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Oil Prices in Nelson, NH
Updated on June 18, 2025 at 05:02 PM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patten Energy | $3.19 | Yes | Yes |
| Davis Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Swanzey Oil Llc | Call for price | No | No |
| Reds of Jaffrey | Call for price | No | No |
| AW Peters Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Discount Oil Of Keene | Call for price | No | No |
| Swanzey Oil | Call for price | No | No |
Nelson Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Nelson homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 7 heating oil companies that serve Nelson 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 Nelson. Full service companies such as Reds of Jaffrey or AW Peters Inc 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 Nelson 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 Nelson include Patten Energy and Davis Oil Company.
Nelson Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Nelson: 7 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Nelson: 18 miles
Average Number Of Nelson Homes Served Per Company: 22 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Nelson Oil Company: 19,907 gallons per year
Nelson, NH Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Nelson homeowners purchased a total of 139,350 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 172 towns in New Hampshire, Nelson ranks 195th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Nelson ranks 3415th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Nelson’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 Nelson, the average outside temperature was 2.7° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Nelson Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 27.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 30.5° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest Nelson, NH Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $3.19 per gallon/gal | Jun 18, 2025, 5:01 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $3.19 per gallon/gal | Jun 18, 2025, 5:01 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $3.19 per gallon/gal | Jun 18, 2025, 5:01 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $3.19 per gallon/gal | Jun 18, 2025, 5:01 PM |
Nelson Heating Oil Price History
Updated on June 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 06/18/2025 | $3.190 |
| 06/17/2025 | $2.990 |
| 06/16/2025 | $2.990 |
| 06/15/2025 | $2.990 |
| 06/14/2025 | $2.990 |
| 06/13/2025 | $2.990 |
| 06/12/2025 | $2.890 |
| 06/11/2025 | $2.890 |
| 06/10/2025 | $2.890 |
| 06/09/2025 | $2.890 |
| 06/08/2025 | $2.890 |
| 06/07/2025 | $2.890 |
| 06/06/2025 | $2.890 |
| 06/05/2025 | $2.890 |
| 06/04/2025 | $2.890 |
| 06/03/2025 | $2.890 |
| 06/02/2025 | $2.995 |
| 06/01/2025 | $2.995 |
| 05/31/2025 | $2.995 |
| 05/30/2025 | $2.997 |
| 05/29/2025 | $3.032 |
| 05/28/2025 | $3.022 |
| 05/27/2025 | $3.022 |
| 05/26/2025 | $3.022 |
| 05/25/2025 | $3.022 |
| 05/24/2025 | $3.022 |
| 05/23/2025 | $3.022 |
| 05/22/2025 | $3.022 |
| 05/21/2025 | $3.022 |
| 05/20/2025 | $3.022 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Nelson Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Heating oil is the most popular choice in Nelson, used by 157 or 48.76% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Nelson homeowners is wood, used by 84 homes (26.09%). The remaining homes are heated with propane (63), other fuels (12), electricity (6), and other fuels (12).
Nelson Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Nelson Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Oil | 157 | 48.8% |
| Wood | 84 | 26.1% |
| Propane | 63 | 19.6% |
| Other Fuels | 12 | 3.7% |
| Electricity | 6 | 1.9% |
| Natural Gas | 1 | 0.3% |
Heating oil (48.8%)
Wood (26.1%)
Propane (19.6%)
Other fuels (3.7%)
Electricity (1.9%)
Natural gas (0.3%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Nelson
Heating oil has become more popular in Nelson. In the 8 years since 2014, the number of heating oil homes rose from 117 to 157, a 34.19% lift.
Nelson Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 189 |
| 2012 | 179 |
| 2013 | 136 |
| 2014 | 117 |
| 2015 | 107 |
| 2016 | 95 |
| 2017 | 100 |
| 2018 | 130 |
| 2019 | 144 |
| 2020 | 151 |
| 2021 | 154 |
| 2022 | 157 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Nelson
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 34 to 63.
Between 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 0 to 1.
Electricity use for home heating in Nelson
Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Nelson. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 7 to 6, a 14.29% decrease.
Solar use for home heating in Nelson
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 Nelson have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Nelson, NH Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 157 households in Nelson, NH heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Nelson, NH temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
48% of Nelson, NH Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Nelson, NH Households | Nelson, NH Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 322 | 157 |
7 Nelson, NH Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 139,350 gallons of heating oil delivered to Nelson, NH homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Nelson, NH community relies on its 7 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 Nelson, NH, two of the closest terminals are Sti in Springfield, MA and Sprague in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Nelson, NH.
Nelson Heating Oil Prices FAQs
Is the price of heating oil in Nelson, NH rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Nelson, NH has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.30 per gallon.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Nelson, NH?
Today in Nelson, NH, the price of home heating oil is $3.19 per gallon, which amounts to $319.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
Why are heating oil prices rising today in Nelson, NH?
Heating oil prices in Nelson, NH have not changed in the last 24 hours.
Is heating oil going up or down in Nelson, NH?
Heating oil prices have gone up in Nelson, NH by $0.30 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $30.00 for a 100-gallon order.
How high will oil go in Nelson, NH?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Nelson, NH. Over the past year, Nelson, NH heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.48 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.29 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.19, and $2.29 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.19. 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.
