Nisbet OIL Company

Nisbet OIL Company Nisbet Oil is a wholesaler for gasoline and diesel products. We also provide fleet fueling and deliver to generators and construction equipment. E. P. William F.

Nisbet founded the company in 1927. His interest in new mechanical devices led him to purchase a Williams Oil-O-Matic oil burner franchise. The oil burner was an innovation in home heating and a disrupter to coal furnaces. At his customers’ request Nisbet bought a small oil truck and began home deliveries of heating oil. The business grew as the E.P. Nisbet Company “looked after” customers’ heatin

g needs. In the 1950s, the E. Nisbet Company began installing Carrier air conditioners in homes. Leadership by Jim Kuykendall and F. H. “Bub” Orr contributed greatly to the company’s growth and reputation in the heating and air business. After a competitor offered to buy his business in 1955, Nisbet asked his son-in-law, Jim White, a Charlotte native who was then working in New England with giant DuPont, if he would come to work at the Nisbet firm. White accepted and the business stayed in the family. Jim began building the heating oil business, and led the company after Nisbet’s death in 1960. Seeing growth opportunities in the wholesale gasoline business, he founded Nisbet Oil Company in 1962, and began supplying country stores and “filling stations” in the rural areas of Mecklenburg County, such as Mathews, Mint Hill, Pineville, and Shuffltetown. As the business grew he began purchasing corner lots and building gas stations. In 1966 Jim teamed up with Wendell Boggs and bought Rhodes and Beal Oil Company, a small firm in Lincolnton, North Carolina, which now serves the western Piedmont of NC. In addition to Nisbet’s founder, the business has been led by Presidents Mary McLure Nisbet, 1933-86; James J. White III, 1986-2000 (now chairman); and James J. White IV, 2000-present. Purvis, vice-president, 1964-86; Joseph W. Grier, Jr., Esq.; William S. Johns, Jr., corporate Secretary-Treasurer since 1981, have also greatly contributed to Nisbet’s success. The management considers employees the company’s greatest asset.

From roadwork to new developments, Charlotte is growing fast this summer. We provide the on-site fuel delivery that keep...
06/17/2026

From roadwork to new developments, Charlotte is growing fast this summer. We provide the on-site fuel delivery that keeps your heavy equipment moving through the heat. NisbetOil.com

A glimpse into Nisbet’s history.Captured by founder E.P. Nisbet in the 1940s, this photo from our heating oil plant feat...
06/10/2026

A glimpse into Nisbet’s history.
Captured by founder E.P. Nisbet in the 1940s, this photo from our heating oil plant features one of the company’s earliest trucks. Decades before today’s fleet and facilities, this was where the journey began. We believe the driver may be Van Tully, pictured here during the early years of Nisbet—a reminder of the people who helped build our legacy.

Summer means longer days and busier schedules for your fleet. We provide the reliable bulk fuel and on-site delivery you...
06/03/2026

Summer means longer days and busier schedules for your fleet. We provide the reliable bulk fuel and on-site delivery you need to handle the seasonal surge without missing a beat. NisbetOil.com

Storm prep starts before the forecast changes.Planning ahead for generator fuel needs can help businesses stay ready whe...
05/27/2026

Storm prep starts before the forecast changes.
Planning ahead for generator fuel needs can help businesses stay ready when severe weather threatens normal operations. NisbetOil.com

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.Nisbe...
05/22/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
Nisbet Oil Company will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend.

From restaurants to construction sites, local businesses rely on consistent fuel delivery to keep moving. We’re proud to...
05/20/2026

From restaurants to construction sites, local businesses rely on consistent fuel delivery to keep moving. We’re proud to support them. NisbetOil.com

Reliable delivery for the vehicles and equipment that keep business moving. NisbetOil.com
05/13/2026

Reliable delivery for the vehicles and equipment that keep business moving. NisbetOil.com

Dependable service across the Charlotte region. NisbetOil.com
05/06/2026

Dependable service across the Charlotte region. NisbetOil.com

Supporting fleets, equipment, and operations across the Charlotte area. NisbetOil.com
04/29/2026

Supporting fleets, equipment, and operations across the Charlotte area. NisbetOil.com

Proud to serve businesses across the Charlotte region. NisbetOil.com
04/22/2026

Proud to serve businesses across the Charlotte region. NisbetOil.com

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Charlotte, NC
28204

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(704) 332-7755

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