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Oil Prices in Salisbury, MD

Updated Today at 04:28 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Cato Inc	Call for price	No	No

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Salisbury, MD Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Salisbury, MD

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Salisbury, used by 16,309 or 59.90% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Salisbury homeowners is natural gas, used by 6,185 homes (22.72%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (2,236), heating oil (2,182), no fuel (204), and other fuels (247).

Salisbury Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Salisbury Households	% of Households
Electricity	16,309	59.9%
Natural Gas	6,185	22.7%
Propane	2,236	8.2%
Heating Oil	2,182	8.0%
No Fuel	204	0.8%
Wood	103	0.4%
Other Fuels	102	0.4%
Solar	42	0.2%

Electricity (59.9%)

Natural gas (22.7%)

Propane (8.2%)

Heating oil (8.0%)

No fuel (0.8%)

Wood (0.4%)

Other fuels (0.4%)

Solar (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Salisbury

Heating oil has become less popular in Salisbury. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,026 to 2,182, a 27.89% drop.

Salisbury Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	3,532
2012	3,199
2013	3,026
2014	2,860
2015	2,779
2016	2,787
2017	2,859
2018	2,732
2019	2,766
2020	2,419
2021	2,291
2022	2,182

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Salisbury

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 1,921 to 2,236.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 5,568 to 6,185.

Electricity use for home heating in Salisbury

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Salisbury. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 13,643 to 16,309, a 19.54% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Salisbury

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, 42 homes in Salisbury are heated with active solar arrays. This is a Infinity% increase from 2013, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.

Salisbury, MD Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Salisbury homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Salisbury ranks 10^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Salisbury ranks 738^th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Salisbury’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 Salisbury, the average outside temperature was 3.8° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Salisbury Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	47.5° F
2023 - 2024	43.7° F

Salisbury Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Salisbury homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 1 heating oil companies that serve Salisbury 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Salisbury. Full service companies such as undefined or undefined 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 Salisbury 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 Salisbury include Cato Inc and undefined.

Salisbury Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Salisbury: 1 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Salisbury: 18 miles

Average Number Of Salisbury Homes Served Per Company: 2,182 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Salisbury Oil Company: 1,124,567 gallons per year

Salisbury, MD Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,182 households in Salisbury, MD heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Salisbury, MD temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

8% of Salisbury, MD Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Salisbury, MD Households	Salisbury, MD Heating Oil Households
27,225	2,182

1 Salisbury, MD Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 1 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Salisbury, MD homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Salisbury, MD community relies on its 1 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 Salisbury, MD, two of the closest terminals are Sunoco in Salisbury, MD and Buckeye in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Salisbury, MD.

Salisbury 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.