Bristol County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | $3.278 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.257 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.236 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.228 |
| 11/15/2025 | $3.228 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.228 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.213 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.209 |
| 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 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Bristol Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes 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 19,256,453 or 57% of residents. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Bristol households is Heating Oil, used by 6,551,842 homes (19%). The other homes are heated with Electricity (18%), Propane (4%), Wood (1%), and Other (1%).
Bristol County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Date | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19256453 | 1223851 | 6089784 | 6551842 | 432814 | 25964 | 259976 |
| 2024 | 18307846 | 1336545 | 6034791 | 7043219 | 402027 | 43516 | 265287 |
| 2023 | 17385456 | 1438799 | 5977502 | 7552958 | 372170 | 59717 | 269178 |
| 2022 | 17106049 | 1418320 | 5801194 | 7768446 | 363876 | 60591 | 266335 |
| 2021 | 17030836 | 1325347 | 5581538 | 7899234 | 370775 | 52525 | 257050 |
| 2020 | 16708092 | 1222571 | 5347539 | 7982531 | 381086 | 45518 | 249093 |
| 2019 | 16368982 | 1111359 | 5128511 | 8076814 | 400079 | 39345 | 250461 |
| 2018 | 16177674 | 1042742 | 4970499 | 8216204 | 428288 | 31902 | 251573 |
| 2017 | 15972545 | 1012985 | 4811602 | 8397578 | 463889 | 26129 | 244825 |
| 2016 | 15684329 | 969697 | 4673524 | 8592739 | 491642 | 19588 | 232266 |
| 2015 | 15431250 | 919792 | 4548386 | 8831492 | 504883 | 14165 | 218538 |
| 2014 | 15230983 | 885714 | 4403446 | 9116486 | 513227 | 11521 | 205940 |
| 2013 | 15007613 | 853635 | 4284904 | 9429907 | 510061 | 10679 | 185486 |
| 2012 | 14790187 | 806113 | 4191455 | 9773193 | 481883 | 9613 | 166864 |
| 2011 | 14610029 | 771813 | 4113541 | 10083274 | 442146 | 8825 | 156004 |
| 2010 | 14424239 | 754349 | 4046124 | 10367966 | 407483 | 9845 | 149395 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Bristol
Number two heating oil has become losing popularity in Bristol. In the 2 years since 2023, the number of households using oil declined from 7,552,958 to 6,551,842, a 13% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Bristol County
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 536013 |
| 2025-11-10 | 536062 |
| 2025-11-09 | 536116 |
| 2025-11-08 | 536166 |
| 2025-11-07 | 536239 |
| 2025-11-06 | 536294 |
| 2025-11-05 | 536345 |
| 2025-11-04 | 536397 |
| 2025-11-03 | 536450 |
| 2025-11-02 | 536515 |
| 2025-11-01 | 536573 |
| 2025-10-31 | 536569 |
| 2025-10-30 | 536615 |
| 2025-10-29 | 536661 |
| 2025-10-28 | 536728 |
| 2025-10-27 | 536787 |
| 2025-10-26 | 536842 |
| 2025-10-25 | 536905 |
| 2025-10-24 | 536963 |
| 2025-10-23 | 537016 |
| 2025-10-22 | 537086 |
| 2025-10-21 | 537142 |
| 2025-10-20 | 537199 |
| 2025-10-19 | 537254 |
| 2025-10-18 | 537311 |
| 2025-10-17 | 537368 |
| 2025-10-16 | 537426 |
| 2025-10-15 | 537492 |
| 2025-10-14 | 537567 |
| 2025-10-13 | 537626 |
| 2025-10-12 | 537682 |
| 2025-10-11 | 537738 |
| 2025-10-10 | 537794 |
| 2025-10-09 | 537850 |
| 2025-10-08 | 537907 |
| 2025-10-07 | 537976 |
| 2025-10-06 | 538030 |
| 2025-10-05 | 538090 |
| 2025-10-04 | 538151 |
| 2025-10-03 | 538207 |
| 2025-10-02 | 538265 |
| 2025-10-01 | 538333 |
| 2025-09-30 | 538378 |
| 2025-09-29 | 538426 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Bristol
Between 2023 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel dropped from 1,438,799 to 1,223,851, a 15% change. Comparing 2023 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel ramped up from 17,385,456 to 19,256,453, a 11% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Bristol
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Bristol. Since 2023, the number of homes heating with electricity shot up from 5,977,502 to 6,089,784, a 2% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Bristol
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. 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. As it stands today, 25,964 homes in Bristol are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 57% drop from 2023, when 59,717 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.
Overview
Bristol Heating Oil Statistics In 2024, Bristol households used a total of 582 million gallons of fuel oil. Short Term Trends Bristol’s overall heating oil usage varies ,annually annually. As the temperature outside dips, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn more and more heating oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Bristol was 30°F, which was 1 °F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Bristol County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 42.6° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 42.3° F |
Bristol County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Bristol families heating with heating oil, selecting which of the 124 heating oil companies that serve Bristol makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who want a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select 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 families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The household does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for clients who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. Examples of 2 Bristol cash heating oil companies serving Bristol include Advanced Energy Ltd Inc and Oil Only.
Bristol Heating Oil Company By The Numbers
Fuel oil Companies Serving Bristol: 124 companies . Average No of Bristol Houses served for Heating Oil : 56884
Overview
Bristol Heating Oil Delivery Overview 750,508 residences in Bristol heat their homes with heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Bristol temperatures drop as low as 30° F each winter. 21% of Bristol houses depend on fuel oil delivery each winter. 120 Bristol Heating Oil Companies Go The Distance With 375,254,000 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Bristol homeowners the last heating season, the Bristol community relies on its 120 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery has two parts to it: 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 number two heating oil to homes and businesses throughout Bristol and the surrounding area.
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.
