhode Island temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
28% of Rhode Island Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Rhode Island Households | Rhode Island Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 439,968 | 123,813 |
49 Rhode Island Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 92 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Rhode Island homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Rhode Island community relies on its 49 oil companies to keep warm.
Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Rhode Island, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in Providence, RI and Sprague in E. Providence, RI. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Heating Oil Prices FAQs
How high will oil go in Rhode Island?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Rhode Island. Over the past year, Rhode Island heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 100-gallon order. This is $1.85 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.09, and $1.92 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.02. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.
What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Rhode Island?
The best price of home heating oil in Rhode Island today is $3.02 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Rhode Island ranges from a low of $3.02 to a high of $3.22. The average heating oil price in Rhode Island state is $3.09.
How much is oil per gallon in Rhode Island?
As of today, June 29th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.09 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.02 to $3.22 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.
How much is oil for heat in Rhode Island?
Currently, the price of oil for heating in Rhode Island ranges from $3.02 to $3.22 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.
How much is home heating oil right now in Rhode Island?
The current price of home heating oil in Rhode Island ranges from $3.02 to $3.22 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.
What is the current price of heating oil in Rhode Island?
The current price of heating oil in Rhode Island ranges from $3.02 to $3.22 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.09 per gallon.
How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Rhode Island?
On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $309.00 in Rhode Island. Prices range from $302.00 to $322.00, depending on the oil company.
Is heating oil going up or down in Rhode Island?
Heating oil prices have gone down in Rhode Island by $0.00 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $0.00 for a 100-gallon order.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Rhode Island?
Today in Rhode Island, the price of home heating oil is $3.02 per gallon, which amounts to $302.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
Is the price of heating oil in Rhode Island rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Rhode Island has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.00 per gallon.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Rhode Island?
The average price of home heating oil in Rhode Island is $3.09 per gallon.
Is heating oil taxable in Rhode Island?
No, sales of heating fuels for any use are exempt from Rhode Island sales and use tax.
