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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Providence, RI
Updated Today at 03:00 PM
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
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Cheapest Providence Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $2.85 per gallon/gal | Oct 30, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.85 per gallon/gal | Oct 30, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.85 per gallon/gal | Oct 30, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.85 per gallon/gal | Oct 30, 2025, 3:00 PM |
Providence Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 04:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Day Trend | +$0.004 |
| 1 Week Trend | +$0.040 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.021 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.021 |
Providence Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 04:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | $3.105 |
| 10/29/2025 | $3.101 |
| 10/28/2025 | $3.087 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.055 |
| 10/26/2025 | $3.058 |
| 10/25/2025 | $3.058 |
| 10/24/2025 | $3.058 |
| 10/23/2025 | $3.064 |
| 10/22/2025 | $3.066 |
| 10/21/2025 | $3.051 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.051 |
| 10/19/2025 | $3.051 |
| 10/18/2025 | $3.051 |
| 10/17/2025 | $3.051 |
| 10/16/2025 | $3.061 |
| 10/15/2025 | $3.070 |
| 10/14/2025 | $3.082 |
| 10/13/2025 | $3.065 |
| 10/12/2025 | $3.040 |
| 10/11/2025 | $3.040 |
| 10/10/2025 | $3.040 |
| 10/09/2025 | $3.026 |
| 10/08/2025 | $3.225 |
| 10/07/2025 | $3.225 |
| 10/06/2025 | $3.225 |
| 10/05/2025 | $3.082 |
| 10/04/2025 | $3.079 |
| 10/03/2025 | $3.079 |
| 10/02/2025 | $3.066 |
| 10/01/2025 | $3.084 |
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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 (287).
Providence Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Providence Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 60,957 | 72.0% |
| Electricity | 11,882 | 14.0% |
| Heating Oil | 8,730 | 10.3% |
| Propane | 2,608 | 3.1% |
| No Fuel | 675 | 0.8% |
| Other Fuels | 287 | 0.3% |
| Wood | 204 | 0.2% |
| Solar | 35 | 0.0% |
| Coal | 11 | 0.0% |
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 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 10,697 to 8,730, a 18.39% drop.
Providence Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 14,434 |
| 2012 | 13,537 |
| 2013 | 12,685 |
| 2014 | 11,815 |
| 2015 | 10,697 |
| 2016 | 9,727 |
| 2017 | 8,929 |
| 2018 | 8,250 |
| 2019 | 7,553 |
| 2020 | 8,230 |
| 2021 | 8,452 |
| 2022 | 8,730 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Providence
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,223 to 2,608.
Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 52,067 to 60,957.
Electricity use for home heating in Providence
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Providence. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 7,934 to 11,882, a 49.76% 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 2015, when only 13 homes had installed active solar heating.
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Providence, RI Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 8,730 households in Providence heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Providence temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
10.3% of Providence, RI Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Providence, RI Households | Providence, RI Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 84,723 | 8,730 |
45 Providence, RI Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 6 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Providence homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Providence 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, two of the closest terminals are N.h.term in New Haven, and Sprague in Newington, . Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Providence.
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