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Oil Prices in Portsmouth, RI

Updated on July 7, 2025 at 05:02 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Anchor Fuel Oil Inc $3.20 Yes Yes
Caseys Oil and Propane Call for price No No
Sunshine Fuels and Energy Service $3.29 Yes Yes
COD Oil $3.20 Yes Yes
GetNetFuels $3.00 Yes Yes
Dudek Oil Call for price No No
Ferreira Oil Inc Call for price No No
Helgers United Oil Company Call for price No No
Nite Oil Company Call for price No No
Quic Oil Call for price No No
Wildcat Oil Company Call for price No No
Hope Energy Call for price No No
Pier Fuel Company Call for price No No
Kent County Oil Service Call for price No No
Stop and Go Oil Call for price No No
Energy One Call for price No No
East Greenwich Oil Company Call for price No No

Portsmouth Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Portsmouth homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 17 heating oil companies that serve Portsmouth 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 5 “full-service” oil companies that serve Portsmouth. Full service companies such as Dudek Oil or Wildcat Oil Co 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth include Stop & Go Oil Inc and Kent County Oil Service Inc.

Portsmouth Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Portsmouth: 17 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Portsmouth: 18 miles

Average Number Of Portsmouth Homes Served Per Company: 228 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Portsmouth Oil Company: 169,477 gallons per year

Portsmouth, RI Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Portsmouth homeowners purchased a total of 3 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 69 towns in Rhode Island, Portsmouth ranks 11th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Portsmouth ranks 172nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Portsmouth’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 Portsmouth, the average outside temperature was 1.8° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Portsmouth Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202537° F
2023 - 202438.8° F
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Cheapest Portsmouth, RI Oil Price Per Gallon

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QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$3.20 per gallon/galJul 7, 2025, 5:01 PM
150 gallonsgals$3.13 per gallon/galJul 7, 2025, 5:01 PM
200 gallonsgals$3.10 per gallon/galJul 7, 2025, 5:01 PM
250 gallonsgals$3.10 per gallon/galJul 7, 2025, 5:01 PM

Portsmouth Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on July 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend +$0.100
1 Month Trend +$0.350
1 Year Trend +$0.039

Portsmouth Heating Oil Price History

Updated on July 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
07/07/2025 $3.172
07/06/2025 $3.172
07/05/2025 $3.172
07/04/2025 $3.172
07/03/2025 $3.172
07/02/2025 $3.147
07/01/2025 $3.072
06/30/2025 $3.072
06/29/2025 $3.072
06/28/2025 $3.072
06/27/2025 $3.072
06/26/2025 $3.097
06/25/2025 $3.097
06/24/2025 $3.159
06/23/2025 $3.209
06/22/2025 $3.234
06/21/2025 $3.234
06/20/2025 $3.234
06/19/2025 $3.184
06/18/2025 $3.109
06/17/2025 $3.042
06/16/2025 $3.042
06/15/2025 $2.913
06/14/2025 $2.913
06/13/2025 $2.896
06/12/2025 $2.813
06/11/2025 $2.829
06/10/2025 $2.834
06/09/2025 $2.822
06/08/2025 $2.822
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Portsmouth Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Portsmouth, used by 3,882 or 53.92% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Portsmouth homeowners is natural gas, used by 1,933 homes (26.85%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (914), wood (238), propane (208), and other fuels (30).

Portsmouth Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelPortsmouth Households % of Households
Heating Oil3,88253.9%
Natural Gas1,93326.9%
Electricity91412.7%
Wood2383.3%
Propane2082.9%
Other Fuels300.4%
No Fuel90.1%

Heating oil (53.9%)

Natural gas (26.9%)

Electricity (12.7%)

Wood (3.3%)

Propane (2.9%)

Other fuels (0.4%)

No fuel (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Portsmouth

Heating oil has become less popular in Portsmouth. In the 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes fell from 4,327 to 3,882, a 10.28% drop.

Portsmouth Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20114,399
20124,489
20134,485
20144,418
20154,312
20164,327
20174,060
20184,031
20193,889
20203,916
20213,899
20223,882

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Portsmouth

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 302 to 208.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,652 to 1,933.

Electricity use for home heating in Portsmouth

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Portsmouth. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 594 to 914, a 53.87% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Portsmouth

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.

Homeowners in Portsmouth have not yet adopted solar heating.

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Portsmouth, RI Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 3,882 households in Portsmouth, RI heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Portsmouth, RI temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

53% of Portsmouth, RI Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Portsmouth, RI HouseholdsPortsmouth, RI Heating Oil Households
7,1993,882

17 Portsmouth, RI Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Portsmouth, RI homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Portsmouth, RI community relies on its 17 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 Portsmouth, RI, two of the closest terminals are null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Portsmouth, RI.

Portsmouth Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Portsmouth, RI?

The best price of home heating oil in Portsmouth, RI today is $3.00 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Portsmouth, RI ranges from a low of $3.00 to a high of $3.29. The average heating oil price in Rhode Island state is $3.17.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Portsmouth, RI?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $317.00 in Portsmouth, RI. Prices range from $299.90 to $329.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Portsmouth, RI rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Portsmouth, RI has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.08 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Portsmouth, RI?

The average price of home heating oil in Portsmouth, RI is $3.17 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Portsmouth, RI?

Today in Portsmouth, RI, the price of home heating oil is $3.00 per gallon, which amounts to $299.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Portsmouth, RI?

The current price of heating oil in Portsmouth, RI ranges from $3.00 to $3.29 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.17 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Portsmouth, RI?

The current price of home heating oil in Portsmouth, RI ranges from $3.00 to $3.29 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Portsmouth, RI?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Portsmouth, RI by $0.08 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $8.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Portsmouth, RI?

As of today, July 8th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.17 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.00 to $3.29 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Portsmouth, RI?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Portsmouth, RI ranges from $3.00 to $3.29 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Portsmouth, RI?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Portsmouth, RI. Over the past year, Portsmouth, RI heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.58 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.41 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.17, and $2.58 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.00. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.

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