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Oil Prices in Carolina, RI
Updated Today at 01:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| JC Tefft Fuel & Propane Inc | $2.94 | Yes | Yes |
| Guardian Discount | Call for price | No | No |
| Guardian Fuel & Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Hope Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| PIER FUEL CO | Call for price | No | No |
| Energy One | Call for price | No | No |
| Richards Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| East Greenwich Oil Co Inc | Call for price | No | No |
Carolina Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Carolina homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 8 heating oil companies that serve Carolina 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 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Carolina. Full service companies such as Guardian Fuel & Energy or Energy One 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 Carolina 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 Carolina include JC Tefft Fuel & Propane Inc and Guardian Discount.
Carolina Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Carolina: 8 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Carolina: 18 miles
Average Number Of Carolina Homes Served Per Company: 31 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Carolina Oil Company: 23,285 gallons per year
Carolina, RI Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Carolina homeowners purchased a total of 186,286 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 69 towns in Rhode Island, Carolina ranks 54th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Carolina ranks 2909th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Carolina’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 Carolina, the average outside temperature was 1.7° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Carolina Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 35.9° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 37.6° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest Carolina, RI Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $4.78 per gallon/gal | Jun 19, 2025, 1:00 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.15 per gallon/gal | Jun 19, 2025, 1:00 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.15 per gallon/gal | Jun 19, 2025, 1:00 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.15 per gallon/gal | Jun 19, 2025, 1:00 PM |
Carolina Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 06/19/2025 | $2.940 |
| 06/18/2025 | $2.940 |
| 06/17/2025 | $2.710 |
| 06/16/2025 | $2.710 |
| 06/15/2025 | $2.710 |
| 06/14/2025 | $2.710 |
| 06/13/2025 | $2.710 |
| 06/12/2025 | $2.710 |
| 06/11/2025 | $2.710 |
| 06/10/2025 | $2.710 |
| 06/09/2025 | $2.650 |
| 06/08/2025 | $2.650 |
| 06/07/2025 | $2.650 |
| 06/06/2025 | $2.650 |
| 06/05/2025 | $2.650 |
| 06/04/2025 | $2.650 |
| 06/03/2025 | $2.650 |
| 06/02/2025 | $2.610 |
| 06/01/2025 | $2.590 |
| 05/31/2025 | $2.590 |
| 05/30/2025 | $2.590 |
| 05/29/2025 | $2.610 |
| 05/28/2025 | $2.690 |
| 05/27/2025 | $2.690 |
| 05/26/2025 | $2.690 |
| 05/25/2025 | $2.690 |
| 05/24/2025 | $2.690 |
| 05/23/2025 | $2.690 |
| 05/22/2025 | $2.690 |
| 05/21/2025 | $2.690 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Carolina Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Carolina, used by 251 or 61.52% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Carolina homeowners is electricity, used by 108 homes (26.47%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (30), other fuels (23), propane (13).
Carolina Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Carolina Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 251 | 61.5% |
| Electricity | 108 | 26.5% |
| Wood | 30 | 7.4% |
| Other Fuels | 23 | 5.6% |
| Propane | 13 | 3.2% |
Heating oil (61.5%)
Electricity (26.5%)
Wood (7.4%)
Other fuels (5.6%)
Propane (3.2%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Carolina
Heating oil has become less popular in Carolina. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 470 to 251, a 46.60% drop.
Carolina Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 470 |
| 2012 | 481 |
| 2013 | 406 |
| 2014 | 367 |
| 2015 | 309 |
| 2016 | 320 |
| 2017 | 335 |
| 2018 | 309 |
| 2019 | 269 |
| 2020 | 337 |
| 2021 | 291 |
| 2022 | 251 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Carolina
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 18 to 13.
Natural gas pipes have not been installed into homes in Carolina.
Electricity use for home heating in Carolina
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Carolina. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 28 to 108, a 285.71% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Carolina
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 Carolina have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Carolina, RI Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 251 households in Carolina, RI heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Carolina, RI temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
61% of Carolina, RI Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Carolina, RI Households | Carolina, RI Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 408 | 251 |
8 Carolina, RI Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 186,285 gallons of heating oil delivered to Carolina, RI homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Carolina, RI community relies on its 8 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 Carolina, 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 Carolina, RI.
Carolina Heating Oil Prices FAQs
Is the price of heating oil in Carolina, RI rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Carolina, RI has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.26 per gallon.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Carolina, RI?
Today in Carolina, RI, the price of home heating oil is $2.94 per gallon, which amounts to $294.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Carolina, RI?
Heating oil prices in Carolina, RI have not changed in the last 24 hours.
Is heating oil going up or down in Carolina, RI?
Heating oil prices have gone up in Carolina, RI by $0.26 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $26.00 for a 100-gallon order.
How high will oil go in Carolina, RI?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Carolina, RI. Over the past year, Carolina, RI heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.09 for a 100-gallon order. This is $3.15 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.94, and $3.15 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.94. 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.
