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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 238,742 or 54.26% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Rhode Island homeowners is heating oil, used by 123,813 homes (28.14%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (48,633), propane (20,429), wood (6,316), and other fuels (5,741).

Rhode Island Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Rhode Island Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	238,742	54.26%
Heating Oil	123,813	28.14%
Electricity	48,633	11.05%
Propane	20,429	4.64%
Wood	6,316	1.44%
Other Fuels	2,906	0.66%
No Fuel	2,274	0.52%
Solar	368	0.08%
Coal	193	0.04%

Natural gas (54.26)

Heating oil (28.14)

Electricity (11.05)

Propane (4.64)

Wood (1.44)

Other fuels (0.66)

No fuel (0.52)

Solar (0.08)

Coal (0.04)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Rhode Island

Heating oil has become less popular in Rhode Island. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 157,426 to 123,813, a 21.35% drop.

Rhode Island Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	157,426
2012	153,479
2013	147,768
2014	142,612
2015	137,451
2016	132,040
2017	128,844
2018	125,460
2019	122,583
2020	121,062
2021	122,289
2022	123,813

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Rhode Island

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 8,191 to 20,429.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 202,626 to 238,742.

Electricity use for home heating in Rhode Island

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Rhode Island. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 34,097 to 48,633, a 42.63% 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 493.55% increase from 2011, when only 62 homes had installed active solar heating.

Rhode Island Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Rhode Island homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 100 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 Nite Oil Co Inc 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 Anchor Fuel Oil Inc and Helger's United Oil Co.

Rhode Island Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Rhode Island: 100 companies

Average Number Of Rhode Island Homes Served Per Company: 1,235 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Rhode Island Oil Company: 918,909 gallons per year

Rhode Island Heating Oil FAQs

How much is home heating oil in Rhode Island?

Home heating oil is $2.76 per gallon right now, on average in Rhode Island. Today's oil prices in Rhode Island range from the cheapest price of $2.60 to the most expensive price of $2.87 right now per gallon for a 100-gallon heating oil delivery, depending on the oil company you use and the delivery address.

How much does heating oil cost per month in Rhode Island?

Heating oil costs $90.78 per month in Rhode Island (averaged over 12 months), totalling $1180.20 per year. On a cost per delivery basis, this equates to 4 deliveries of $295.05 per delivery.

How much heating oil will a home in Rhode Island use in the upcoming week?

In the upcoming week, the temperature in Rhode Island is expected to drop to a low of 50.8°F. The average 1,500 square foot house will burn 8.72929 gallons of heating oil.

How does the price per gallon of heating oil in Rhode Island compare to the national average?

Today, The Rhode Island average heating oil price is $0.09/gal cheaper than the U.S. average.

How many gallons of heating oil does a home in Rhode Island burn annually?

A 1,500 square foot home in Rhode Island uses an average of 453.92 gallons each year.