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FUEL PRICES WAITING GAME for 2026-2027

Are you wondering when enrollment starts for the coming heating season?

We have been advised by our industry experts to continue waiting for some market stability, before trying to negotiate prices. We’ll let you know when we’re ready to open up our application window.

Our current contract(s) with our fuel suppliers end June 30th. If you need more fuel during the summer, you might need to pay your supplier's current price.

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As you know, prices are high and extremely volatile, with oil costs changing up to 4 times a day. While propane prices are less volatile, since these come from within the US, they are still relatively high.

No one can insulate us from the impact the war has had on energy prices, especially heating oil. However, when recent prices were close to their highest of the season, even our members who had not locked-in any protection were still able to save 60 cents per gallon. (Compare the market price of $5.15/gallon with the MHFBC’s Bottini membership price of $4.55/gallon.)

Hopefully the war will end soon and prices will moderate. While past performance is no guarantee of future results, we will be trying to get the best possible price for all of our members.

Please spread the word about the MHFBC, because a bigger community means lower negotiated pricing!

Thank you for your support,
The team at MHFBC

CALL for VOLUNTEERS: Help Keep HOME FUEL COSTS AFFORDABLE in the MID-HUDSON VALLEY

The Mid-Hudson Fuel Buyers Community is a not-for-profit group, serving the region for over 10 years.

We are seeking new volunteers to help govern and support our organization. Involvement might include attending monthly board meetings for a few hours each month, and/or contributing your talents to our effort.

We especially could use help with:

• Customer service
• Fuel industry knowledge
• Our WordPress website
• Social media and other marketing

If interested, please contact us about your capabilities, and let us know how you'd like to contribute. We can be reached via our website at MidHudsonFuelBuyers.org/contact/

DON'T RUN OUT of FUEL this WINTER!

Some of our members have run out of fuel after relying on their supplier's automated delivery calculations. There are many reasons your fuel supplier might not accurately anticipate your fuel consumption. Possibilities include:

• You recently switched fuel companies, and your new supplier doesn't have enough past data to accurately predict your usage.
• You recently raised your thermostat setting. You may have returned to your home after a long unattended period.
• You have a weatherproofing, hot water, or even a fuel leak that is increasing your fuel usage. You might have accidentally left a door open.
• You have supplemental heat like a wood stove or heat pump, but at times prefer to use LP or oil. This uneven usage can significantly confuse your supplier's degree-day calculations.
• Your heating equipment started running inefficiently, increasing fuel consumption.
• Your fuel supplier made a mistake.

With so many ways to run out of fuel prematurely, we urge our members to check their fuel gauges weekly. You can also have your supplier install a remote monitor.