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Oil Prices in Exeter, RI

Updated on March 12, 2025 at 05:02 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
JC Tefft Fuel & Propane Inc $2.88 Yes Yes
GetNetFuels $2.90 Yes Yes
Guardian Discount Call for price No No
Guardian Fuel & Energy Call for price No No
Hope Energy Call for price No No
PIER FUEL CO Call for price No No
Kent County Oil Service Inc 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
East Greenwich Oil Co Inc Call for price No No

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Cheapest Exeter, RI Oil Prices Per Gallon

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Exeter Heating Oil Price History

Updated on March 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
03/12/2025$2.890
03/11/2025$2.890
03/10/2025$2.964
03/09/2025$2.980
03/08/2025$2.980
03/07/2025$2.980
03/06/2025$2.980
03/05/2025$2.990
03/04/2025$3.055
03/03/2025$3.104
03/02/2025$3.115
03/01/2025$3.115
02/28/2025$3.115
02/27/2025$3.069
02/26/2025$3.313
02/25/2025$3.363
02/24/2025$3.363
02/23/2025$3.423
02/22/2025$3.423
02/21/2025$3.423
02/20/2025$3.410
02/19/2025$3.416
02/18/2025$3.400
02/17/2025$3.400
02/16/2025$3.650
02/15/2025$3.650
02/14/2025$3.650
02/13/2025$3.446
02/12/2025$3.650
02/11/2025$3.650

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Exeter Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Exeter, used by 1,330 or 66.04% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Exeter homeowners is natural gas, used by 334 homes (16.58%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (156), wood (107), other fuels (79), and other fuels (79).

Exeter Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelExeter Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,33066.0%
Natural Gas33416.6%
Electricity1567.8%
Wood1075.3%
Other Fuels793.9%
Propane371.8%

Heating oil (66.0%)

Natural gas (16.6%)

Electricity (7.8%)

Wood (5.3%)

Other fuels (3.9%)

Propane (1.8%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Exeter

Heating oil has become less popular in Exeter. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,477 to 1,330, a 9.95% drop.

Exeter Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,542
20121,399
20131,439
20141,359
20151,384
20161,316
20171,488
20181,461
20191,477
20201,243
20211,286
20221,330

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Exeter

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 108 to 37.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 257 to 334.

Electricity use for home heating in Exeter

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Exeter. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 163 to 156, a 4.29% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Exeter

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 Exeter have not yet adopted solar heating.

Exeter, RI Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Exeter homeowners purchased a total of 987,093 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 69 towns in Rhode Island, Exeter ranks 34th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Exeter ranks 848th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Exeter’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 Exeter, the average outside temperature was 1.7° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Exeter Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202535.9° F
2023 - 202437.6° F

Exeter Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Exeter homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 12 heating oil companies that serve Exeter 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 Exeter. Full service companies such as Guardian Fuel & Energy 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 Exeter 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 Exeter include JC Tefft Fuel & Propane Inc and Stop & Go Oil Inc.

Exeter Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Exeter: 12 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Exeter: 18 miles

Average Number Of Exeter Homes Served Per Company: 110 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Exeter Oil Company: 82,257 gallons per year

Exeter, RI Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,330 households in Exeter, RI heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Exeter, RI temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

66% of Exeter, RI Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Exeter, RI HouseholdsExeter, RI Heating Oil Households
2,0141,330

12 Exeter, RI Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 987,092 gallons of heating oil delivered to Exeter, RI homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Exeter, RI community relies on its 12 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 Exeter, RI, two of the closest terminals are null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Exeter, RI.

Exeter Heating Oil Prices FAQs

Is the price of heating oil in Exeter, RI rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Exeter, RI has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.19 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Exeter, RI?

Today in Exeter, RI, the price of home heating oil is $2.88 per gallon, which amounts to $288.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Is heating oil going up or down in Exeter, RI?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Exeter, RI by $0.19 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $19.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Exeter, RI?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Exeter, RI. Over the past year, Exeter, RI heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.98 for a 100-gallon order. This is $3.09 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.89, and $3.10 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.88. 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.

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