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Oil Prices in Bristol, RI
Updated Today at 04:09 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Fuels & Energy Service | $3.43 | Yes | Yes |
| Anchor Fuel Oil Inc | $3.50 | Yes | Yes |
| Midnight Fuel Oil Inc | $3.55 | Yes | Yes |
| Professional Heating Service | $3.49 | Yes | Yes |
| CODOilcom | $3.40 | Yes | Yes |
| GetNetFuels | $3.35 | Yes | Yes |
| Anthony's Oil LLC | $3.25 | Yes | Yes |
| Scituate Oil Company Inc | $3.30 | Yes | Yes |
| SaveOn Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| A & A Fuel Services | Call for price | No | No |
| Butchie Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Dudek Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Ferreira Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Glow Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Helger's United Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Micheletti Oil Services | Call for price | No | No |
| Nite Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Quic Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Santoro Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| The Heating Oil Lady | Call for price | No | No |
| Wildcat Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Henry Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| Dupuis Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Hope Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Caseys Oil & Propane | Call for price | No | No |
| Landry & Martin Oil Co | Call for price | No | No |
| PIER FUEL CO | Call for price | No | No |
| Kent County Oil Service Inc | 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 |
| Maloney's Oil Company Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| East Greenwich Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
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Bristol, RI Best Oil Prices Per Gallon
| Order Size (gallons) | Credit (per gallon)(/gal) | Cash (per gallon)(/gal) | Updated At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $3.30 | $3.25 | Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 150 | $3.25 | $3.25 | Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 200 | $3.25 | $3.25 | Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| 250 | $3.25 | $3.25 | Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM |
Bristol Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Average Oil Price |
|---|---|
| 01/21/2025 | $3.408 |
| 01/20/2025 | $3.408 |
| 01/19/2025 | $3.383 |
| 01/18/2025 | $3.383 |
| 01/17/2025 | $3.383 |
| 01/16/2025 | $3.371 |
| 01/15/2025 | $3.272 |
| 01/14/2025 | $3.209 |
| 01/13/2025 | $3.209 |
| 01/12/2025 | $3.196 |
| 01/11/2025 | $3.196 |
| 01/10/2025 | $3.196 |
| 01/09/2025 | $3.089 |
| 01/08/2025 | $3.130 |
| 01/07/2025 | $3.113 |
| 01/06/2025 | $3.113 |
| 01/05/2025 | $3.074 |
| 01/04/2025 | $3.074 |
| 01/03/2025 | $3.072 |
| 01/02/2025 | $3.036 |
| 01/01/2025 | $3.014 |
| 12/31/2024 | $3.014 |
| 12/30/2024 | $2.985 |
| 12/29/2024 | $2.975 |
| 12/28/2024 | $2.975 |
| 12/27/2024 | $2.962 |
| 12/26/2024 | $2.986 |
| 12/25/2024 | $2.986 |
| 12/24/2024 | $2.986 |
| 12/23/2024 | $3.004 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Bristol Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Bristol, used by 3,871 or 48.34% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Bristol homeowners is heating oil, used by 3,101 homes (38.72%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (622), propane (450), other fuels (66), and other fuels (30).
Bristol Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Bristol Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 3,871 | 48.3% |
| Heating Oil | 3,101 | 38.7% |
| Electricity | 622 | 7.8% |
| Propane | 450 | 5.6% |
| Other Fuels | 66 | 0.8% |
| No Fuel | 30 | 0.4% |
Natural gas (48.3%)
Heating oil (38.7%)
Electricity (7.8%)
Propane (5.6%)
Other fuels (0.8%)
No fuel (0.4%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Bristol
Heating oil has become less popular in Bristol. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 4,567 to 3,101, a 32.10% drop.
Bristol Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 4,567 |
| 2012 | 4,369 |
| 2013 | 4,013 |
| 2014 | 3,887 |
| 2015 | 3,604 |
| 2016 | 3,478 |
| 2017 | 3,517 |
| 2018 | 3,654 |
| 2019 | 3,518 |
| 2020 | 3,289 |
| 2021 | 3,194 |
| 2022 | 3,101 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Bristol
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 151 to 450.
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 3,373 to 3,871.
Electricity use for home heating in Bristol
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Bristol. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 758 to 622, a 17.94% decrease.
Solar use for home heating in Bristol
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 Bristol have not yet adopted solar heating.
Bristol, RI Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Bristol homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 69 towns in Rhode Island, Bristol ranks 14th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Bristol ranks 259th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Bristol’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 Bristol, the average outside temperature was 0.2° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Bristol Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 38.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 37.9° F |
Bristol Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Bristol homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 35 heating oil companies that serve Bristol 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 11 “full-service” oil companies that serve Bristol. Full service companies such as Micheletti Oil Services or Dudek 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 Bristol 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 Bristol include Anthony's Oil LLC and MATHEWS OIL CO.
Bristol Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Bristol: 35 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Bristol: 18 miles
Average Number Of Bristol Homes Served Per Company: 88 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Bristol Oil Company: 65,756 gallons per year
Bristol, RI Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 3,101 households in Bristol, RI heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Bristol, RI temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
38% of Bristol, RI Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Bristol, RI Households | Bristol, RI Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 8,008 | 3,101 |
35 Bristol, RI Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Bristol, RI homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Bristol, RI community relies on its 35 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 Bristol, 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 Bristol, RI.
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