Why Heating Fuel Budget Plans Are a Smart Decision for Central CT Residents

Oil and propane prices can change without warning, fluctuating throughout the seasons and making budgeting for fuel costs a hassle for oil or propane delivery customers in the Middlesex County or Tolland County area. Luckily, heating fuel payment plans from companies like Dutch Oil & Propane are designed to help to combat the volatility of fuel pricing. Simply put, price protection can help add predictability to your fuel costs, whether that be by pre-buying your fuel, selecting a capped-price plan, or splitting your fuel costs across the year. Keep reading for a quick overview of these programs and their benefits for your Central CT home and wallet.

What Is a Fuel Budget Plan?

Choosing price protection for your annual supply of propane or heating oil adds predictability to your fuel costs and often saves you money while adding convenience. Plus, these plans will help our customers avoid expensive fuel payments in the winter months by breaking these payments into monthly, easy-to-budget, predictable payments. Since our customer base has a wide range of preferences when it comes to their home heating budgets, we’ve developed several budget plan options to suit your individual needs.

Depending on the program you choose, you can either lock in a capped price for your yearly heating oil supply or pre-buy your fuel during the offseason. Both of these options keep your fuel oil or propane gas prices predictable and affordable, fitting in with your home comfort budget.

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Fixed Pre-Buy / Pre-Pay Plan

Pay for all your oil or propane upfront to guarantee a low price. This plan allows you to pay for your entire anticipated annual fuel amount before the heating season even begins. Fuel prices are often lowest during the offseason, which makes our Fixed Pre-Buy/Pre-Pay Plan ideal for customers who’d like to pay ahead and be worry-free about ordering oil or propane during the winter.

Price Cap Plan

This plan, only available for heating oil customers, is the perfect option when you’re looking for a zero-risk way to get the ongoing lowest price. A price cap means that no matter how high the market rate for heating oil is, the price per gallon you pay will never exceed your chosen limit. We’ll work with you to determine a price cap amount that works for your budget. Plus, all payment plans include automatic fuel delivery for even greater convenience.

Both oil and propane payment plans are typically “pay-as-you-go,” or pre-buy. If you would like to find out if you’re eligible for a monthly budget option, or if you have any other questions, please reach out to us online or call our office at (860) 873-3876!

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Heating Fuel Budgets Are Not “One Size Fits All”

At Dutch Oil & Propane, we know one size does not fit all. The same goes for heating oil and propane payments. We offer these annual payment plans because we care about our customers; they allow you to customize heating oil and propane payments to fit your family’s comfort and energy use. Simply contact us to choose the payment plan that is right for you. Not yet a Dutch Oil & Propane customer? Register online here to get started.