Cheapest Providence County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on January 8, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | $2.799 |
| 01/06/2026 | $2.840 |
| 01/05/2026 | $2.840 |
| 01/04/2026 | $2.840 |
| 01/03/2026 | $2.780 |
| 01/02/2026 | $2.780 |
| 01/01/2026 | $2.780 |
| 12/31/2025 | $2.910 |
| 12/30/2025 | $2.910 |
| 12/29/2025 | $2.880 |
| 12/28/2025 | $2.900 |
| 12/27/2025 | $2.850 |
| 12/26/2025 | $2.850 |
| 12/25/2025 | $2.850 |
| 12/24/2025 | $2.850 |
| 12/23/2025 | $2.850 |
| 12/22/2025 | $2.850 |
| 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 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Providence Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Families have a variety of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Providence, used by 235,913 or 53% of families. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Providence homeowners is Heating Oil, used by 108,766 homes (24%). The remaining homes are heated with Electricity (16%), Propane (6%), Other (1%), and Wood (1%).
Providence 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 Providence
Oil has become less frequently used in Providence. In the 2 years since 2023, the number of households using heating oil declined from 117,298 to 108,766, a 7% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Providence
Between 2023 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell 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 Providence
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Providence. Since 2023, the number of homes heating with electricity ramped up from 64,872 to 70,606, a 9% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Providence
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, 1,046 homes in Providence are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 34% gain from 2023, when 781 homes utilized active solar heating.
Providence County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Providence County homeowners purchased a total of 42 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Providence’s overall fuel oil usage varies yearly based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn increasing amounts of fuel oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Providence was 32.1°F, which was 3.9°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Providence County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 32.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 36° F |
Providence County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Providence homes heating with number two heating oil, picking which of the 49 heating oil companies that serve Providence makes a big difference.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 284 “full-service” oil companies that serve Providence. Full service companies such as Micheletti Oil Services or Reichert & Sons Fuel Oil offer families annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating 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 client 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 households who are on a budget. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the fuel oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. A few of the 2 Providence cash heating oil companies serving Providence include Anthony's Oil LLC and Star Oil.
Providence Oil Company By The Numbers: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Providence: 49 companies .
Average Number of Providence Households Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 0
