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Oil Prices in Wakefield, RI

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Guardian Fuel & Energy	Call for price	No	No
Energy One	Call for price	No	No
JC Tefft Fuel & Propane Inc	$2.75	Yes	Yes
Anchor Fuel Oil Inc	$3.00	Yes	Yes
Guardian Discount	Call for price	No	No
Hope Energy	Call for price	No	No
PIER FUEL CO	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 Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Wakefield, RI

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.75	$3.00	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$2.75	$2.93	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.75	$2.90	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.75	$2.90	Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Wakefield Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/21/2024	$2.875
11/20/2024	$2.875
11/19/2024	$2.875
11/18/2024	$2.860
11/17/2024	$2.860
11/16/2024	$2.860
11/15/2024	$2.860
11/14/2024	$2.895
11/13/2024	$2.895
11/12/2024	$2.895
11/11/2024	$2.895
11/10/2024	$2.895
11/09/2024	$2.895
11/08/2024	$2.819
11/07/2024	$2.819
11/06/2024	$2.819
11/05/2024	$2.819
11/04/2024	$2.819
11/03/2024	$2.819
11/02/2024	$2.819
11/01/2024	$2.819
10/31/2024	$2.819
10/30/2024	$2.814
10/29/2024	$2.844
10/28/2024	$2.926
10/27/2024	$2.926
10/26/2024	$2.926
10/25/2024	$2.926
10/24/2024	$2.926
10/23/2024	$2.926

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

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 6 years since 2016, the number of heating oil homes rose from 4,093 to 4,184, a 2.22% 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 2016 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 408 to 1,102.

Between 2016 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,434 to 2,742.

Electricity use for home heating in Wakefield

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Wakefield. Since 2016, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,133 to 1,181, a 4.24% 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 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 2023, 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 $0.13 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 $2.75 per gallon, which amounts to $275.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

Heating oil prices have down in Wakefield, RI by $0.13 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $13.00 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 $3.22 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.87, and $3.34 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.75. 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.