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Quantity	Price	Updated At
100 gallonsgals	$2.87 per gallon/gal	May 16, 2025, 1:00 PM
150 gallonsgals	$2.87 per gallon/gal	May 16, 2025, 1:00 PM
200 gallonsgals	$2.85 per gallon/gal	May 16, 2025, 1:00 PM
250 gallonsgals	$2.85 per gallon/gal	May 16, 2025, 1:00 PM

Nicholson Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Price
05/16/2025	$2.744
05/15/2025	$2.749
05/14/2025	$2.744
05/13/2025	$2.744
05/12/2025	$2.744
05/11/2025	$2.869
05/10/2025	$2.869
05/09/2025	$2.869
05/08/2025	$2.869
05/07/2025	$2.814
05/06/2025	$2.754
05/05/2025	$2.680
05/04/2025	$2.814
05/03/2025	$2.814
05/02/2025	$2.814
05/01/2025	$2.699
04/30/2025	$2.814
04/29/2025	$2.814
04/28/2025	$2.864
04/27/2025	$3.279
04/26/2025	$3.279
04/25/2025	$3.279
04/24/2025	$2.864
04/23/2025	$3.055
04/22/2025	$2.864
04/21/2025	$2.864
04/20/2025	$2.864
04/19/2025	$2.864
04/18/2025	$2.864
04/17/2025	$2.959

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Nicholson, used by 677 or 47.34% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Nicholson homeowners is propane, used by 309 homes (21.61%). The remaining homes are heated with wood (197), electricity (179), coal (83), and other fuels (6).

Nicholson Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Nicholson Households	% of Households
Heating Oil	677	47.3%
Propane	309	21.6%
Wood	197	13.8%
Electricity	179	12.5%
Coal	83	5.8%
Natural Gas	9	0.6%
Other Fuels	6	0.4%
No Fuel	3	0.2%

Heating oil (47.3%)

Propane (21.6%)

Wood (13.8%)

Electricity (12.5%)

Coal (5.8%)

Natural gas (0.6%)

Other fuels (0.4%)

No fuel (0.2%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Nicholson

Heating oil has become more popular in Nicholson. In the 7 years since 2015, the number of heating oil homes rose from 607 to 677, a 11.53% lift.

Nicholson Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	648
2012	633
2013	654
2014	638
2015	607
2016	558
2017	538
2018	536
2019	527
2020	471
2021	565
2022	677

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Nicholson

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 297 to 309.

Between 2015 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 14 to 9.

Electricity use for home heating in Nicholson

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Nicholson. Since 2015, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 142 to 179, a 26.06% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Nicholson

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 Nicholson have not yet adopted solar heating.

Nicholson, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 677 households in Nicholson, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Nicholson, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

47% of Nicholson, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Nicholson, PA Households	Nicholson, PA Heating Oil Households
1,430	677

Nicholson, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 436,860 gallons of heating oil delivered to Nicholson, PA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Nicholson, PA community relies on its undefined 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 Nicholson, PA, two of the closest terminals are Lucknow in Dupont, PA and Buckeye in Vestal, NY. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Nicholson, PA.

Nicholson 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.