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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 45 Providence Suppliers

Oil Prices in Providence, RI

Updated Today at 12:31 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
SaveOn Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Glow Oil Call for price No No
Professional Heating Service $2.99 Yes Yes
Santoro Oil Call for price No No
Henry Oil Co Call for price No No
Midnight Fuel Oil Inc $3.10 Yes Yes
Rambone & Sprague Oil $3.14 Yes Yes
Sunshine Fuels & Energy Service $2.96 Yes Yes
GetNetFuels $3.00 Yes Yes
Anthony's Oil LLC $2.80 Yes Yes
Scituate Oil Company Inc $2.85 Yes Yes
CODOilcom $3.04 Yes Yes
Anchor Fuel Oil Inc $2.95 Yes Yes
Nite Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
A & A Fuel Services Call for price No No
Butchie Oil Call for price No No
Discount Oil Brokers 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
Micheletti Oil Services Call for price No No
Quic Oil Call for price No No
The Heating Oil Lady Call for price No No
Wildcat Oil Co Call for price No No
Vaughn Oil Call for price No No
Dupuis Energy Call for price No No
Hope Energy Call for price No No
McKee Brothers Energy Solutions Call for price No No
Landry & Martin Oil Co Call for price No No
Kent County Oil Service Inc Call for price No No
Star Oil Call for price No No
MATHEWS OIL CO Call for price No No
Bousquet Oil Call for price No No
Stop & Go Oil Inc Call for price No No
Energy One Call for price No No
Aurora Fuel Co Call for price No No
Kafin Oil Co Call for price No No
Richards Oil Call for price No No
Maloney's Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
East Greenwich Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
NELSON OIL CO INC Call for price No No
TH Malloy Call for price No No
JENKINS HEATING Call for price No No
Reichert & Sons Fuel Oil Call for price No No
Caseys Oil & Propane Call for price No No

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Providence, RI Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.85 $2.80 Dec 21, 2024, 12:27 PM
150$2.85 $2.80 Dec 21, 2024, 12:27 PM
200$2.85 $2.80 Dec 21, 2024, 12:27 PM
250$2.85 $2.80 Dec 21, 2024, 12:27 PM

Providence Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend+$0.028
1 Month Trend+$0.071
1 Year Trend-$0.557

Providence Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$2.981
12/20/2024$2.981
12/19/2024$2.981
12/18/2024$2.967
12/17/2024$2.967
12/16/2024$2.967
12/15/2024$2.952
12/14/2024$2.952
12/13/2024$2.952
12/12/2024$2.952
12/11/2024$2.952
12/10/2024$2.957
12/09/2024$2.951
12/08/2024$2.956
12/07/2024$2.956
12/06/2024$2.956
12/05/2024$2.956
12/04/2024$2.952
12/03/2024$2.921
12/02/2024$2.924
12/01/2024$2.909
11/30/2024$2.909
11/29/2024$2.909
11/28/2024$2.924
11/27/2024$2.924
11/26/2024$2.917
11/25/2024$2.938
11/24/2024$2.924
11/23/2024$2.924
11/22/2024$2.924

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Providence Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Providence, used by 60,957 or 71.95% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Providence homeowners is electricity, used by 11,882 homes (14.02%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (8,730), propane (2,608), no fuel (675), and other fuels (537).

Providence Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelProvidence Households % of Households
Natural Gas60,95772.0%
Electricity11,88214.0%
Heating Oil8,73010.3%
Propane2,6083.1%
No Fuel6750.8%
Other Fuels2870.3%
Wood2040.2%
Solar350.0%
Coal110.0%

Natural gas (72.0%)

Electricity (14.0%)

Heating oil (10.3%)

Propane (3.1%)

No fuel (0.8%)

Other fuels (0.3%)

Wood (0.2%)

Solar (0.0%)

Coal (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Providence

Heating oil has become less popular in Providence. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 11,815 to 8,730, a 26.11% drop.

Providence Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
201114,434
201213,537
201312,685
201411,815
201510,697
20169,727
20178,929
20188,250
20197,553
20208,230
20218,452
20228,730

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Providence

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,073 to 2,608.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 50,541 to 60,957.

Electricity use for home heating in Providence

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Providence. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 7,887 to 11,882, a 50.65% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Providence

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.

Currently, 35 homes in Providence are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 169.23% increase from 2014, when only 13 homes had installed active solar heating.

Providence, RI Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Providence homeowners purchased a total of 6 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 69 towns in Rhode Island, Providence ranks 1st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Providence ranks 24th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Providence’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 Providence, the average outside temperature was 3.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Providence Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202541° F
2023 - 202437.5° F

Providence Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Providence homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 45 heating oil companies that serve Providence 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 13 “full-service” oil companies that serve Providence. Full service companies such as Micheletti Oil Services or Reichert & Sons Fuel Oil 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 Providence 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 Providence include Anthony's Oil LLC and Star Oil.

Providence Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Providence: 45 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Providence: 18 miles

Average Number Of Providence Homes Served Per Company: 194 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Providence Oil Company: 143,981 gallons per year

Providence, RI Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 8,730 households in Providence, RI heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Providence, RI temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

10% of Providence, RI Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Providence, RI HouseholdsProvidence, RI Heating Oil Households
84,7238,730

45 Providence, RI Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 6 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Providence, RI homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Providence, RI community relies on its 45 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 Providence, 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 Providence, RI.

Providence Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Providence, RI today is $2.80 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Providence, RI ranges from a low of $2.80 to a high of $3.14. The average heating oil price in Rhode Island state is $2.98.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $298.00 in Providence, RI. Prices range from $280.00 to $314.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Providence, RI has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.15 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Providence, RI is $2.98 per gallon.

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

Today in Providence, RI, the price of home heating oil is $2.80 per gallon, which amounts to $280.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Providence, RI ranges from $2.80 to $3.14 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.98 per gallon.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Providence, RI ranges from $2.80 to $3.14 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 Providence, RI?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Providence, RI by $0.15 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $15.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Providence, RI?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $2.98 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.80 to $3.14 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Providence, RI?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Providence, RI ranges from $2.80 to $3.14 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 Providence, RI?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Providence, RI. Over the past year, Providence, RI heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.51 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.53 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.98, and $2.71 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.80. 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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