Market Watch: tracking heating market changes

The market changes constantly and both vendors and consumers are looking for ways to benefit from price changes, save money, and improve their ability to forecast. Fuelwonk has the only nationwide database of individual vendor prices by location, monitoring thousands of propane and heating oil price points per month, comparing them to the average prices per state, and tracking changes down to the individual state, city, county, and ZIP level, and we make this wealth of data easily accessible to everyone.
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Have questions about heating oil or propane, choosing the right vendor, or heating your home economically?
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A dramatic rise in the cost of heating oil over the past several months has been shocking to sellers and customers alike. “We had never seen above $4 (per gallon), and cleared $4 and $5 this year,” said Jared Trinks, manager of Trinks Brothers Oil in Manchester.
While energy prices dipped in 2020 due to the pandemic, utility bills steadily rose again in 2021 and are now spiking due primarily to the war in Ukraine. The expectation is that energy prices will continue to rise for the time being, exacerbating the squeeze on homeowners and renters alike. Below are key statistics and information on the current energy environment, as well as tips to estimate utility costs and save money.
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The skyrocketing price of fuel comes as the United States has shipped more refined products like gasoline, diesel, and fuel oil, abroad to supply European markets following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine in February, further tightening the market.

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Fuelwonk recommends comparing local vendor propane and heating oil prices before you make the decision to fill up your home tank - use our online comparison tool to find the best offers in your area.