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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 10 Salem Suppliers

Oil Prices in Salem, NY

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Braymer Fuels Incorporated	Call for price	No	No
Barnett Fuels LLC	Call for price	No	No
Cv Fuel Services Inc	Call for price	No	No
Mcdonald Oil LLC	Call for price	No	No
Race Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
Richards Fuels Inc Richard Fuels	Call for price	No	No
Ronald Cosey Cosey Fuel Company	Call for price	No	No
Sweet's Fuel Service Inc	Call for price	No	No
Third Generation Plumbing & Heating	Call for price	No	No
Vadnais Fuels LLC	Call for price	No	No

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Salem, NY Cash heating Oil delivery map

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

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Salem, used by 721 or 52.28% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Salem homeowners is propane, used by 246 homes (17.84%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (235), electricity (106), natural gas (45), and other fuels (39).

Salem Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Salem Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	721	52.3%
Propane	246	17.8%
Wood	235	17.0%
Electricity	106	7.7%
Natural Gas	45	3.3%
Coal	24	1.7%
Other Fuels	15	1.1%

Heating oil (52.3%)

Propane (17.8%)

Wood (17.0%)

Electricity (7.7%)

Natural gas (3.3%)

Coal (1.7%)

Other fuels (1.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Salem

Heating oil has become less popular in Salem. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes fell from 809 to 721, a 10.88% drop.

Salem Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	805
2012	798
2013	763
2014	799
2015	809
2016	762
2017	796
2018	768
2019	775
2020	780
2021	750
2022	721

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Salem

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 219 to 246.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 24 to 45.

Electricity use for home heating in Salem

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Salem. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 114 to 106, a 7.02% decrease.

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.

Homeowners in Salem have not yet adopted solar heating.

Salem, NY Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Salem homeowners purchased a total of 347,456 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1008 towns in New York, Salem ranks 351^st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Salem ranks 2005^th 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 3.9° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Salem Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	35.5° F
2023 - 2024	31.6° F

Salem Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Salem homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 10 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 3 “full-service” oil companies that serve Salem. Full service companies such as Braymer Fuels Incorporated or Race Oil Corp 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 Sweet's Fuel Service Inc and Third Generation Plumbing & Heating.

Salem Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Salem: 10 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Salem: 18 miles

Average Number Of Salem Homes Served Per Company: 72 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Salem Oil Company: 34,745 gallons per year

Salem, NY Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 721 households in Salem, NY heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Salem, NY temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

52% of Salem, NY Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Salem, NY Households	Salem, NY Heating Oil Households
1,379	721

10 Salem, NY Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 347,455 gallons of heating oil delivered to Salem, NY homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Salem, NY community relies on its 10 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, 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 Salem, NY.

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.