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Oil Prices in Salem, NH

Updated Today at 10:04 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
B & H Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Mc Lean Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
Neighbor's Oil	Call for price	No	No
ROBERSON OIL & OIL TECH II	Call for price	No	No
Palmer Gas Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Fuel NRG	Call for price	No	No
Mackenzie Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Rockingham Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
Nashua Disposal Fuel	Call for price	No	No
NRG Fuel LLC	Call for price	No	No
Rochette's Oil Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
BotLGas	Call for price	No	No
Chapman Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Palmer Gas & Oil	Call for price	No	No
Leo's Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Midway Oil & Propane	Call for price	No	No
Depot Energy	Call for price	No	No
McLaughlin Oil	Call for price	No	No
MASI	Call for price	No	No

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Salem, NH Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Salem, NH

Salem Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
01/12/2025	$3.286
01/11/2025	$3.286
01/10/2025	$3.286
01/09/2025	$3.299
01/08/2025	$3.232
01/07/2025	$3.199
01/06/2025	$3.174
01/05/2025	$3.199
01/04/2025	$3.199
01/03/2025	$3.199
01/02/2025	$3.199
01/01/2025	$3.149
12/31/2024	$3.199
12/30/2024	$3.199
12/29/2024	$3.199
12/28/2024	$3.199
12/27/2024	$3.199
12/26/2024	$3.099
12/25/2024	$3.099
12/24/2024	$3.099
12/23/2024	$3.090
12/22/2024	$3.090
12/21/2024	$3.090
12/20/2024	$3.090
12/19/2024	$3.090
11/22/2024	$3.099
11/21/2024	$3.099
11/20/2024	$3.099
11/19/2024	$3.099
11/18/2024	$3.099

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Salem Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Salem, used by 7,219 or 58.24% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Salem homeowners is propane, used by 2,334 homes (18.83%). The remaining homes are heated with natural gas (1,682), electricity (708), no fuel (368), and other fuels (423).

Salem Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Salem Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	7,219	58.2%
Propane	2,334	18.8%
Natural Gas	1,682	13.6%
Electricity	708	5.7%
No Fuel	368	3.0%
Wood	287	2.3%
Solar	59	0.5%
Other Fuels	58	0.5%
Coal	19	0.2%

Heating oil (58.2%)

Propane (18.8%)

Natural gas (13.6%)

Electricity (5.7%)

No fuel (3.0%)

Wood (2.3%)

Solar (0.5%)

Other fuels (0.5%)

Coal (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Salem

Heating oil has become more popular in Salem. In the 10 years since 2012, the number of heating oil homes rose from 6,787 to 7,219, a 6.37% lift.

Salem Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	6,894
2012	6,787
2013	6,500
2014	6,362
2015	6,428
2016	6,404
2017	6,436
2018	6,385
2019	6,511
2020	7,203
2021	7,211
2022	7,219

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Salem

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,772 to 2,334.

Between 2012 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 971 to 1,682.

Electricity use for home heating in Salem

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Salem. Since 2012, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 1,318 to 708, a 46.28% decrease.

Solar use for home heating in Salem

Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.

Currently, 59 homes in Salem are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2012, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Salem, NH Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Salem homeowners purchased a total of 6 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 172 towns in New Hampshire, Salem ranks 2^nd for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Salem ranks 25^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Salem’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Salem, the average outside temperature was 0.2° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Salem Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	35.4° F
2023 - 2024	35.2° F

Salem Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Salem homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 19 heating oil companies that serve Salem is an important decision.

Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Salem. Full service companies such as Palmer Gas Co Inc or B & H Oil Co offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.

Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious Salem homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve Salem include McLaughlin Oil and Rochette's Oil Service Inc.

Salem Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Salem: 19 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Salem: 18 miles

Average Number Of Salem Homes Served Per Company: 379 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Salem Oil Company: 337,234 gallons per year

Salem, NH Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 7,219 households in Salem, NH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Salem, NH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

58% of Salem, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Salem, NH Households	Salem, NH Heating Oil Households
12,396	7,219

19 Salem, NH Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 6 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Salem, NH homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Salem, NH community relies on its 19 oil companies to keep warm.

Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Salem, NH, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in Chelsea, MA and Gulf in Chelsea, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Salem, NH.

Salem Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.