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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 10 West Kingston Suppliers

Oil Prices in West Kingston, RI

Updated Today at 08:04 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Guardian Discount $3.29 Yes Yes
JC Tefft Fuel & Propane Inc Call for price No No
Guardian Fuel & Energy 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
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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West Kingston, RI Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.29 --
150$3.19 --
200$3.17 --
250$3.17 --

West Kingston Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/14/2025$3.290
01/13/2025$3.290
01/12/2025$3.266
01/11/2025$3.266
01/10/2025$3.266
01/09/2025$3.210
01/08/2025$3.090
01/07/2025$3.094
01/06/2025$3.090
01/05/2025$3.176
01/04/2025$3.176
01/03/2025$3.176
01/02/2025$3.036
01/01/2025$3.010
12/31/2024$3.006
12/30/2024$2.993
12/29/2024$2.980
12/28/2024$2.980
12/27/2024$2.980
12/26/2024$3.016
12/25/2024$2.986
12/24/2024$2.980
12/23/2024$3.199
12/22/2024$2.980
12/21/2024$2.980
12/20/2024$2.980
12/19/2024$2.980
12/18/2024$2.960
12/17/2024$2.844
12/16/2024$2.926

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in West Kingston, used by 1,527 or 66.33% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for West Kingston homeowners is propane, used by 485 homes (21.07%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (182), wood (141), other fuels (25), and other fuels (15).

West Kingston Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelWest Kingston Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,52766.3%
Propane48521.1%
Natural Gas1827.9%
Wood1416.1%
Other Fuels251.1%
Solar130.6%
Electricity20.1%

Heating oil (66.3%)

Propane (21.1%)

Natural gas (7.9%)

Wood (6.1%)

Other fuels (1.1%)

Solar (0.6%)

Electricity (0.1%)

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

Heating oil has become more popular in West Kingston. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,250 to 1,527, a 22.16% lift.

West Kingston Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,143
20121,177
20131,236
20141,201
20151,244
20161,182
20171,201
20181,250
20191,381
20201,292
20211,405
20221,527

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

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 134 to 485.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 115 to 182.

Electricity use for home heating in West Kingston

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in West Kingston. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 99 to 2, a 97.98% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in West Kingston

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, 13 homes in West Kingston are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2018, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

West Kingston, RI Heating Oil Trends

Last year, West Kingston homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 69 towns in Rhode Island, West Kingston ranks 28th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, West Kingston ranks 728th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

West Kingston’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 Kingston, the average outside temperature was 0.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

West Kingston Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202537.9° F
2023 - 202437.6° F

West Kingston Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For West Kingston homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 10 heating oil companies that serve West Kingston 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 Kingston. 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 West Kingston 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 Kingston include JC Tefft Fuel & Propane Inc and Guardian Discount.

West Kingston Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving West Kingston: 10 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to West Kingston: 18 miles

Average Number Of West Kingston Homes Served Per Company: 152 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per West Kingston Oil Company: 113,330 gallons per year

West Kingston, RI Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,527 households in West Kingston, RI heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when West Kingston, RI temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

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

West Kingston, RI HouseholdsWest Kingston, RI Heating Oil Households
2,3021,527

10 West Kingston, RI Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to West Kingston, RI homeowners during the winter of 2024, the West Kingston, RI community relies on its 10 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 Kingston, 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 West Kingston, RI.

West Kingston Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The price of heating oil in West Kingston, RI has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.18 per gallon.

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

Today in West Kingston, RI, the price of home heating oil is $3.29 per gallon, which amounts to $329.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in West Kingston, RI?

Heating oil prices in West Kingston, RI have not changed in the last 24 hours.

Is heating oil going up or down in West Kingston, RI?

Heating oil prices have gone up in West Kingston, RI by $0.18 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $18.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in West Kingston, RI?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in West Kingston, RI. Over the past year, West Kingston, RI heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.09 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.80 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.29, and $2.80 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.29. 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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