Cheapest Newport County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on January 7, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | $2.840 |
| 01/05/2026 | $2.840 |
| 01/04/2026 | $2.840 |
| 01/03/2026 | $2.880 |
| 01/02/2026 | $2.880 |
| 01/01/2026 | $2.880 |
| 12/31/2025 | $2.910 |
| 12/30/2025 | $2.910 |
| 12/29/2025 | $2.880 |
| 12/28/2025 | $2.900 |
| 12/27/2025 | $2.900 |
| 12/26/2025 | $2.900 |
| 12/25/2025 | $2.900 |
| 12/24/2025 | $2.900 |
| 12/23/2025 | $2.900 |
| 12/22/2025 | $2.870 |
| 12/21/2025 | $2.830 |
| 12/20/2025 | $2.830 |
| 12/19/2025 | $2.830 |
| 12/18/2025 | $2.830 |
| 12/17/2025 | $2.880 |
| 12/16/2025 | $2.850 |
| 12/15/2025 | $2.890 |
| 12/14/2025 | $2.890 |
| 12/13/2025 | $2.920 |
| 12/12/2025 | $2.920 |
| 12/11/2025 | $2.920 |
| 12/10/2025 | $2.950 |
| 12/09/2025 | $2.950 |
| 12/08/2025 | $3.040 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Newport Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Newport, used by 235,913 or 53% of residents. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Newport families is Heating Oil, used by 108,766 homes (24%). The remaining homes are heated with Electricity (16%), Propane (6%), Other (1%), and Wood (1%).
Newport County Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,161,060 | 194,828 | 772,206 | 1,167,772 | 64,092 | 2,467 | 32,973 |
| 2024 | 3,000,584 | 222,867 | 709,978 | 1,280,839 | 63,883 | 4,125 | 32,086 |
| 2023 | 2,843,627 | 248,749 | 652,204 | 1,396,354 | 63,535 | 5,669 | 31,186 |
| 2022 | 2,810,137 | 238,473 | 607,372 | 1,431,402 | 63,004 | 5,431 | 31,382 |
| 2021 | 2,794,215 | 212,403 | 566,328 | 1,452,328 | 65,228 | 4,028 | 31,186 |
| 2020 | 2,722,881 | 191,868 | 538,313 | 1,459,764 | 68,121 | 3,075 | 31,067 |
| 2019 | 2,672,316 | 162,092 | 520,692 | 1,461,651 | 70,653 | 2,277 | 32,098 |
| 2018 | 2,655,527 | 145,401 | 510,144 | 1,489,027 | 74,001 | 1,406 | 32,619 |
| 2017 | 2,635,780 | 140,455 | 503,142 | 1,527,104 | 81,092 | 1,168 | 30,970 |
| 2016 | 2,600,100 | 134,394 | 495,527 | 1,566,081 | 87,588 | 1,395 | 28,523 |
| 2015 | 2,566,417 | 127,752 | 476,874 | 1,619,016 | 88,365 | 1,335 | 27,211 |
| 2014 | 2,531,389 | 119,600 | 457,222 | 1,683,283 | 87,139 | 1,157 | 23,425 |
| 2013 | 2,502,668 | 108,428 | 439,415 | 1,744,265 | 83,955 | 1,206 | 18,704 |
| 2012 | 2,474,319 | 100,310 | 427,293 | 1,811,204 | 77,217 | 1,047 | 15,848 |
| 2011 | 2,443,788 | 98,106 | 416,271 | 1,866,659 | 70,589 | 803 | 13,857 |
| 2010 | 2,418,351 | 98,832 | 401,344 | 1,914,773 | 65,806 | 887 | 13,022 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Newport
Heating oil has become less popular in Newport. In the 2 years since 2023, the number of households using heating oil dipped from 117,298 to 108,766, a 7% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Newport
Between 2023 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel decreased from 26,362 to 24,676, a 6% change. Comparing 2023 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel ramped up from 225,315 to 235,913, a 5% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Newport
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are gaining popularity in Newport. Since 2023, the number of homes heating with electricity grew from 64,872 to 70,606, a 9% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Newport
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. Now, 1,046 homes in Newport are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 34% gain from 2023, when 781 homes used active solar heating.
Newport County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Newport County homeowners purchased a total of 12 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Newport’s overall heating oil consumption fluctuates each year depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside dips, homes’ furnaces need to burn additional fuel oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Newport was 32.1°F, which was 3.9°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Newport County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 32.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 36° F |
Newport County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Newport households heating with number two heating oil, choosing which of the 26 heating oil companies that serve Newport is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who want a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 39 “full-service” oil companies that serve Newport. Full service companies such as Dudek Oil or Wildcat Oil Co offer customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic number two heating oil delivery and furnace repair. With an automatic oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The customer does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for customers who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order either when the level runs low or just before a major snowstorm. A few of the 2 Newport cash heating oil companies serving Newport include Kent County Oil Service Inc and Affordable Fuel Inc.
Newport Fuel Oil Company By The Numbers: Oil Companies Serving Newport: 26 companies .
Average Number of Newport Households Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 0
