Average Heating Bill in Rhode Island → Providence County
$478/mo
$2,869/year
$1.43/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↓ Oil prices are down 10.1% 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 | $1,660 | $277 |
| Heat Pump | $0.30/kWh | $29 | $2,432 | $405 |
| Heating Oil | $4.09/gallon | $35 | $2,869 | $478 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.30/kWh | $88 | $7,295 | $1,216 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$1,660/year estimated — saving $1,209/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 11 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 Providence County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $4.09/gal · 11 suppliers reporting prices
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