Dukes County Heating Oil Price History
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| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 12/21/2024 | $3.150 |
| 12/20/2024 | $3.150 |
| 12/19/2024 | $3.158 |
| 12/18/2024 | $3.148 |
| 12/17/2024 | $3.141 |
| 12/16/2024 | $3.141 |
| 12/15/2024 | $3.158 |
| 12/14/2024 | $3.158 |
| 12/13/2024 | $3.158 |
| 12/12/2024 | $3.158 |
| 12/11/2024 | $3.122 |
| 12/10/2024 | $3.122 |
| 12/09/2024 | $3.077 |
| 12/08/2024 | $3.140 |
| 12/07/2024 | $3.140 |
| 12/06/2024 | $3.140 |
| 12/05/2024 | $3.185 |
| 12/04/2024 | $3.140 |
| 12/03/2024 | $3.140 |
| 12/02/2024 | $3.078 |
| 12/01/2024 | $3.085 |
| 11/30/2024 | $3.085 |
| 11/29/2024 | $3.085 |
| 11/28/2024 | $3.136 |
| 11/27/2024 | $3.136 |
| 11/26/2024 | $3.128 |
| 11/25/2024 | $3.085 |
| 11/24/2024 | $3.085 |
| 11/23/2024 | $3.085 |
| 11/22/2024 | $3.079 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Dukes County Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Dukes County, used by 1,462,335 or 52.38% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Dukes County homeowners is heating oil, used by 663,749 homes (23.78%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (490,395), propane (123,474), wood (34,021), and other fuels (50,956).
Dukes County Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Dukes County Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 1.4M | 52.4% |
| Heating Oil | 663,749 | 23.8% |
| Electricity | 490,395 | 17.6% |
| Propane | 123,474 | 4.4% |
| Wood | 34,021 | 1.2% |
| Other Fuels | 24,655 | 0.9% |
| No Fuel | 19,283 | 0.7% |
| Solar | 5,465 | 0.2% |
| Coal | 1,553 | 0.1% |
Natural gas (52.4%)
Heating oil (23.8%)
Electricity (17.6%)
Propane (4.4%)
Wood (1.2%)
Other fuels (0.9%)
No fuel (0.7%)
Solar (0.2%)
Coal (0.1%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Dukes County
Heating oil has become less popular in Dukes County. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 770,791 to 663,749, a 13.89% drop.
Dukes County Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 851,319 |
| 2012 | 827,983 |
| 2013 | 798,470 |
| 2014 | 770,791 |
| 2015 | 746,949 |
| 2016 | 723,433 |
| 2017 | 707,835 |
| 2018 | 690,486 |
| 2019 | 678,224 |
| 2020 | 667,484 |
| 2021 | 662,876 |
| 2022 | 663,749 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Dukes County
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 72,705 to 123,474.
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,261,561 to 1,462,335.
Electricity use for home heating in Dukes County
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Dukes County. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 361,114 to 490,395, a 35.80% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Dukes County
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, 5,465 homes in Dukes County are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 515.43% increase from 2014, when only 888 homes had installed active solar heating.
Dukes County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Dukes County homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Dukes County’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 Dukes County, the average outside temperature was 4.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Dukes County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 41.4° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 37.1° F |
Dukes County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Dukes County homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 19 heating oil companies that serve Dukes County 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 31 “full-service” oil companies that serve Dukes County. Full service companies such as Star Oil Co or DeBross Hathaway Marvel 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 Dukes County 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 Dukes County include Miami Heat Discount Fuel and Fuel Man Energy.
Dukes County Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Dukes County: 19 companies
Average Number Of Dukes County Homes Served Per Company: 137 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Dukes County Oil Company: 120,750 gallons per year
Dukes County Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 2,616 households in Dukes County heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Dukes County temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
32% of Dukes County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Dukes County Households | Dukes County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 8,040 | 2,616 |
52 Dukes County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Dukes County homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Dukes County community relies on its 52 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 Dukes 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 Dukes County.
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