Choosing a supplier for oil heating in north-of-Boston; first time homeowner, and first acquaintance with oil furnace. Lots of companies sent us fliers when we bought the house, but what are the criteria for choosing one of them? [more inside]
posted by aimedwander on Jul 24, 2009 - 6 answers

With oil prices down 65% to a three-year low, why are we paying through the nose for heating oil? [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Nov 21, 2008 - 9 answers

Which approach really burns more heating oil - keeping the house at a constant medium temperature (say, 64 degrees) or keeping it very low most of the time (58-60) but bringing it up to a higher temperature (say, 66 degrees) once or twice a day? [more inside]
posted by anastasiav on Apr 4, 2008 - 11 answers

We're thinking of going with an "Advanced Oil Price Contract" this year. It's about 700+ gallons at 2.64 per gallon. I am wondering if people think it is a good idea ths year. It DOES not have any lower price protection. [more inside]
posted by beccaj on Jul 17, 2007 - 9 answers

What's the minimum oil will it take to keep our new apartment warm through the winter? We're in a relatively moderate climate (Pacific Northwest). [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on Oct 10, 2006 - 3 answers

HeatingOilFilter: We are paying $2.19 a gallon in the Northwest. Is this average now?

And on a more meta level, Why are gas and oil prices so high? Is our war helping or hurting?
posted by icetaco on Feb 1, 2005 - 12 answers