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Oil Prices in Salem, MA

Updated Today at 12:22 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Morneau Brothers Oil	Call for price	No	No
Spartan Oil	Call for price	No	No
Direct Fuel Inc	Call for price	No	No
Ashley Fuel Inc	Call for price	No	No
Broco Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
John's Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Metro Energy	Call for price	No	No
Absolute Oil	Call for price	No	No
Firemans Fuel	Call for price	No	No
First Energy	Call for price	No	No
Johnson Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Michael's McGrath Heating Oil & Diesel	Call for price	No	No
Nardone Oil	Call for price	No	No
Senior Citizen Heating Oil	Call for price	No	No
Walshs Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
A Hohmann & Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
HOP Energy	Call for price	No	No
Arlex Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
Arlington Fuel Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Arlmont Fuel Corp	Call for price	No	No
Booma Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Busa Fuel Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Cape Ann Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Community Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Cubby Oil & Energy Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Faulkner Brothers Inc	Call for price	No	No
Holden Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Jackson Fuel Corp	Call for price	No	No
Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc	Call for price	No	No
Mel & Sons Oil Sales Inc	Call for price	No	No
Mike & Sons Oil Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Petro Home Services	Call for price	No	No
Scott Energy Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Smith Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Stocker Home Energy Service	Call for price	No	No
Thermoil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Townsend Energy	Call for price	No	No
A & B Oil	Call for price	No	No
Adiletto Fuel Inc	Call for price	No	No
Allen's Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Amanda's Oil	Call for price	No	No
Anchor Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Angelo's Oil	Call for price	No	No
Apple Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Arctic Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
August Brothers Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Belmont Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Bob's Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Boston Boiler & Furnace	Call for price	No	No
Brians Discount Fuel	Call for price	No	No

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Salem, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$3.55	$3.54	Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
150	$3.55	$3.54	Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
200	$3.55	$3.54	Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
250	$3.55	$3.54	Jan 20, 2025, 1:00 PM

Salem Heating Oil Price History

Updated on January 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
01/19/2025	$3.723
01/18/2025	$3.723
01/17/2025	$3.723
01/16/2025	$3.717
01/15/2025	$3.607
01/14/2025	$3.690
01/12/2025	$3.513
01/11/2025	$3.513
01/10/2025	$3.513
01/09/2025	$3.535
01/08/2025	$3.399
01/07/2025	$3.394
01/06/2025	$3.363
01/05/2025	$3.374
01/04/2025	$3.374
01/03/2025	$3.332
01/02/2025	$3.276
01/01/2025	$3.247
12/31/2024	$3.226
12/30/2024	$3.180
12/29/2024	$3.180
12/28/2024	$3.180
12/27/2024	$3.180
12/26/2024	$3.180
12/25/2024	$3.180
12/24/2024	$3.180
12/23/2024	$3.180
12/22/2024	$3.192
12/21/2024	$3.192
12/20/2024	$3.192

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Salem, used by 11,527 or 56.52% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Salem homeowners is electricity, used by 4,656 homes (22.83%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (3,566), propane (430), no fuel (225), and other fuels (75).

Salem Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Salem Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	11,527	56.5%
Electricity	4,656	22.8%
Heating Oil	3,566	17.5%
Propane	430	2.1%
No Fuel	225	1.1%
Wood	42	0.2%
Other Fuels	26	0.1%
Solar	7	0.0%

Natural gas (56.5%)

Electricity (22.8%)

Heating oil (17.5%)

Propane (2.1%)

No fuel (1.1%)

Wood (0.2%)

Other fuels (0.1%)

Solar (0.0%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Salem

Heating oil has become less popular in Salem. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 4,922 to 3,566, a 27.55% drop.

Salem Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	4,922
2012	4,529
2013	4,193
2014	4,189
2015	4,235
2016	4,370
2017	4,282
2018	4,327
2019	3,949
2020	3,748
2021	3,656
2022	3,566

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Salem

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 182 to 430.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 9,424 to 11,527.

Electricity use for home heating in Salem

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Salem. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 3,031 to 4,656, a 53.61% increase.

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, 7 homes in Salem are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 65.00% decrease from 2011, when only 20 homes had installed active solar heating.

Salem Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Salem homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 100 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 51 “full-service” oil companies that serve Salem. Full service companies such as Firemans Fuel or Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc 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 Ranco Enterpises and Maria's Oil.

Salem Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Salem: 100 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Salem: 18 miles

Average Number Of Salem Homes Served Per Company: 35 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Salem Oil Company: 31,274 gallons per year

Salem, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 3,566 households in Salem, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Salem, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

17% of Salem, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Salem, MA Households	Salem, MA Heating Oil Households
20,396	3,566

100 Salem, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 3 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Salem, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Salem, MA community relies on its 100 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, MA, two of the closest terminals are Irving in Revere, MA and Irving in Revere, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Salem, MA.

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.