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Oil Prices in Salem, MA

Updated Today at 06:28 AM

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	$3.10	Yes	Yes
Ashley Fuel Inc	$3.55	Yes	Yes
Broco Oil Inc	$3.30	Yes	Yes
John's Oil Co	$3.19	Yes	Yes
Absolute Oil	$3.24	Yes	Yes
Michael's McGrath Heating Oil & Diesel	$3.24	Yes	Yes
My Easy Oil	$2.90	Yes	Yes
Senior Citizen Heating Oil	$3.02	Yes	Yes
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
Metro Energy	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
Brown Oil co	Call for price	No	No
Chute Fuel Co	Call for price	No	No
Delta Fuel	Call for price	No	No
Dom's Oil Co	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	$2.90	$3.02	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$2.90	$3.02	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.90	$3.02	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.90	$3.02	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Salem Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	+$0.120
1 Month Trend	-$0.026
1 Year Trend	-$0.553

Salem Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$3.192
12/20/2024	$3.192
12/19/2024	$3.207
12/18/2024	$3.171
12/17/2024	$3.171
12/16/2024	$3.165
12/15/2024	$3.072
12/14/2024	$3.072
12/13/2024	$3.072
12/12/2024	$3.072
12/11/2024	$3.096
12/10/2024	$3.163
12/09/2024	$3.163
12/08/2024	$3.230
12/07/2024	$3.230
12/06/2024	$3.228
12/05/2024	$3.230
12/04/2024	$3.230
12/03/2024	$3.221
12/02/2024	$3.180
12/01/2024	$3.168
11/30/2024	$3.168
11/29/2024	$3.168
11/28/2024	$3.180
11/27/2024	$3.180
11/26/2024	$3.178
11/25/2024	$3.197
11/24/2024	$3.188
11/23/2024	$3.204
11/22/2024	$3.204

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 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 4,193 to 3,566, a 14.95% 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 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 259 to 430.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 10,496 to 11,527.

Electricity use for home heating in Salem

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Salem. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 3,223 to 4,656, a 44.46% 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 66.67% decrease from 2013, when only 21 homes had installed active solar heating.

Salem, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Salem homeowners purchased a total of 3 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Salem ranks 38^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Salem ranks 152^nd 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 4.1° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Salem Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	41.6° F
2023 - 2024	37.5° F

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 2023, 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 is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Salem, MA?

The best price of home heating oil in Salem, MA today is $2.90 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Salem, MA ranges from a low of $2.90 to a high of $3.55. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.19.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Salem, MA?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $319.00 in Salem, MA. Prices range from $289.90 to $355.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Salem, MA rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Salem, MA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.22 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Salem, MA?

The average price of home heating oil in Salem, MA is $3.19 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Salem, MA?

Today in Salem, MA, the price of home heating oil is $2.90 per gallon, which amounts to $289.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Salem, MA?

The current price of heating oil in Salem, MA ranges from $2.90 to $3.55 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.19 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Salem, MA?

The current price of home heating oil in Salem, MA ranges from $2.90 to $3.55 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Salem, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Salem, MA by $0.22 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $22.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Salem, MA?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.19 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.90 to $3.55 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Salem, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Salem, MA ranges from $2.90 to $3.55 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Salem, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Salem, MA. Over the past year, Salem, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.71 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.52 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.19, and $2.82 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.90. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.