Rhode Island · Updated March 23, 2026
Rhode Island Home Heating Oil Prices
Today's average retail heating oil price in Rhode Island is $5.36/gallon — 18 cents above the Northeast average of $5.18/gal. Lowest price today: $5.01/gal in East Providence.
Rhode Island Heating Oil Prices by City
| City | Price / gallon | vs State avg | Dealers | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest East Providence | $5.01 | 35¢ below | 3 dealers | Mar 24 | Details → |
| Newport | $5.02 | 34¢ below | Add yours → | Mar 24 | Details → |
| Pawtucket | $5.06 | 30¢ below | 4 dealers | Mar 24 | Details → |
| Woonsocket | $5.07 | 29¢ below | 5 dealers | Mar 24 | Details → |
| North Providence | $5.14 | 22¢ below | 1 dealer | Mar 24 | Details → |
| Cranston | $5.16 | 20¢ below | 12 dealers | Mar 24 | Details → |
| Warwick | $5.29 | 7¢ below | 7 dealers | Mar 23 | Details → |
| Providence | $5.43 | +7¢ above | 19 dealers | Mar 23 | Details → |
About Heating Oil in Rhode Island
How much does Rhode Island use?
Approximately 140,000 homes in Rhode Island use heating oil as their primary heat source. The average Rhode Island home uses about 800 gallons per heating season (Oct–Apr). At today's price of $5.36/gal, that's an estimated annual heating cost of $4,288.
How to save on heating oil in Rhode Island
The best way to save is to compare at least 3 local dealers before ordering — prices between dealers in the same area can vary 10–20 cents per gallon. Buying in the off-season (May–August) when prices are typically lowest, or signing a price cap contract in spring, can also save 15–25 cents per gallon. Set a price alert to be notified when prices drop to your target.
Where does this data come from?
Rhode Island heating oil prices are sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's weekly residential heating oil survey. The EIA surveys heating oil dealers across Rhode Island weekly during the heating season and monthly in the off-season. City-level prices reflect the state average with small adjustments for local market conditions. Prices are updated daily on this site.