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Oil Prices in Foster, RI

Updated on June 20, 2025 at 05:02 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
SaveOn Oil Co Inc $3.09 Yes Yes
Discount Oil Brokers $3.15 Yes Yes
Micheletti Oil Services $3.20 Yes Yes
Midnight Fuel Oil Inc $3.20 Yes Yes
GetNetFuels $3.00 Yes Yes
Anthony's Oil LLC $2.95 Yes Yes
Scituate Oil Company Inc $3.10 Yes Yes
NELSON OIL CO INC $3.15 Yes Yes
Reichert & Sons Fuel Oil Call for price No No
Glow Oil Call for price No No
Rambone & Sprague Oil Call for price No No
Henry Oil Co Call for price No No
Vaughn Oil Call for price No No
Hope Energy 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
Stop & Go Oil Inc Call for price No No
Energy One Call for price No No
Aurora Fuel Co Call for price No No
Richards Oil Call for price No No
East Greenwich Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
JENKINS HEATING Call for price No No

Foster Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Foster homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 23 heating oil companies that serve Foster 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 6 “full-service” oil companies that serve Foster. 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 Foster 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 Foster include Anthony's Oil LLC and Star Oil.

Foster Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Foster: 23 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Foster: 18 miles

Average Number Of Foster Homes Served Per Company: 57 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Foster Oil Company: 42,368 gallons per year

Foster, RI Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Foster homeowners purchased a total of 974,476 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 69 towns in Rhode Island, Foster ranks 35th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Foster ranks 862nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Foster’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 Foster, the average outside temperature was 2.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Foster Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202533.2° F
2023 - 202435.3° F
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Cheapest Foster, RI Oil Price Per Gallon

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QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$2.95 per gallon/galJun 20, 2025, 5:01 PM
150 gallonsgals$2.95 per gallon/galJun 20, 2025, 5:01 PM
200 gallonsgals$2.95 per gallon/galJun 20, 2025, 5:01 PM
250 gallonsgals$2.95 per gallon/galJun 20, 2025, 5:01 PM

Foster Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated on June 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Day Trend +$0.044
1 Week Trend +$0.335
1 Month Trend +$0.345
1 Year Trend +$0.108

Foster Heating Oil Price History

Updated on June 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
06/20/2025 $3.105
06/19/2025 $3.061
06/18/2025 $2.997
06/17/2025 $2.918
06/16/2025 $2.891
06/15/2025 $2.780
06/14/2025 $2.780
06/13/2025 $2.770
06/12/2025 $2.699
06/11/2025 $2.683
06/10/2025 $2.683
06/09/2025 $2.683
06/08/2025 $2.683
06/07/2025 $2.683
06/06/2025 $2.683
06/05/2025 $2.683
06/04/2025 $2.683
06/03/2025 $2.700
06/02/2025 $2.748
06/01/2025 $2.758
05/31/2025 $2.758
05/30/2025 $2.756
05/29/2025 $2.756
05/28/2025 $2.731
05/27/2025 $2.758
05/26/2025 $2.760
05/25/2025 $2.760
05/24/2025 $2.760
05/23/2025 $2.760
05/22/2025 $2.760

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Foster, used by 1,313 or 72.02% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Foster homeowners is wood, used by 202 homes (11.08%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (200), electricity (139), natural gas (23).

Foster Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelFoster Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,31372.0%
Wood20211.1%
Propane20011.0%
Electricity1397.6%
Natural Gas231.3%

Heating oil (72.0%)

Wood (11.1%)

Propane (11.0%)

Electricity (7.6%)

Natural gas (1.3%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Foster

Heating oil has become more popular in Foster. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,310 to 1,313, a 0.23% lift.

Foster Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,422
20121,310
20131,279
20141,152
20151,192
20161,200
20171,285
20181,295
20191,305
20201,281
20211,297
20221,313

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Foster

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 99 to 200.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 61 to 23.

Electricity use for home heating in Foster

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Foster. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 23 to 139, a 504.35% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Foster

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 Foster have not yet adopted solar heating.

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Foster, RI Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,313 households in Foster, RI heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Foster, RI temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

72% of Foster, RI Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Foster, RI HouseholdsFoster, RI Heating Oil Households
1,8231,313

23 Foster, RI Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 974,475 gallons of heating oil delivered to Foster, RI homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Foster, RI community relies on its 23 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 Foster, 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 Foster, RI.

Foster Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Foster, RI today is $2.95 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Foster, RI ranges from a low of $2.95 to a high of $3.20. The average heating oil price in Rhode Island state is $3.10.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $310.00 in Foster, RI. Prices range from $295.00 to $320.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Foster, RI has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.24 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Foster, RI is $3.10 per gallon.

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

Today in Foster, RI, the price of home heating oil is $2.95 per gallon, which amounts to $295.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Foster, RI ranges from $2.95 to $3.20 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.10 per gallon.

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Foster, RI?

Heating oil prices in Foster, RI have fallen in the last day by -$0.15.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Foster, RI ranges from $2.95 to $3.20 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 Foster, RI?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Foster, RI by $0.24 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $24.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Foster, RI?

As of today, June 21st, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.10 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.95 to $3.20 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Foster, RI?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Foster, RI ranges from $2.95 to $3.20 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 Foster, RI?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Foster, RI. Over the past year, Foster, RI heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.52 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.42 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.10, and $2.57 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.95. 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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