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Oil Prices in Bristol, RI

Updated Today at 03:47 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Sunshine Fuels & Energy Service $3.12 Yes Yes
Anchor Fuel Oil Inc $3.10 Yes Yes
SaveOn Oil Co Inc $2.89 Yes Yes
Micheletti Oil Services $2.85 Yes Yes
CODOilcom $3.15 Yes Yes
GetNetFuels $2.80 Yes Yes
Anthony's Oil LLC $2.85 Yes Yes
Scituate Oil Company Inc $2.90 Yes Yes
The Heating Oil Lady 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
Midnight Fuel Oil Inc Call for price No No
Nite Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Professional Heating Service Call for price No No
Quic Oil Call for price No No
Santoro Oil 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

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 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 1.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Bristol Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202536.5° F
2023 - 202437.9° F
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Cheapest Bristol, RI Oil Price Per Gallon

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QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$2.85 per gallon/galJun 18, 2025, 3:46 AM
150 gallonsgals$2.65 per gallon/galJun 18, 2025, 3:46 AM
200 gallonsgals$2.65 per gallon/galJun 18, 2025, 3:46 AM
250 gallonsgals$2.65 per gallon/galJun 18, 2025, 3:46 AM

Bristol Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend +$0.190
1 Month Trend +$0.172
1 Year Trend -$0.076

Bristol Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
06/18/2025 $2.957
06/17/2025 $2.957
06/16/2025 $2.957
06/15/2025 $2.828
06/14/2025 $2.828
06/13/2025 $2.818
06/12/2025 $2.813
06/11/2025 $2.768
06/10/2025 $2.781
06/09/2025 $2.773
06/08/2025 $2.773
06/07/2025 $2.773
06/06/2025 $2.773
06/05/2025 $2.773
06/04/2025 $2.773
06/03/2025 $2.763
06/02/2025 $2.767
06/01/2025 $2.781
05/31/2025 $2.781
05/30/2025 $2.777
05/29/2025 $2.777
05/28/2025 $2.755
05/27/2025 $2.775
05/26/2025 $2.776
05/25/2025 $2.786
05/24/2025 $2.786
05/23/2025 $2.786
05/22/2025 $2.786
05/21/2025 $2.786
05/20/2025 $2.786

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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 (66).

Bristol Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelBristol Households % of Households
Natural Gas3,87148.3%
Heating Oil3,10138.7%
Electricity6227.8%
Propane4505.6%
Other Fuels660.8%
No Fuel300.4%

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)

YearHeating Oil Households
20114,567
20124,369
20134,013
20143,887
20153,604
20163,478
20173,517
20183,654
20193,518
20203,289
20213,194
20223,101

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.

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Bristol, RI Heating Oil Delivery Map

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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 HouseholdsBristol, RI Heating Oil Households
8,0083,101

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.

Bristol Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The best price of home heating oil in Bristol, RI today is $2.80 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Bristol, RI ranges from a low of $2.80 to a high of $3.15. The average heating oil price in Rhode Island state is $2.96.

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

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $296.00 in Bristol, RI. Prices range from $279.90 to $315.00, depending on the oil company.

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

The price of heating oil in Bristol, RI has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.03 per gallon.

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

The average price of home heating oil in Bristol, RI is $2.96 per gallon.

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

Today in Bristol, RI, the price of home heating oil is $2.80 per gallon, which amounts to $279.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

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

The current price of heating oil in Bristol, RI ranges from $2.80 to $3.15 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $2.96 per gallon.

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

Heating oil prices in Bristol, RI have fallen in the last day by -$0.16.

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

The current price of home heating oil in Bristol, RI ranges from $2.80 to $3.15 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 Bristol, RI?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Bristol, RI by $0.03 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $3.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Bristol, RI?

As of today, June 18th, 2025, the average price of oil is $2.96 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.80 to $3.15 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Bristol, RI?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Bristol, RI ranges from $2.80 to $3.15 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 Bristol, RI?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Bristol, RI. Over the past year, Bristol, RI heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.58 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.62 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.96, and $2.78 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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