1. Why is the price my dealer is charging for (heating oil, propane, kerosene, gasoline, diesel fuel) higher than the price posted on your web site?

See Deliverable Fuels Pricing

2. Four gasoline stations at an intersection in my town all have different prices. Isn't this a sign of price manipulation?

See Deliverable Fuels Pricing

3. All the heating oil dealers in my area are charging roughly the same price for oil. Isn't this a sign of price fixing?

See Deliverable Fuels Pricing

4. Why doesn't the state do something about rising fuels prices?

See Deliverable Fuels Pricing

5. I think my (heating oil, propane, kerosene) dealer is raising the price illegally. What can I do?

The fact that deliverable fuels' prices are not regulated means that price changes alone may not be violations of law. However, if you believe that a dealer has violated provisions of a formal contract, or if you feel that you may be the victim of deceptive marketing practices, you might want to contact the NH Department of Justice.

6. I am considering replacing my current heating system with one that burns a different fuel because I can pay less per gallon. What fuel do you recommend?

Price relationships can change. Thus, anticipated savings might not be realized. Furthermore, replacing a heating system can be costly. If you need to replace your heating system in any case, be sure to compare the efficiency of your current system with efficiencies of systems you are considering purchasing as a replacement. Another consideration is the heat content of the fuel. Different fuels may have different per-gallon prices, but they also have different heat contents (expressed in British thermal units or Btu) per gallon. Thus, a direct cost comparison is not feasible. See Fuel Price Calculator.

7. I can't afford to pay for my heating fuel. Is there any help available?

See Paying for Energy
See Fuel Assistance Program

8. What heating fuel does Office of Energy and Planning recommend?

The Office of Energy and Planning does not and cannot recommend specific heating fuels. The considerations are numerous and their relative importance can vary significantly from household to household.

9. I am interested in increasing the energy efficiency of my house and in using more renewable energy. Does the Office of Energy and Planning have any incentives to help with costs?

OEP itself does not provide incentives, however there are numerous sources of assistance.
See Renewable Energy Incentives
See Renewable Energy Rebates

10. Should I pre-buy my heating fuel?

See Pre-buy Contracts for Heating Fuels

11. My heating fuel dealer offers a budget plan. How does such a plan work and should I enroll in one?

See Fuel Payment Budget Plans