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Oil Prices in Nanticoke, PA

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Button Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Newell Fuel Service Inc & Subsidiaries	Call for price	No	No
Union Petroleum Co	Call for price	No	No
Kris L Hoyt	Call for price	No	No

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Nanticoke, PA Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Nanticoke, PA

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

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Nanticoke, used by 3,394 or 61.13% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Nanticoke homeowners is electricity, used by 1,222 homes (22.01%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (667), propane (92), coal (71), and other fuels (118).

Nanticoke Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Nanticoke Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	3,394	61.1%
Electricity	1,222	22.0%
Heating Oil	667	12.0%
Propane	92	1.7%
Coal	71	1.3%
Other Fuels	48	0.9%
Wood	38	0.7%
No Fuel	32	0.6%

Natural gas (61.1%)

Electricity (22.0%)

Heating oil (12.0%)

Propane (1.7%)

Coal (1.3%)

Other fuels (0.9%)

Wood (0.7%)

No fuel (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Nanticoke

Heating oil has become less popular in Nanticoke. In the 3 years since 2019, the number of heating oil homes fell from 850 to 667, a 21.53% drop.

Nanticoke Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	913
2012	1,000
2013	1,018
2014	926
2015	823
2016	826
2017	883
2018	797
2019	850
2020	705
2021	686
2022	667

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Nanticoke

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 134 to 92.

Between 2019 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 3,469 to 3,394.

Electricity use for home heating in Nanticoke

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Nanticoke. Since 2019, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,001 to 1,222, a 22.08% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Nanticoke

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 Nanticoke have not yet adopted solar heating.

Nanticoke, PA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Nanticoke homeowners purchased a total of 430,408 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Nanticoke ranks 311^st for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Nanticoke ranks 1712^nd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Nanticoke’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 Nanticoke, the average outside temperature was 3.3° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Nanticoke Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	36.3° F
2023 - 2024	33° F

Nanticoke Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Nanticoke homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Nanticoke 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 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Nanticoke. Full service companies such as undefined or undefined 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 Nanticoke 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 Nanticoke include Union Petroleum Co and Kris L Hoyt.

Nanticoke Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Nanticoke: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Nanticoke: 18 miles

Average Number Of Nanticoke Homes Served Per Company: 166 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Nanticoke Oil Company: 107,601 gallons per year

Nanticoke, PA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 667 households in Nanticoke, PA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Nanticoke, PA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

12% of Nanticoke, PA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Nanticoke, PA Households	Nanticoke, PA Heating Oil Households
5,552	667

4 Nanticoke, PA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 430,407 gallons of heating oil delivered to Nanticoke, PA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Nanticoke, PA community relies on its 4 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 Nanticoke, PA, 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 Nanticoke, PA.

Nanticoke 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.