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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 9 Wakefield Suppliers

Oil Prices in Wakefield, RI

Updated Today at 12:22 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
JC Tefft Fuel & Propane Inc Call for price No No
Guardian Discount Call for price No No
Anchor Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No
Guardian Fuel & Energy Call for price No No
Hope Energy Call for price No No
PIER FUEL CO Call for price No No
Energy One Call for price No No
East Greenwich Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Caseys Oil & Propane Call for price No No

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Wakefield, RI Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.38 $3.50 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
150$3.38 $3.43 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
200$3.38 $3.40 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
250$3.38 $3.40 Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM

Wakefield Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/19/2025$3.476
01/18/2025$3.476
01/17/2025$3.476
01/16/2025$3.476
01/15/2025$3.356
01/14/2025$3.990
01/13/2025$3.290
01/12/2025$3.283
01/11/2025$3.283
01/10/2025$3.283
01/09/2025$3.210
01/08/2025$3.140
01/07/2025$3.169
01/06/2025$3.140
01/05/2025$3.209
01/04/2025$3.209
01/03/2025$3.209
01/02/2025$3.086
01/01/2025$3.059
12/31/2024$3.023
12/30/2024$3.010
12/29/2024$2.996
12/28/2024$2.996
12/27/2024$2.980
12/26/2024$3.016
12/25/2024$2.986
12/24/2024$2.980
12/23/2024$2.999
12/22/2024$2.963
12/21/2024$2.963

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 (60).

Wakefield Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelWakefield Households % of Households
Heating Oil4,18444.6%
Natural Gas2,74229.2%
Electricity1,18112.6%
Propane1,10211.7%
Wood2222.4%
Coal370.4%
Other Fuels190.2%
No Fuel40.0%

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 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes rose from 4,056 to 4,184, a 3.16% lift.

Wakefield Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20114,658
20124,332
20134,125
20144,078
20154,038
20164,093
20174,056
20184,105
20194,012
20204,270
20214,227
20224,184

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Wakefield

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 398 to 1,102.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,308 to 2,742.

Electricity use for home heating in Wakefield

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Wakefield. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,094 to 1,181, a 7.95% 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.

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 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 HouseholdsWakefield, RI Heating Oil Households
9,3884,184

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

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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