Bristol County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/29/2025 | $3.182 |
| 11/28/2025 | $3.182 |
| 11/27/2025 | $3.182 |
| 11/26/2025 | $3.182 |
| 11/25/2025 | $3.226 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.232 |
| 11/23/2025 | $3.277 |
| 11/22/2025 | $3.277 |
| 11/21/2025 | $3.288 |
| 11/20/2025 | $3.288 |
| 11/19/2025 | $3.259 |
| 11/18/2025 | $3.180 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.151 |
| 11/16/2025 | $3.146 |
| 11/15/2025 | $3.146 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.146 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.146 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.152 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.116 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.100 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.099 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.075 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.054 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.036 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.059 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.052 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.052 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.057 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Bristol Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Households have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Bristol, used by 3,161,060 or 59% of households. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Bristol households is Heating Oil, used by 1,167,772 homes (22%). The remaining homes are heated with Electricity (14%), 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 | 3161060 | 194828 | 772206 | 1167772 | 64092 | 2467 | 32973 |
| 2024 | 3000584 | 222867 | 709978 | 1280839 | 63883 | 4125 | 32086 |
| 2023 | 2843627 | 248749 | 652204 | 1396354 | 63535 | 5669 | 31186 |
| 2022 | 2810137 | 238473 | 607372 | 1431402 | 63004 | 5431 | 31382 |
| 2021 | 2794215 | 212403 | 566328 | 1452328 | 65228 | 4028 | 31186 |
| 2020 | 2722881 | 191868 | 538313 | 1459764 | 68121 | 3075 | 31067 |
| 2019 | 2672316 | 162092 | 520692 | 1461651 | 70653 | 2277 | 32098 |
| 2018 | 2655527 | 145401 | 510144 | 1489027 | 74001 | 1406 | 32619 |
| 2017 | 2635780 | 140455 | 503142 | 1527104 | 81092 | 1168 | 30970 |
| 2016 | 2600100 | 134394 | 495527 | 1566081 | 87588 | 1395 | 28523 |
| 2015 | 2566417 | 127752 | 476874 | 1619016 | 88365 | 1335 | 27211 |
| 2014 | 2531389 | 119600 | 457222 | 1683283 | 87139 | 1157 | 23425 |
| 2013 | 2502668 | 108428 | 439415 | 1744265 | 83955 | 1206 | 18704 |
| 2012 | 2474319 | 100310 | 427293 | 1811204 | 77217 | 1047 | 15848 |
| 2011 | 2443788 | 98106 | 416271 | 1866659 | 70589 | 803 | 13857 |
| 2010 | 2418351 | 98832 | 401344 | 1914773 | 65806 | 887 | 13022 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Bristol
Heating oil has become less frequently used in Bristol. In the 7 years since 2018, the number of households using oil decreased from 1,489,027 to 1,167,772, a 22% drop.
Number of Households Using Heating Oil in Bristol County
| Date | Households |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 94918 |
| 2025-11-10 | 94931 |
| 2025-11-09 | 94944 |
| 2025-11-08 | 94957 |
| 2025-11-07 | 94973 |
| 2025-11-06 | 94985 |
| 2025-11-05 | 94999 |
| 2025-11-04 | 95015 |
| 2025-11-03 | 95030 |
| 2025-11-02 | 95039 |
| 2025-11-01 | 95056 |
| 2025-10-31 | 95056 |
| 2025-10-30 | 95066 |
| 2025-10-29 | 95076 |
| 2025-10-28 | 95094 |
| 2025-10-27 | 95107 |
| 2025-10-26 | 95121 |
| 2025-10-25 | 95136 |
| 2025-10-24 | 95151 |
| 2025-10-23 | 95163 |
| 2025-10-22 | 95185 |
| 2025-10-21 | 95197 |
| 2025-10-20 | 95210 |
| 2025-10-19 | 95225 |
| 2025-10-18 | 95238 |
| 2025-10-17 | 95251 |
| 2025-10-16 | 95268 |
| 2025-10-15 | 95281 |
| 2025-10-14 | 95293 |
| 2025-10-13 | 95309 |
| 2025-10-12 | 95323 |
| 2025-10-11 | 95337 |
| 2025-10-10 | 95351 |
| 2025-10-09 | 95363 |
| 2025-10-08 | 95376 |
| 2025-10-07 | 95399 |
| 2025-10-06 | 95410 |
| 2025-10-05 | 95425 |
| 2025-10-04 | 95440 |
| 2025-10-03 | 95455 |
| 2025-10-02 | 95467 |
| 2025-10-01 | 95484 |
| 2025-09-30 | 95495 |
| 2025-09-29 | 95506 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Bristol
Between 2018 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel increased from 145,401 to 194,828, a 34% change. Comparing 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel increased from 2,655,527 to 3,161,060, a 19% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Bristol
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are increasing in demand in Bristol. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity increased from 510,144 to 772,206, a 51% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Bristol
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Currently, 2,467 homes in Bristol are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 75% gain from 2018, when 1,406 homes utilized active solar heating.
Bristol County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Bristol County homeowners purchased a total of 5 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Bristol’s overall heating oil consumption fluctuates from year to year based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside gets more chilly, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn increasing amounts of fuel oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Bristol was 32°F, which was 1°F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Bristol County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 27.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 26.8° F |
Bristol County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Bristol households heating with fuel oil, selecting which of the 42 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 select one of the 34 “full-service” oil companies that serve Bristol. Full service companies such as Micheletti Oil Services or Dudek Oil offer customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic fuel oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The family 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 families who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in return for better 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. Some of the 2 Bristol cash heating oil companies serving Bristol include Anthony's Oil LLC and MATHEWS OIL CO.
Bristol Number Two Heating Oil Company Fast Facts: Oil Companies Serving Bristol: 42 companies . Average Number of Bristol Homes Served per Heating Oil company : 6113
Bristol Heating Oil Delivery Overview
1,165,276 houses in Bristol heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Bristol temperatures drop as low as 32° F each winter. 22% of Bristol houses are reliant on oil delivery each winter.
23.89% of Bristol County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Bristol County Households | Bristol County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 260,385 | 62,203 |
112 Bristol Fuel Oil Companies You Can Bank On
With 91,890,913.275 gallons of heating oil delivered to Bristol homes during this past winter, the Bristol community depends on its 112 oil companies when temperatures dip. 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 Shell in Providence, RI and Sprague in Providence, RI. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses throughout Bristol and the surrounding region.
