As temperatures drop, heating oil prices surge
Prices for diesel, #2 home heating oil, and gasoline have risen dramatically over the last several months, causing concern for many Vermonters who depend on petroleum products for heating and to power industry.
Oil dealer says he can’t provide the usual pre-buy rates because of sharp fluctuations in price
DOVER—Normally, the town of Dover prepares for the cold months by requesting bids to supply #2 heating oil. Choosing to lock in a purchase price for a set amount of fuel ahead of winter usually saves money. But no one submitted a fuel proposal to Dover in time for this winter, said Jeannette Eckert, assistant town clerk.
“So unfortunately we’re all sort of in limbo,” she said. “We’re paying market prices at this point.”
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