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Salem Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Salem families heating with number two heating oil, picking which of the 41 heating oil companies that serve Salem can drastically impact the cost of home heating.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who want a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 24 “full-service” oil companies that serve Salem. Full service companies such as Spicer Advanced Gas or General Oil Of Quaker Hill Inc offer households annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and boiler repair. With an automatic heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s fuel oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The customer does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for clients who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the fuel oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. A few of the 2 Salem cash heating oil companies serving Salem include Asi Oil LLC Inc and Scott Energy Of Ct LLC.
Salem Fuel Oil Company Fast Facts: Number two heating oil Companies Serving Salem: 41 companies .
Average Number of Salem Households Served per Number Two Heating Oil company : 26
Salem, CT Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Salem homeowners purchased a total of 783,204 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 269 towns in Connecticut, Salem ranks 148th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Salem ranks 1057th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Salem’s overall number two heating oil consumption changes from year to year depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ furnaces need to burn additional heating oil to maintain a constant interior temperature. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Salem was 31.0°F, which was 4.3°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Salem Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 31° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 35.3° F |
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Average Salem Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on March 30, 2026
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.053 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$1.258 |
| 3 Month Trend | +$2.041 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$2.157 |
Average Salem Heating Oil Price History
Updated on March 30, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 03/30/2026 | $5.546 |
| 03/23/2026 | $5.599 |
| 03/16/2026 | $5.166 |
| 03/09/2026 | $5.106 |
| 03/02/2026 | $4.288 |
| 02/23/2026 | $4.077 |
| 02/16/2026 | $4.055 |
| 02/09/2026 | $4.083 |
| 02/02/2026 | $4.087 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.871 |
| 01/19/2026 | $3.543 |
| 01/12/2026 | $3.484 |
| 01/05/2026 | $3.505 |
| 12/29/2025 | $3.496 |
| 12/22/2025 | $3.480 |
| 12/15/2025 | $3.562 |
| 12/08/2025 | $3.616 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.630 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.729 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.710 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.690 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.560 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.526 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.389 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Salem Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Residences have a variety of fuels to choose from when it comes to heating. Heating Oil is the preferred choice in Salem, used by 1,079 or 61% of households. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Salem households is Propane, used by 305 homes (17%). The remaining homes are heated with Electricity (12%), Wood (4%), Other (3%), and Natural Gas (2%).
Salem Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (No. of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | 305 | 206 | 1,079 | 72 | 26 | 40 |
| 2024 | 23 | 303 | 206 | 1,079 | 72 | 24 | 37 |
| 2023 | 17 | 291 | 201 | 1,075 | 75 | 22 | 33 |
| 2022 | 14 | 197 | 190 | 1,129 | 49 | 24 | 42 |
| 2021 | 40 | 264 | 161 | 1,112 | 48 | 21 | 43 |
| 2020 | 0 | 187 | 188 | 1,162 | 51 | 22 | 37 |
| 2019 | 0 | 182 | 221 | 1,098 | 120 | 15 | 43 |
| 2018 | 0 | 144 | 237 | 1,085 | 101 | 12 | 28 |
| 2017 | 15 | 150 | 194 | 1,147 | 107 | 0 | 30 |
| 2016 | 0 | 88 | 198 | 1,109 | 144 | 0 | 20 |
| 2015 | 0 | 120 | 223 | 976 | 163 | 0 | 16 |
| 2014 | 9 | 149 | 180 | 998 | 125 | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 | 14 | 147 | 146 | 979 | 139 | 0 | 34 |
| 2012 | 8 | 207 | 175 | 946 | 151 | 0 | 28 |
| 2011 | 9 | 179 | 206 | 1,019 | 121 | 0 | 27 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Salem
Oil has become more popular in Salem. In the 10 years since 2015, the number of homeowners using heating oil grew from 976 to 1,079, a 11% gain.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Salem
Between 2015 and today, the number of households using propane as the primary space heating fuel grew from 120 to 305, a 154% change. Comparing 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel held steady at 28, a 0% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Salem
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are less popular in Salem. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity dipped from 223 to 206, a 8% change.
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Salem Heating Oil Delivery Overview
1,079 homes in Salem heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Salem temperatures drop as low as 25.6° F each winter. 61% of Salem families rely on oil delivery each winter.
61% of Salem, CT Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Salem, CT Households | Salem, CT Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 1,770 | 1,079 |
41 Salem Number Two Heating Oil Companies Homeowners Can Count On
With 783,204 gallons of oil delivered to Salem residences last winter, the Salem community relies on its 41 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Salem, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Wethersfield, CT and Sprague W in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the oil to residences and companies throughout Salem and the surrounding vicinity.
Salem Heating Oil Prices FAQs
Is the price of heating oil in Salem, CT rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Salem, CT has fallen by $0.020 over the last 7 days.
Is heating oil going up or down in Salem, CT?
Heating oil prices in Salem, CT have fallen by $0.020 over the past 7 days.
