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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 12 Exeter Suppliers

Oil Prices in Exeter, RI

Updated Today at 08:09 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
JC Tefft Fuel & Propane Inc $3.45 Yes Yes
Guardian Discount $3.65 Yes Yes
GetNetFuels $3.35 Yes Yes
Guardian Fuel & Energy Call for price No No
Hope Energy Call for price No No
PIER FUEL CO Call for price No No
Kent County Oil Service Inc 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
East Greenwich Oil Co Inc Call for price No No

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

Exeter, RI Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.35 --
150$3.25 --
200$3.25 --
250$3.25 --

Exeter Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
01/21/2025$3.483
01/20/2025$3.483
01/19/2025$3.460
01/18/2025$3.460
01/17/2025$3.460
01/16/2025$3.460
01/15/2025$3.323
01/14/2025$3.990
01/13/2025$3.290
01/12/2025$3.266
01/11/2025$3.266
01/10/2025$3.266
01/09/2025$3.210
01/08/2025$3.090
01/07/2025$3.094
01/06/2025$3.090
01/05/2025$3.176
01/04/2025$3.176
01/03/2025$3.176
01/02/2025$3.036
01/01/2025$3.010
12/31/2024$3.006
12/30/2024$2.993
12/29/2024$2.980
12/28/2024$2.980
12/27/2024$2.980
12/26/2024$3.016
12/25/2024$2.986
12/24/2024$2.980
12/23/2024$3.199

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Exeter, used by 1,330 or 66.04% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Exeter homeowners is natural gas, used by 334 homes (16.58%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (156), wood (107), other fuels (79), and other fuels (37).

Exeter Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelExeter Households % of Households
Heating Oil1,33066.0%
Natural Gas33416.6%
Electricity1567.8%
Wood1075.3%
Other Fuels793.9%
Propane371.8%

Heating oil (66.0%)

Natural gas (16.6%)

Electricity (7.8%)

Wood (5.3%)

Other fuels (3.9%)

Propane (1.8%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Exeter

Heating oil has become less popular in Exeter. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,359 to 1,330, a 2.13% drop.

Exeter Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20111,542
20121,399
20131,439
20141,359
20151,384
20161,316
20171,488
20181,461
20191,477
20201,243
20211,286
20221,330

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Exeter

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 185 to 37.

Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 197 to 334.

Electricity use for home heating in Exeter

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Exeter. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 304 to 156, a 48.68% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Exeter

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 Exeter have not yet adopted solar heating.

Exeter, RI Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Exeter homeowners purchased a total of 987,093 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 69 towns in Rhode Island, Exeter ranks 34th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Exeter ranks 848th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Exeter’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 Exeter, the average outside temperature was 0.4° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Exeter Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202537.2° F
2023 - 202437.6° F

Exeter Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Exeter homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 12 heating oil companies that serve Exeter 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 Exeter. 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 Exeter 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 Exeter include JC Tefft Fuel & Propane Inc and Stop & Go Oil Inc.

Exeter Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Exeter: 12 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Exeter: 18 miles

Average Number Of Exeter Homes Served Per Company: 110 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Exeter Oil Company: 82,257 gallons per year

Exeter, RI Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,330 households in Exeter, RI heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Exeter, RI temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

66% of Exeter, RI Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Exeter, RI HouseholdsExeter, RI Heating Oil Households
2,0141,330

12 Exeter, RI Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 987,092 gallons of heating oil delivered to Exeter, RI homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Exeter, RI community relies on its 12 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 Exeter, 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 Exeter, RI.

Exeter Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.

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