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Oil Prices in Salisbury, MD
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cato Inc | Call for price | No | No |
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 Trends
Last year, Salisbury homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 174 towns in Maryland, Salisbury ranks 10th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Salisbury ranks 738th 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 2.5° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Salisbury Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 41.2° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 43.7° F |
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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 (102).
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 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 2,766 to 2,182, a 21.11% 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 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,060 to 2,236.
Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 6,173 to 6,185.
Electricity use for home heating in Salisbury
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Salisbury. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 14,565 to 16,309, a 11.97% 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 2019, when only 0 homes had installed active solar heating.
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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 2024, 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.
