Oil Cost Comparison

ishoot308 · 09-17-2015, 10:31 AM

With the cost of #2 heating oil in the lakes region hovering just under $2.00 per gallon. Compare that to the current cost of cord wood or pellets,... burning oil this winter would be cheaper!

I just bought 5 tons of pellets at a cost of $260.00 +or- per ton. Based off that price, every BTU calculator I look at says burning oil this year would be slightly cheaper... Maybe save the pellets for next year??

I realize that wood / pellet heat is a nicer heat, especially when heating from the basement up through the floors but heck who knows what next years pricing will bring.

Thoughts anyone??

Dan

09-17-2015, 10:31 AM	#1
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,227 Thanks: 2,382 Thanked 5,275 Times in 2,049 Posts	Oil Cost Comparison With the cost of #2 heating oil in the lakes region hovering just under $2.00 per gallon. Compare that to the current cost of cord wood or pellets,... burning oil this winter would be cheaper! I just bought 5 tons of pellets at a cost of $260.00 +or- per ton. Based off that price, every BTU calculator I look at says burning oil this year would be slightly cheaper... Maybe save the pellets for next year?? I realize that wood / pellet heat is a nicer heat, especially when heating from the basement up through the floors but heck who knows what next years pricing will bring. Thoughts anyone?? Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

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