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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Salem, NJ
Updated on January 17, 2026 at 01:15 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon |
|---|---|
| Ross Fogg Fuel Oil Company | Call for price |
| Bottom Dollar Heating Oil | $3.15 |
| Oil Depot New Jersey | $2.83 |
Salem Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Salem homes heating with number two heating oil, choosing which of the 3 heating oil companies that serve Salem plays a big role in determining how much money is spent on heating each winter.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who can afford a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system select one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Salem. Full service companies such as or offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s heating oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The household does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for customers who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. Examples of 2 Salem cash heating oil companies serving Salem include Bottom Dollar Heating Oil and Oil Depot New Jersey.
Salem Heating Oil Company Statistics: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Salem: 3 companies .
Average Number of Salem Homes Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 0
Salem, NJ Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Salem homeowners purchased a total of 1 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Salem ranks 29th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Salem ranks 809th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Salem’s overall heating oil consumption changes annually depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ furnaces need to burn more and more fuel oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Salem was 34.5°F, which was 5.1°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Salem Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 34.5° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 39.6° F |
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Cheapest Salem Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $2.87 per gallon/gal | Jan 18, 2026, 9:15 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.83 per gallon/gal | Jan 18, 2026, 9:15 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.79 per gallon/gal | Jan 18, 2026, 9:15 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.79 per gallon/gal | Jan 18, 2026, 9:15 AM |
Cheapest Salem Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Trend | -$0.319 |
Cheapest Salem Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 01/18/2026 | $2.830 |
| 01/17/2026 | $2.830 |
| 01/16/2026 | $2.830 |
| 01/15/2026 | $3.149 |
| 01/14/2026 | $2.830 |
| 01/13/2026 | $2.830 |
| 01/12/2026 | $2.830 |
| 01/11/2026 | $2.830 |
| 01/10/2026 | $2.830 |
| 01/09/2026 | $2.980 |
| 01/08/2026 | $2.980 |
| 01/07/2026 | $3.149 |
| 01/06/2026 | $3.149 |
| 01/05/2026 | $3.149 |
| 01/04/2026 | $3.149 |
| 01/03/2026 | $3.149 |
| 01/02/2026 | $3.149 |
| 01/01/2026 | $3.149 |
| 12/31/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/30/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/29/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/28/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/27/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/26/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/25/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/24/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/23/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/22/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/21/2025 | $3.149 |
| 12/20/2025 | $3.149 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Salem Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Residences have a host of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the most popular choice in Salem, used by 1,662 or 38% of households. The next most popular primary heating fuel for Salem homeowners is Natural Gas, used by 1,308 homes (30%). The remaining homes are heated with Electricity (19%), Propane (9%), Wood (3%), and Solar (1%).
Salem Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,308 | 382 | 814 | 1,662 | 142 | 34 | 12 |
| 2024 | 1,308 | 373 | 790 | 1,662 | 142 | 34 | 10 |
| 2023 | 1,303 | 362 | 778 | 1,679 | 141 | 34 | 7 |
| 2022 | 1,189 | 331 | 797 | 1,678 | 130 | 22 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1,252 | 330 | 715 | 1,633 | 139 | 15 | 15 |
| 2020 | 1,072 | 300 | 751 | 1,682 | 138 | 10 | 27 |
| 2019 | 966 | 259 | 634 | 1,866 | 101 | 8 | 30 |
| 2018 | 1,058 | 258 | 610 | 1,795 | 108 | 3 | 51 |
| 2017 | 1,056 | 287 | 651 | 1,859 | 130 | 0 | 66 |
| 2016 | 1,049 | 258 | 596 | 1,968 | 180 | 0 | 60 |
| 2015 | 983 | 247 | 590 | 1,990 | 160 | 0 | 50 |
| 2014 | 914 | 209 | 636 | 2,110 | 165 | 3 | 45 |
| 2013 | 899 | 179 | 645 | 2,238 | 166 | 3 | 26 |
| 2012 | 1,035 | 216 | 611 | 2,202 | 176 | 3 | 17 |
| 2011 | 1,121 | 221 | 581 | 2,273 | 134 | 3 | 10 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Salem
Oil has become decreasing in demand in Salem. In the 12 years since 2013, the number of families using fuel oil dropped from 2,238 to 1,662, a 26% drop.
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 jumped from 179 to 382, a 113% change. Comparing 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 899 to 1,308, a 45% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Salem
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more popular in Salem. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity jumped from 645 to 814, a 26% change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Salem
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all 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 (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Now, 34 homes in Salem are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 1033% gain from 2013, when 3 homes incorporated active solar heating.
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Salem Heating Oil Prices FAQs
What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Salem?
The best price of home heating oil in Salem today is $2.83 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Salem ranges from a low of $2.83 to a high of $3.25. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $3.03.
Is the price of heating oil in Salem rising or falling?
What is the average price of home heating oil in Salem?
The average price of home heating oil in Salem is $3.03 per gallon.
How much does 150 gallons of heating oil cost in Salem?
150 gallons of heating oil costs $454.62 in Salem.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Salem?
Today in Salem, the price of home heating oil is $2.83 per gallon, which amounts to $424.50 for a 150-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
What is the current price of heating oil in Salem?
The current price of heating oil in Salem ranges from $2.83 to $3.25 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.03 per gallon.
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Salem?
How much is home heating oil right now in Salem?
The current price of home heating oil in Salem ranges from $2.83 to $3.25 per gallon for a 150-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?
How much is oil per gallon in Salem?
As of today, January 18th, 2026, the price of oil is $2.83 per gallon for a 150-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.83 to $3.25 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.
How much is oil for heat in Salem?
Currently, the price of oil for heating in Salem ranges from $2.83 to $3.25 per gallon for a 150-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?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Salem. Over the past year, Salem heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $4.94 for a 150-gallon order. This is $1.91 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.03, and $2.11 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.83. 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.
