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Oil Prices in Charlestown, RI

Updated Today at 09:06 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Guardian Fuel & Energy	Call for price	No	No
JC Tefft Fuel & Propane Inc	$2.72	Yes	Yes
Guardian Discount	Call for price	No	No
PIER FUEL CO	Call for price	No	No

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Charlestown, RI Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Charlestown, RI

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.72	-	-
150	$2.72	-	-
200	$2.72	-	-
250	$2.72	-	-

Charlestown Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/18/2024	$2.720
11/17/2024	$2.720
11/16/2024	$2.720
11/15/2024	$2.720
11/14/2024	$2.790
11/13/2024	$2.790
11/12/2024	$2.790
11/11/2024	$2.790
11/10/2024	$2.790
11/09/2024	$2.790
11/08/2024	$2.690
11/07/2024	$2.690
11/06/2024	$2.690
11/05/2024	$2.690
11/04/2024	$2.690
11/03/2024	$2.690
11/02/2024	$2.690
11/01/2024	$2.690
10/31/2024	$2.690
10/30/2024	$2.680
10/29/2024	$2.740
10/28/2024	$2.915
10/27/2024	$2.915
10/26/2024	$2.915
10/25/2024	$2.915
10/24/2024	$2.915
10/23/2024	$2.915
10/22/2024	$2.915
10/21/2024	$2.875
10/20/2024	$2.925

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Charlestown, used by 2,046 or 58.79% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Charlestown homeowners is electricity, used by 542 homes (15.57%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (420), wood (298), natural gas (135), and other fuels (71).

Charlestown Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Charlestown Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	2,046	58.8%
Electricity	542	15.6%
Propane	420	12.1%
Wood	298	8.6%
Natural Gas	135	3.9%
Other Fuels	43	1.2%
No Fuel	28	0.8%

Heating oil (58.8%)

Electricity (15.6%)

Propane (12.1%)

Wood (8.6%)

Natural gas (3.9%)

Other fuels (1.2%)

No fuel (0.8%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Charlestown

Heating oil has become more popular in Charlestown. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,832 to 2,046, a 11.68% lift.

Charlestown Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	2,158
2012	2,095
2013	2,145
2014	1,988
2015	1,845
2016	1,873
2017	1,832
2018	1,740
2019	1,838
2020	1,925
2021	1,985
2022	2,046

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Charlestown

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 299 to 420.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 92 to 135.

Electricity use for home heating in Charlestown

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Charlestown. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 687 to 542, a 21.11% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Charlestown

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 Charlestown have not yet adopted solar heating.

Charlestown Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Charlestown homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Charlestown 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 1 “full-service” oil companies that serve Charlestown. Full service companies such as Guardian Fuel & Energy or undefined 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 Charlestown 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 Charlestown include JC Tefft Fuel & Propane Inc and Guardian Discount.

Charlestown Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Charlestown: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Charlestown: 18 miles

Average Number Of Charlestown Homes Served Per Company: 511 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Charlestown Oil Company: 379,622 gallons per year

Charlestown, RI Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,046 households in Charlestown, RI heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Charlestown, RI temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

58% of Charlestown, RI Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Charlestown, RI Households	Charlestown, RI Heating Oil Households
3,480	2,046

4 Charlestown, RI Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Charlestown, RI homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Charlestown, RI community relies on its 4 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 Charlestown, 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 Charlestown, RI.

Charlestown Heating Oil Prices FAQs

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

The price of heating oil in Charlestown, RI has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.01 per gallon.

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

Today in Charlestown, RI, the price of home heating oil is $2.72 per gallon, which amounts to $272.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Is heating oil going up or down in Charlestown, RI?

Heating oil prices have down in Charlestown, RI by $0.01 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $1.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Charlestown, RI?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Charlestown, RI. Over the past year, Charlestown, RI heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.09 for a 100-gallon order. This is $3.37 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.72, and $3.37 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.72. 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.