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Oil Prices in Charlestown, RI
Updated Today at 01:00 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| JC Tefft Fuel and Propane | $3.01 | Yes | Yes |
| Guardian Discount | Call for price | No | No |
| Guardian Fuel and Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Pier Fuel Company | Call for price | No | No |
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 Trends
Last year, Charlestown homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 69 towns in Rhode Island, Charlestown ranks 23rd for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Charlestown ranks 503rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Charlestown’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 Charlestown, the average outside temperature was 1.9° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Charlestown Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 37.1° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 39° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest Charlestown, RI Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $4.85 per gallon/gal | Jul 12, 2025, 1:00 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.22 per gallon/gal | Jul 12, 2025, 1:00 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.22 per gallon/gal | Jul 12, 2025, 1:00 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.22 per gallon/gal | Jul 12, 2025, 1:00 PM |
Charlestown Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 07/12/2025 | $3.010 |
| 07/11/2025 | $3.010 |
| 07/10/2025 | $3.110 |
| 07/09/2025 | $3.110 |
| 07/08/2025 | $3.110 |
| 07/07/2025 | $3.060 |
| 07/06/2025 | $3.110 |
| 07/05/2025 | $3.110 |
| 07/04/2025 | $3.110 |
| 07/03/2025 | $3.110 |
| 07/02/2025 | $2.960 |
| 07/01/2025 | $2.960 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.140 |
| 06/29/2025 | $3.140 |
| 06/28/2025 | $3.140 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.140 |
| 06/26/2025 | $3.140 |
| 06/25/2025 | $3.140 |
| 06/24/2025 | $3.140 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.140 |
| 06/22/2025 | $2.940 |
| 06/21/2025 | $2.940 |
| 06/20/2025 | $2.940 |
| 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 |
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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 (43).
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 less popular in Charlestown. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,145 to 2,046, a 4.62% drop.
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 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 167 to 420.
Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 80 to 135.
Electricity use for home heating in Charlestown
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Charlestown. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 556 to 542, a 2.52% 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.
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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 2024, 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 $0.07 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 $3.01 per gallon, which amounts to $301.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
Is heating oil going up or down in Charlestown, RI?
Heating oil prices have gone down in Charlestown, RI by $0.07 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $7.00 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 $3.08 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.01, and $3.08 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.01. 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.
