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Oil Prices in South Salem, NY

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Action Fuel Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
Almeida Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Associated Fuel Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
Dorchester Fuel Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Heritage Fuel Inc	Call for price	No	No
Marshall Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
On Site Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
Precision Mechanical And Fuel LLC	Call for price	No	No
Putnam Valley Petroleum Corp	Call for price	No	No
Sclafani Petroleum Inc	Call for price	No	No
TriCounty Fuel Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Comfort Heating Inc	Call for price	No	No
Direct Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
Mahopac Fuel Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
Optimum Oil & Propane Inc	Call for price	No	No
Putnam Energy Inc	Call for price	No	No
Reliable Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Sueco Fuel Oil Incorporated	Call for price	No	No
Warm Winters LLC	Call for price	No	No
Durkin Propane Inc	Call for price	No	No
Prestige Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
All Fuel Inc	Call for price	No	No
People's Oil	Call for price	No	No
Interstate Propane Inc	Call for price	No	No

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South Salem, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

South Salem Heating Oil Price History

Updated on November 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
11/08/2024	$3.299
11/07/2024	$3.299
11/06/2024	$3.299
11/05/2024	$3.299
11/04/2024	$3.299
11/03/2024	$3.299
11/02/2024	$3.299
11/01/2024	$3.299
10/31/2024	$3.299
10/30/2024	$3.299
10/29/2024	$3.299
10/28/2024	$3.299
10/27/2024	$3.299
10/26/2024	$3.299
10/25/2024	$3.299
10/24/2024	$3.299
10/23/2024	$3.299
10/22/2024	$3.299
10/21/2024	$3.299
10/20/2024	$3.299
10/19/2024	$3.299
10/18/2024	$3.299
10/17/2024	$3.299
10/16/2024	$3.299
10/15/2024	$3.299
10/14/2024	$3.299
10/13/2024	$3.299
10/12/2024	$3.299
10/11/2024	$3.299
10/10/2024	$3.299

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in South Salem, used by 1,702 or 70.21% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for South Salem homeowners is electricity, used by 507 homes (20.92%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (117), natural gas (86), wood (24), and other fuels (21).

South Salem Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	South Salem Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	1,702	70.2%
Electricity	507	20.9%
Propane	117	4.8%
Natural Gas	86	3.6%
Wood	24	1.0%
Other Fuels	21	0.9%

Heating oil (70.2%)

Electricity (20.9%)

Propane (4.8%)

Natural gas (3.6%)

Wood (1.0%)

Other fuels (0.9%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in South Salem

Heating oil has become less popular in South Salem. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,858 to 1,702, a 8.40% drop.

South Salem Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,858
2012	1,882
2013	1,871
2014	1,949
2015	1,970
2016	1,844
2017	1,875
2018	1,894
2019	1,815
2020	1,842
2021	1,771
2022	1,702

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in South Salem

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 62 to 117.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 12 to 86.

Electricity use for home heating in South Salem

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in South Salem. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 392 to 507, a 29.34% increase.

Solar use for home heating in South 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.

Homeowners in South Salem have not yet adopted solar heating.

South Salem, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, South Salem homeowners purchased a total of 820,207 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, South Salem ranks 167^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, South Salem ranks 1016^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

South 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 South Salem, the average outside temperature was 4.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

South Salem Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	41.9° F
2023 - 2024	37.8° F

South Salem Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For South Salem homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 24 heating oil companies that serve South 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 16 “full-service” oil companies that serve South Salem. Full service companies such as Action Fuel Oil Corp or People's Oil 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 South 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 South Salem include Prestige Oil Inc and Precision Mechanical And Fuel LLC.

South Salem Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving South Salem: 24 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to South Salem: 18 miles

Average Number Of South Salem Homes Served Per Company: 70 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per South Salem Oil Company: 34,175 gallons per year

South Salem, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,702 households in South Salem, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when South Salem, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

70% of South Salem, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

South Salem, NY Households	South Salem, NY Heating Oil Households
2,424	1,702

24 South Salem, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 820,207 gallons of heating oil delivered to South Salem, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the South Salem, NY community relies on its 24 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 South Salem, NY, two of the closest terminals are null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in South Salem, NY.

South 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.