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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 4 Charlestown Suppliers

Oil Prices in Charlestown, RI

Updated Today at 12:31 PM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
JC Tefft Fuel & Propane Inc $2.85 Yes Yes
Guardian Discount $3.09 Yes Yes
Guardian Fuel & Energy Call for price No No
PIER FUEL CO Call for price No No

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Charlestown, RI Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.85 --
150$2.85 --
200$2.85 --
250$2.85 --

Charlestown Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$2.970
12/20/2024$2.970
12/19/2024$2.970
12/18/2024$2.965
12/17/2024$2.740
12/16/2024$2.915
12/15/2024$2.915
12/14/2024$2.915
12/13/2024$2.915
12/12/2024$2.915
12/11/2024$2.915
12/10/2024$2.915
12/09/2024$2.935
12/08/2024$2.945
12/07/2024$2.945
12/06/2024$2.945
12/05/2024$2.945
12/04/2024$2.800
12/03/2024$2.780
12/02/2024$2.935
12/01/2024$2.945
11/30/2024$2.945
11/29/2024$2.945
11/28/2024$3.224
11/27/2024$3.224
11/26/2024$3.224
11/25/2024$3.224
11/24/2024$2.780
11/23/2024$2.780
11/22/2024$2.780

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

FuelCharlestown Households % of Households
Heating Oil2,04658.8%
Electricity54215.6%
Propane42012.1%
Wood2988.6%
Natural Gas1353.9%
Other Fuels431.2%
No Fuel280.8%

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 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes rose from 1,838 to 2,046, a 11.32% lift.

Charlestown Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20112,158
20122,095
20132,145
20141,988
20151,845
20161,873
20171,832
20181,740
20191,838
20201,925
20211,985
20222,046

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Charlestown

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 274 to 420.

Between 2019 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 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 695 to 542, a 22.01% 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, 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 4.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Charlestown Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202543° F
2023 - 202439° F

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 HouseholdsCharlestown, RI Heating Oil Households
3,4802,046

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 $0.07 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 $2.85 per gallon, which amounts to $285.00 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 $3.12 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.97, and $3.24 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.85. 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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