Homeowners who didn’t lock not discounted pre-season rates or prepaid at a lower per gallon cost are now facing huge oil bills for heating this homes this winter.
In September and through October, local fuel companies invited their customers to pre pay for their heating oil or to buy into packages for a discounted rate per gallon. Consumer who took advantage of these offer paid around $2.79 per gallon if purchased in bulk or $2.89 per gallon if purchased on a plan.
Now, heating oil has escalated to up to $3.59 per gallon in most places on the outer cape.
This is astronomically obscene and we’ll most likely see it climb higher. We could see the days of wearing winter coats and hats in the house come back
Please conserve this winter by keeping doors closed, make sure storm windows are down if you have them. Close the damper to your fireplace when not in use. Get fabric snakes ot put under doors to stop breezes and you may wna to think about heavy drapes around sliders.
If you are in need of assistance with heating oil this winter, please contaqct the following:
- South Shore Community Action Council: Federal funds are available to assist families during the winter. For an application or eligibility information, call 508-778-0870.
- Citizens Energy Oil Heat Program: This private nonprofit program assists families in need of heating oil. Call 877-563-4645.
- Utility discounts: All Massachusetts electric companies and most gas companies have low-income discount programs. You automatically qualify for the discounts if you receive Food Stamp benefits, MassHealth, Supplemental Security Income or fuel assistance. These discounts can save you 25 to 35 percent on each bill. To apply for discounts, call your gas and electric companies and ask for an application.
- Cape and Islands Self Reliance Corp.: This consumer cooperative provides members with inexpensive home heating oil. Call 888-808-0120.
Lets all hope the prices have stopped increasing or better yet for a warm winter.
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