Cheapest Providence County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on February 1, 2026 at 01:15 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 02/01/2026 | $3.450 |
| 01/31/2026 | $3.450 |
| 01/30/2026 | $3.450 |
| 01/29/2026 | $3.440 |
| 01/28/2026 | $3.250 |
| 01/27/2026 | $3.240 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.180 |
| 01/25/2026 | $3.040 |
| 01/24/2026 | $3.040 |
| 01/23/2026 | $3.040 |
| 01/22/2026 | $3.000 |
| 01/21/2026 | $2.900 |
| 01/20/2026 | $2.800 |
| 01/19/2026 | $2.769 |
| 01/18/2026 | $2.769 |
| 01/17/2026 | $2.769 |
| 01/16/2026 | $2.769 |
| 01/15/2026 | $2.769 |
| 01/14/2026 | $2.769 |
| 01/13/2026 | $2.769 |
| 01/12/2026 | $2.779 |
| 01/11/2026 | $2.799 |
| 01/10/2026 | $2.799 |
| 01/09/2026 | $2.799 |
| 01/08/2026 | $2.799 |
| 01/07/2026 | $2.840 |
| 01/06/2026 | $2.840 |
| 01/05/2026 | $2.840 |
| 01/04/2026 | $2.780 |
| 01/03/2026 | $2.780 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Providence Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Providence, used by 235,913 or 53% of homeowners. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Providence households is Heating Oil, used by 108,766 homes (24%). The rest of the 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 | 235,913 | 24,676 | 70,606 | 108,766 | 3,474 | 1,046 | 3,562 |
| 2024 | 239,478 | 21,922 | 63,619 | 113,718 | 3,280 | 896 | 3,236 |
| 2023 | 225,315 | 26,362 | 64,872 | 117,298 | 4,970 | 781 | 2,523 |
| 2022 | 240,848 | 21,720 | 60,798 | 112,289 | 4,812 | 686 | 3,106 |
| 2021 | 232,445 | 20,854 | 50,898 | 127,202 | 4,581 | 482 | 1,870 |
| 2020 | 228,782 | 17,674 | 46,340 | 121,808 | 5,244 | 362 | 2,025 |
| 2019 | 225,120 | 14,493 | 41,783 | 116,413 | 5,906 | 243 | 2,180 |
| 2018 | 226,173 | 11,618 | 41,491 | 117,880 | 4,634 | 313 | 2,687 |
| 2017 | 216,466 | 12,165 | 43,380 | 126,191 | 5,952 | 47 | 2,845 |
| 2016 | 221,544 | 10,488 | 43,722 | 122,343 | 6,219 | 290 | 2,140 |
| 2015 | 216,129 | 11,955 | 43,085 | 124,029 | 7,228 | 0 | 3,101 |
| 2014 | 217,810 | 11,457 | 39,832 | 129,877 | 7,318 | 0 | 2,159 |
| 2013 | 212,545 | 10,035 | 39,215 | 132,486 | 8,547 | 185 | 1,769 |
| 2012 | 208,173 | 10,361 | 38,606 | 144,208 | 7,592 | 204 | 2,165 |
| 2011 | 209,106 | 7,816 | 34,511 | 151,784 | 5,860 | 75 | 1,590 |
| 2010 | 197,703 | 7,793 | 35,706 | 151,847 | 7,084 | 0 | 814 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Providence
Heating oil has become decreasing in demand in Providence. In the 10 years since 2015, the number of residents using oil dipped from 124,029 to 108,766, a 12% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Providence
Between 2015 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel ramped up from 11,955 to 24,676, a 106% change. Comparing 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel shot up from 216,129 to 235,913, a 9% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Providence
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Providence. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity grew from 43,085 to 70,606, a 64% change.
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 heating oil usage varies annually depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn additional heating oil to maintain the temperature that the thermostat is set to. 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, choosing which of the 49 heating oil companies that serve Providence can drastically impact the cost of home heating.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select 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 customers annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and HVAC repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s number two heating 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 households who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Examples of 2 Providence cash heating oil companies serving Providence include Anthony's Oil LLC and Star Oil.
Providence Number Two Heating Oil Company Statistics: Heating oil Companies Serving Providence: 49 companies .
