Average Heating Bill in Rhode Island → Newport County
$437/mo
$2,625/year
$1.31/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↓ Oil prices are down 15.4% over the past 6 weeks, which affects current heating bills. View price trends.
| Fuel | Local Price | Cost/MMBTU | Annual Cost | Monthly (Heating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Cheapest | $1.87/therm | $20 | $1,538 | $256 |
| Heat Pump | $0.30/kWh | $29 | $2,252 | $375 |
| Heating Oil | $4.04/gallon | $34 | $2,625 | $437 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.30/kWh | $88 | $6,756 | $1,126 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$1,538/year estimated — saving $1,087/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Newport County:
Based on a 2,000 sq ft home with 85% oil furnace efficiency, COP 3.0 heat pump, NOAA 30-year normal heating degree days (5,463 HDD for Newport County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 6 tracked suppliers.
Data updated 2026-06-02.
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If you're staying with oil heat, compare local suppliers to find the best price. The spread in Newport County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $4.04/gal · 6 suppliers reporting prices
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