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Oil Prices in Nicholson, PA

Updated Today at 09:00 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Santarelli Online Discount $2.87 Yes Yes
Hinds Online Discount Call for price No No
Ace Robbins Inc Call for price No No
Hinds Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Santarelli Sons Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Kanuik Oil Company Call for price No No

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Cheapest Nicholson, PA Oil Prices Per Gallon

QuantityPriceUpdated At
100 gallonsgals$2.87 per gallon/galMay 11, 2025, 9:00 AM
150 gallonsgals$2.87 per gallon/galMay 11, 2025, 9:00 AM
200 gallonsgals$2.85 per gallon/galMay 11, 2025, 9:00 AM
250 gallonsgals$2.85 per gallon/galMay 11, 2025, 9:00 AM

Nicholson Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DatePrice
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
04/16/2025 $2.864
04/15/2025 $2.864
04/14/2025 $2.864
04/13/2025 $2.864
04/12/2025 $2.864

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

FuelNicholson Households % of Households
Heating Oil67747.3%
Propane30921.6%
Wood19713.8%
Electricity17912.5%
Coal835.8%
Natural Gas90.6%
Other Fuels60.4%
No Fuel30.2%

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 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes rose from 648 to 677, a 4.48% lift.

Nicholson Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011648
2012633
2013654
2014638
2015607
2016558
2017538
2018536
2019527
2020471
2021565
2022677

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Nicholson

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 271 to 309.

Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 21 to 9.

Electricity use for home heating in Nicholson

Electric space heating systems are becoming drop popular in Nicholson. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity fell from 231 to 179, a 22.51% decrease.

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 Trends

Last year, Nicholson homeowners purchased a total of 436,861 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 1042 towns in Pennsylvania, Nicholson ranks 308th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Nicholson ranks 1696th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Nicholson’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 Nicholson, the average outside temperature was 3.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Nicholson Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202530.5° F
2023 - 202433.6° F

Nicholson Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Nicholson homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 6 heating oil companies that serve Nicholson 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 Nicholson. 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 Nicholson 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 Nicholson include Santarelli Sons Oil Co Inc and Hinds Online Discount.

Nicholson Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Nicholson: 6 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Nicholson: 18 miles

Average Number Of Nicholson Homes Served Per Company: 112 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Nicholson Oil Company: 72,810 gallons per year

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 HouseholdsNicholson, PA Heating Oil Households
1,430677

6 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 6 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 null in null and null in null. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Nicholson, PA.

Nicholson Heating Oil Prices FAQs

Is the price of heating oil in Nicholson, PA rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Nicholson, PA has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.06 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Nicholson, PA?

Today in Nicholson, PA, the price of home heating oil is $2.87 per gallon, which amounts to $286.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Nicholson, PA?

Heating oil prices in Nicholson, PA have not changed in the last 24 hours.

Is heating oil going up or down in Nicholson, PA?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Nicholson, PA by $0.06 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $6.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How high will oil go in Nicholson, PA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Nicholson, PA. Over the past year, Nicholson, PA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.79 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.92 per gallon more than the current average price of $2.87, and $2.92 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.87. 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.

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