Rhode Island heating oil price
$6.21/gal residential. 27% of Rhode Island homes heat with oil. RI
Rhode Island this week
Current $/gal
-0.19 WoW
$6.21
vs National average
National: $6.14/gal
+$0.07
275-gal fill cost
225 usable gallons (80% safe-fill)
$1397
764-gal season cost
1,800 sqft zone-5 home, our gallons model
$4744
State context
27% of RI homes heat with oil. Small state, dealer mix dominated by regional NE chains.
State programmes
- LIHEAP
- RI Energy efficiency
Pre-buy / cap consumer protection
RIGL §6-13.1 (UDAP) applies. No state-specific heating oil pre-buy bond. Regulator: RI Office of Energy Resources + Department of Business Regulation.
Cross-references
- Rhode Island dealer programmes
- Rhode Island 5-year price history
- National average detail
- Pre-buy vs cap break-even
- Winter fill calculator
FAQ
What is the current Rhode Island heating oil price?
Rhode Island residential heating oil is $6.21/gal (source: EIA SHOPP + RI OER).
What state programmes help with heating oil bills in Rhode Island?
LIHEAP, RI Energy efficiency.
Are pre-buy contracts protected in Rhode Island?
RIGL §6-13.1 (UDAP) applies. No state-specific heating oil pre-buy bond.
How does Rhode Island compare to the national average?
Rhode Island is $0.07 above the national average of $6.14/gal.
EIA SHOPP last reading: 2026-11-02NY Harbor ULSD spot refreshed: 2026-11-05EIA next release: 2026-11-12