DifferenceMore5431 t1_iqwjddw wrote on October 3, 2022 at 4:51 PM

I don't see any point in trying to speculate about oil prices. You will never be as good as the pros who do that for a living and have already set their prices accordingly. You are at 1/4 tank... buy now.

Moot_n_aboot OP t1_iqwjy2r wrote on October 3, 2022 at 4:54 PM

Been trying to digest as much of the info as I can from the commodities market. Diesel and heating oil are just insane in comparison to gasoline right now and as much as I didn’t want to spend 400$ I went with a minimum order for 100 gallons. We will see if it was a good idea come next week. If it goes down I’ll snag another 100gal and if it goes up…..🤷

DifferenceMore5431 t1_iqwl5sr wrote on October 3, 2022 at 5:02 PM

I think this is just a giant waste of time. Buy oil when you need it. 100 gallons at a time seems like such a hassle and waste of effort and there is absolutely no reason to think you will come out ahead.

Moot_n_aboot OP t1_iqwm37v wrote on October 3, 2022 at 5:08 PM

100 gallon order would give me over 1/2 a tank which is 1 month + of run time if we stay at normal temps for October. I typically have to order at least 100 gallons a month between late December and March anyway so just trying my best to not sink $600+ into the tank if there’s even a remote possibility that it may go down.

Twine52 t1_iqwp1mm wrote on October 3, 2022 at 5:27 PM

There was a similar thread a bit back with this same sentiment. I understand it, though, since heating is one of the biggest expenses we have, it makes sense for people to try and get it as cheap as possible.

sadbodrunner t1_iqwmkk7 wrote on October 3, 2022 at 5:11 PM

Shhhh let them figure that out for themselves when they're hit with an emergency delivery fee.

M0useWhisperer t1_iqwmei0 wrote on October 3, 2022 at 5:10 PM

You’re not the only one to do this. I saved about $50 by splitting deliveries over separate orders. Yeah it may be a hassle and annoying to try to save beans comparison to the overall cost, but $50 here and there adds up.

Moot_n_aboot OP t1_iqwmyp7 wrote on October 3, 2022 at 5:14 PM

That’s exactly where I’m at. I realize to many this might seem like a trivial question, but I’m not in a place where filling the tank for 600$ or more is feasible. If there’s a chance it’ll stay the same or go down it’s worth it. If it goes up, I’m gonna have to order more next month anyway.