Average Heating Bill in Rhode Island → Providence County
$499/mo
$2,992/year
$1.50/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↑ Oil prices are up 5.8% 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 | $1.50/therm | $16 | $1,328 | $221 |
| Heat Pump | $0.30/kWh | $29 | $2,413 | $402 |
| Heating Oil | $4.26/gallon | $36 | $2,992 | $499 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.30/kWh | $88 | $7,240 | $1,207 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$1,328/year estimated — saving $1,664/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Providence 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 (5,899 HDD for Providence County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 14 tracked suppliers.
Data updated 2026-07-17.
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Median: $4.26/gal · 14 suppliers reporting prices
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