Low (heating) oil prices causes grumbling among customers who locked in

[jpak]

http://news.mainetoday.com/updates/007352.html

LEWISTON - A drop in home heating oil prices is good news for most customers - but not those who locked in at higher rates.

Customers who buy heating oil based on the daily market rate are benefiting from prices that slid last month to lows that have not been seen in months.

Those who planned ahead by locking into a rate for the coming winter are the ones who’re complaining, said Les Thomas, owner of Cash Energy Fuel.

"A lot of folks up in Lewiston-Auburn have been locked in at $2.59," he said. "They’ve been asking us if we know of any way to get out of it. It’s a tough situation."

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[rodeodance]

1. In Wisconsin also as we get ready for the COLD. People bought early

thinking prices would continue to raise..

[momzno1]

3. first year I EVER locked in....

and I am ROYALLY pissed!

[Donnachaidh]

2. while I feel sorry for the NE folks locked in..

I know some thugs who are really REALLY pissed off and I'm doing a jig about that.

[Demobrat]

4. But the price will go up again

once the election is over. Come January-February these people will be glad they locked in when they did.

[Bonhomme Richard]

5. You can count on the price going right back up....................

in Novemeber of the Dems don't take congress.

[Chemical Bill]

6. My mother's deal includes low price.

If the wholesale price drops, she gets the lower price. If wholesale rises, she has a lock. Good deal if you ask me.

Bill