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Oil Prices in Wakefield, RI
Updated on July 11, 2025 at 05:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| JC Tefft Fuel and Propane | $3.01 | Yes | Yes |
| Anchor Fuel Oil Inc | $3.20 | Yes | Yes |
| Guardian Discount | Call for price | No | No |
| Guardian Fuel and Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Hope Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Pier Fuel Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Energy One | Call for price | No | No |
| East Greenwich Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Caseys Oil and Propane | Call for price | No | No |
Wakefield Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Wakefield homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 9 heating oil companies that serve Wakefield 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Wakefield. Full service companies such as Guardian Fuel & Energy or Energy One 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield include JC Tefft Fuel & Propane Inc and Guardian Discount.
Wakefield Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Wakefield: 9 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Wakefield: 18 miles
Average Number Of Wakefield Homes Served Per Company: 464 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Wakefield Oil Company: 345,028 gallons per year
Wakefield, RI Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Wakefield homeowners purchased a total of 3 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 69 towns in Rhode Island, Wakefield ranks 9th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Wakefield ranks 154th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Wakefield’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 Wakefield, the average outside temperature was 1.7° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Wakefield Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 37.4° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 39.1° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest Wakefield, RI Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.20 per gallon/gal | Jul 11, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.13 per gallon/gal | Jul 11, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.10 per gallon/gal | Jul 11, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.10 per gallon/gal | Jul 11, 2025, 5:00 PM |
Wakefield Heating Oil Price History
Updated on July 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 07/11/2025 | $3.104 |
| 07/10/2025 | $3.154 |
| 07/09/2025 | $3.154 |
| 07/08/2025 | $3.154 |
| 07/07/2025 | $3.129 |
| 07/06/2025 | $3.154 |
| 07/05/2025 | $3.154 |
| 07/04/2025 | $3.154 |
| 07/03/2025 | $3.154 |
| 07/02/2025 | $3.079 |
| 07/01/2025 | $3.030 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.120 |
| 06/29/2025 | $3.120 |
| 06/28/2025 | $3.120 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.120 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.120 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.120 |
| 06/24/2025 | $3.120 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.169 |
| 06/22/2025 | $3.120 |
| 06/21/2025 | $3.120 |
| 06/20/2025 | $3.120 |
| 06/19/2025 | $3.120 |
| 06/18/2025 | $3.020 |
| 06/17/2025 | $2.905 |
| 06/16/2025 | $2.905 |
| 06/15/2025 | $2.855 |
| 06/14/2025 | $2.855 |
| 06/13/2025 | $2.855 |
| 06/12/2025 | $2.805 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Wakefield Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Wakefield, used by 4,184 or 44.57% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Wakefield homeowners is natural gas, used by 2,742 homes (29.21%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (1,181), propane (1,102), wood (222), and other fuels (19).
Wakefield Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Wakefield Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 4,184 | 44.6% |
| Natural Gas | 2,742 | 29.2% |
| Electricity | 1,181 | 12.6% |
| Propane | 1,102 | 11.7% |
| Wood | 222 | 2.4% |
| Coal | 37 | 0.4% |
| Other Fuels | 19 | 0.2% |
| No Fuel | 4 | 0.0% |
Heating oil (44.6%)
Natural gas (29.2%)
Electricity (12.6%)
Propane (11.7%)
Wood (2.4%)
Coal (0.4%)
Other fuels (0.2%)
No fuel (0.0%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Wakefield
Heating oil has become more popular in Wakefield. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes rose from 4,038 to 4,184, a 3.62% lift.
Wakefield Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 4,658 |
| 2012 | 4,332 |
| 2013 | 4,125 |
| 2014 | 4,078 |
| 2015 | 4,038 |
| 2016 | 4,093 |
| 2017 | 4,056 |
| 2018 | 4,105 |
| 2019 | 4,012 |
| 2020 | 4,270 |
| 2021 | 4,227 |
| 2022 | 4,184 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Wakefield
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 378 to 1,102.
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,376 to 2,742.
Electricity use for home heating in Wakefield
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Wakefield. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,028 to 1,181, a 14.88% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Wakefield
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 Wakefield have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Wakefield, RI Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 4,184 households in Wakefield, RI heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Wakefield, RI temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
44% of Wakefield, RI Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Wakefield, RI Households | Wakefield, RI Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 9,388 | 4,184 |
9 Wakefield, RI Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Wakefield, RI homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Wakefield, RI community relies on its 9 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, RI.
Wakefield Heating Oil Prices FAQs
Is the price of heating oil in Wakefield, RI rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Wakefield, RI has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.11 per gallon.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Wakefield, RI?
Today in Wakefield, RI, the price of home heating oil is $3.01 per gallon, which amounts to $301.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
Is heating oil going up or down in Wakefield, RI?
Heating oil prices have gone down in Wakefield, RI by $0.11 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $11.00 for a 100-gallon order.
How high will oil go in Wakefield, RI?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Wakefield, RI. Over the past year, Wakefield, RI heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.09 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.99 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.10, and $3.08 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.01. 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.
