Bristol County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | $3.170 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.166 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.154 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.154 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.154 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.095 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.081 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.071 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.085 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.076 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.098 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.095 |
| 10/30/2025 | $3.089 |
| 10/29/2025 | $3.080 |
| 10/28/2025 | $3.054 |
| 10/27/2025 | $2.985 |
| 10/26/2025 | $2.953 |
| 10/25/2025 | $2.953 |
| 10/24/2025 | $2.953 |
| 10/23/2025 | $2.854 |
| 10/22/2025 | $2.828 |
| 10/21/2025 | $2.872 |
| 10/20/2025 | $2.872 |
| 10/19/2025 | $2.872 |
| 10/18/2025 | $2.872 |
| 10/17/2025 | $2.872 |
| 10/16/2025 | $2.882 |
| 10/15/2025 | $2.886 |
| 10/14/2025 | $2.888 |
| 10/13/2025 | $2.920 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Bristol Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Residences have a choice of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Bristol, used by 127062 or 45 % of households. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Bristol households is Heating Oil, used by 73542 homes (26 %). The remaining homes are heated with Electricity (19), Propane (6), Wood (3), and Solar (0).
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 785763208 | 71960634 | 637193025 | 48812146 | 24289218 | 1892632 | 6488458 |
| 2024 | 754831776 | 73626642 | 632888389 | 54660244 | 23267055 | 3081321 | 6989588 |
| 2023 | 724456073 | 75027955 | 627975535 | 60482325 | 22238794 | 4178831 | 7432514 |
| 2022 | 712860681 | 74329532 | 616540346 | 63226214 | 22290331 | 4123694 | 7500830 |
| 2021 | 708879156 | 72424198 | 600163166 | 64926934 | 23088164 | 3457047 | 7334952 |
| 2020 | 702585625 | 71392940 | 585415553 | 66444204 | 24243376 | 2936238 | 7227970 |
| 2019 | 696852801 | 70107447 | 571283653 | 68034713 | 25594875 | 2459570 | 7114640 |
| 2018 | 692877382 | 68738529 | 558878182 | 69840033 | 26854117 | 2016691 | 7054538 |
| 2017 | 689185023 | 68249744 | 549060635 | 71867897 | 27926877 | 1655265 | 7069404 |
| 2016 | 685297262 | 67752439 | 539238282 | 74036776 | 28705761 | 1331396 | 6972832 |
| 2015 | 682586566 | 67422742 | 528934732 | 76878900 | 29256880 | 1048739 | 6783052 |
| 2014 | 681481000 | 67667806 | 518506214 | 80221324 | 29517250 | 856792 | 6601181 |
| 2013 | 681064819 | 68353810 | 508282015 | 83646408 | 29396714 | 731588 | 6387701 |
| 2012 | 682284503 | 69254676 | 498125184 | 87456210 | 29012302 | 634283 | 6127876 |
| 2011 | 683725876 | 70645477 | 487726119 | 91329937 | 28289868 | 573370 | 5937157 |
| 2010 | 684479945 | 72690276 | 476673896 | 95397455 | 27474948 | 584015 | 5997025 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Bristol
Fuel oil has become more prevalent in Bristol. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of homeowners using oil dropped from 85195 to 73542, a 14 % drop.
| Date | Households |
|---|
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Bristol
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 10905 to 16373, a 50 % change. Comparing 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel dropped from 114498 to 127062, a 11 % change.
Electricity use for home heating in Bristol
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are decreasing in demand in Bristol. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity shot up from 44496 to 54111, a 22 % change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Bristol
Out of all fuels, solar is the safest for the environment. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Today, 987 homes in Bristol are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 1048 % rise from 2014, when 86 homes had active solar heating.
Bristol County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Bristol County homeowners purchased a total of 50 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Bristol’s overall oil usage varies, yearly. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn additional number two heating oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Bristol was 35°F, which was 3°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Bristol County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 35.5° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 37.1° F |
Bristol County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Bristol homeowners heating with number two heating oil, choosing which of the 124 heating oil companies that serve Bristol plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who value a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 533 “full-service” oil companies that serve Bristol. Full service companies such as Ruggiero Bros Inc or Stateline Fuel & Burner Service offer households annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The client does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for homeowners who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Examples of 2 Bristol cash heating oil companies serving Bristol include Advanced Energy Ltd Inc and Oil Only. Bristol Fuel Oil Company Statistics Heating oil Companies Serving Bristol: 124 companies
Bristol Heating Oil Delivery Overview
73,542 homes in Bristol heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Bristol temperatures drop as low as 35° F each winter. 26 of Bristol homes depend on oil each winter. 113 Bristol Heating Oil Companies Serving The Community With 36,771,000 gallons of oil delivered to Bristol homes last winter, the Bristol community looks to its 113 oil companies to keep warm throughout the winter. Oil delivery can be summed up in two steps: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Bristol, two of the closest terminals are Sprague W in Springfield, MA and Buckeye in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the fuel oil to homes and businesses throughout Bristol and the surrounding vicinity.
24.13% of Bristol County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Bristol County Households | Bristol County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 235,722 | 56,884 |
1,279 Bristol County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 50 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Bristol County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Bristol County community relies on its 1,279 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 Bristol County, two of the closest terminals are Sprague in E. Providence, RI and Shell in Providence, RI. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Bristol County.
