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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 17 Portsmouth Suppliers

Oil Prices in Portsmouth, RI

Updated Today at 12:22 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Anchor Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No
Caseys Oil & Propane Call for price No No
Sunshine Fuels & Energy Service Call for price No No
CODOilcom Call for price No No
GetNetFuels Call for price No No
Dudek Oil Call for price No No
Ferreira Oil Inc Call for price No No
Helger's United Oil Co Call for price No No
Nite Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Quic Oil Call for price No No
Wildcat Oil Co Call for price No No
Hope Energy Call for price No No
PIER FUEL CO Call for price No No
Kent County Oil Service Inc Call for price No No
Stop & Go Oil Inc Call for price No No
Energy One Call for price No No
East Greenwich Oil Co Inc Call for price No No

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Portsmouth, RI Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.35 $3.50 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
150$3.25 $3.43 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
200$3.25 $3.40 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
250$3.25 $3.40 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM

Portsmouth Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/19/2025$3.394
01/18/2025$3.394
01/17/2025$3.394
01/16/2025$3.394
01/15/2025$3.309
01/14/2025$3.209
01/13/2025$3.209
01/12/2025$3.219
01/11/2025$3.219
01/10/2025$3.219
01/09/2025$3.089
01/08/2025$3.144
01/07/2025$3.144
01/06/2025$3.144
01/05/2025$3.107
01/04/2025$3.107
01/03/2025$3.113
01/02/2025$3.076
01/01/2025$3.059
12/31/2024$3.054
12/30/2024$3.013
12/29/2024$3.003
12/28/2024$3.003
12/27/2024$2.986
12/26/2024$3.012
12/25/2024$3.012
12/24/2024$3.012
12/23/2024$3.049
12/22/2024$2.987
12/21/2024$2.987

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 (39).

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 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes fell from 4,031 to 3,882, a 3.70% 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 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 365 to 208.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,866 to 1,933.

Electricity use for home heating in Portsmouth

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Portsmouth. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 669 to 914, a 36.62% 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.

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 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 if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.

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