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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 17 West Greenwich Suppliers

Oil Prices in West Greenwich, RI

Updated Today at 12:04 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Micheletti Oil Services Call for price No No
Midnight Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No
Rambone & Sprague Oil Call for price No No
JC Tefft Fuel & Propane Inc Call for price No No
Henry Oil Co Call for price No No
GetNetFuels Call for price No No
Hope Energy Call for price No No
PIER FUEL CO Call for price No No
Anthony's Oil LLC Call for price No No
Kent County Oil Service Inc Call for price No No
MATHEWS OIL CO Call for price No No
Stop & Go Oil Inc Call for price No No
Energy One Call for price No No
Aurora Fuel Co Call for price No No
Richards Oil Call for price No No
Scituate Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
East Greenwich Oil Co Inc Call for price No No

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Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for West Greenwich, RI

West Greenwich Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/12/2025$3.260
01/11/2025$3.260
01/10/2025$3.260
01/09/2025$3.240
01/08/2025$3.155
01/07/2025$3.138
01/06/2025$3.128
01/05/2025$3.111
01/04/2025$3.111
01/03/2025$3.111
01/02/2025$3.071
01/01/2025$3.056
12/31/2024$3.056
12/30/2024$3.010
12/29/2024$2.995
12/28/2024$2.995
12/27/2024$2.995
12/26/2024$2.973
12/25/2024$2.973
12/24/2024$2.973
12/23/2024$3.038
12/22/2024$2.956
12/21/2024$2.956
12/20/2024$2.956
12/19/2024$2.956
12/18/2024$2.946
12/17/2024$2.930
12/16/2024$2.930
12/15/2024$2.926
12/14/2024$2.926

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: West Greenwich Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in West Greenwich, used by 1,343 or 58.90% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for West Greenwich homeowners is propane, used by 538 homes (23.60%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (198), wood (195), electricity (84), and other fuels (4).

West Greenwich Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelWest Greenwich Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,34358.9%
Propane53823.6%
Natural Gas1988.7%
Wood1958.6%
Electricity843.7%
Other Fuels40.2%

Heating oil (58.9%)

Propane (23.6%)

Natural gas (8.7%)

Wood (8.6%)

Electricity (3.7%)

Other fuels (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in West Greenwich

Heating oil has become less popular in West Greenwich. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,583 to 1,343, a 15.16% drop.

West Greenwich Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,731
20121,730
20131,635
20141,601
20151,633
20161,583
20171,506
20181,458
20191,462
20201,430
20211,386
20221,343

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in West Greenwich

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 82 to 538.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 281 to 198.

Electricity use for home heating in West Greenwich

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in West Greenwich. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 73 to 84, a 15.07% increase.

Solar use for home heating in West Greenwich

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.

Homeowners in West Greenwich have not yet adopted solar heating.

West Greenwich, RI Heating Oil Trends

Last year, West Greenwich homeowners purchased a total of 996,741 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 69 towns in Rhode Island, West Greenwich ranks 33rd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, West Greenwich ranks 842nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

West Greenwich’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 West Greenwich, the average outside temperature was 0.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

West Greenwich Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202537.7° F
2023 - 202437.6° F

West Greenwich Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For West Greenwich homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 17 heating oil companies that serve West Greenwich 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve West Greenwich. Full service companies such as Micheletti Oil Services or Energy One 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 West Greenwich 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 West Greenwich include Anthony's Oil LLC and MATHEWS OIL CO.

West Greenwich Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving West Greenwich: 17 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to West Greenwich: 18 miles

Average Number Of West Greenwich Homes Served Per Company: 79 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per West Greenwich Oil Company: 58,631 gallons per year

West Greenwich, RI Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,343 households in West Greenwich, RI heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when West Greenwich, RI temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

58% of West Greenwich, RI Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

West Greenwich, RI HouseholdsWest Greenwich, RI Heating Oil Households
2,2801,343

17 West Greenwich, RI Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 996,741 gallons of heating oil delivered to West Greenwich, RI homeowners during the winter of 2024, the West Greenwich, RI community relies on its 17 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 West Greenwich, RI, two of the closest terminals are Shell in Providence, RI and Sprague in Providence, RI. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in West Greenwich, RI.

West Greenwich Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.

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