Heating Oil Prices in Rhode Island Today
EIA survey of · released Next EIA release: Oct 28, 2026
Rhode Island heating oil price: $6.380per gallon, excluding taxes
- Up +$0.076 (+1.2%)since Oct 12
- Up +$2.770 (+76.7%)from a year earlier (Oct 20, 2025)
- 2026–27 season so far: high $6.380 (Oct 19), low $6.126 (Oct 5)
In the EIA survey of October 19, 2026, residential heating oil in Rhode Island averaged $6.380 a gallon, before taxes.
That is 7.6 cents more than on Oct 12.
A year earlier (Oct 20, 2025) it was $3.610, so the price is 76.7% higher now.
Of the 6 New England states in the survey, Rhode Island has the highest price this week; the New England average is $6.112 and the U.S. average $6.190.
So far in the 2026–27 heating season the price has ranged from $6.126 (Oct 5) to $6.380 (Oct 19).
New England at a glance
| Area | Price | Survey | Week change | Year change | Season high | Season low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England(PADD 1A) | $6.112 | Oct 19 | +$0.033 | +$2.666 (+77.4%) | $6.112 | $6.048 |
| Connecticut | $6.154 | Oct 19 | +$0.068 | +$2.762 (+81.4%) | $6.154 | $6.015 |
| Maine | $6.026 | Oct 19 | +$0.057 | +$2.791 (+86.3%) | $6.026 | $5.969 |
| Massachusetts | $6.115 | Oct 19 | −$0.001 | +$2.567 (+72.4%) | $6.137 | $6.115 |
| New Hampshire | $6.033 | Oct 19 | +$0.004 | +$2.560 (+73.7%) | $6.033 | $5.976 |
| Rhode Island | $6.380 | Oct 19 | +$0.076 | +$2.770 (+76.7%) | $6.380 | $6.126 |
| Vermont | $6.097 | Oct 19 | +$0.063 | +$2.690 (+79.0%) | $6.097 | $5.989 |
Week change is against the survey before; year change against the survey nearest to 52 weeks earlier. Season high and low cover the 2026–27 heating season (October to March). Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Other New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont.
This winter against last winter
Recent weekly surveys
- Oct 19, 2026$6.380
- Oct 12, 2026$6.304
- Oct 5, 2026$6.126
- Mar 30, 2026$5.802
- Mar 23, 2026$5.813
- Mar 16, 2026$5.358
Questions
What is the average heating oil price in Rhode Island this week?
$6.380 per gallon in the EIA survey of October 19, 2026, released October 21, 2026. It is a statewide average for residential deliveries and does not include taxes. That is 7.6 cents more than the October 12, 2026 survey.
Is heating oil more expensive than a year ago in Rhode Island?
Yes. The October 20, 2025 survey had $3.610, so this week’s price is 76.7% higher.
Is this the price my heating oil dealer will charge?
Not exactly. EIA publishes average residential prices for whole states and regions, not individual dealers. Your price also depends on taxes (not included here), delivery size, payment terms and any service plan. Use the average as a benchmark when you call for quotes.
How often are heating oil prices updated?
EIA surveys heating oil retailers every Monday from October through March and publishes the results on Wednesday. From April to September it surveys once a month. The next release date EIA lists is October 28, 2026.
How much does it cost to fill a Rhode Island heating oil tank at this price?
At $6.380 a gallon, 275 gallons costs $1,754.50 before taxes and delivery fees.