Biden to make 'major announcement' Tuesday at GM plant Oct 26, 2009
BY jon on 10/25/2009 at 16:30Don't be hasty let's wait to see what Biden's speach writer has to sayBY Thad on 10/25/2009 at 16:43They need to start making them out of cardboard or wood , then people will have something to burn for heat when electricity, heating oil double in price because of obmas elcrapo and trade. Another BALLOON BOY foney attempt at destroying the United States of America. (TheHill.com)
Fuel prices may be falling but so is the mercury Oct 25, 2009
"If this winter is really cold, crude will be used to make heating oil rather than gasoline," Harris said ... Heating oil (7 percent of all households) 40, or 2 percent less. (Montana Standard, MT)
Crude rally stalls but gasoline nears summer high Oct 24, 2009
Crude is being tugged higher for different reasons this time, rising primarily as the dollar gets weaker. Oil is traded in the dollar, which allows investors holding euros or other strong currencies to buy more as the dollar falls. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Oil holds above $81... Oct 24, 2009
In other Nymex trading, heating oil was down 0. 41 cent to $2. (The Drudge Report)
Oil prices have surged 25% in less than amonth Oct 24, 2009
In other Nymex trading, heating oil dropped about 2 cents to settle at $2. 0438 a gallon. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Causer opposes state regulation of outdoor wood-fired boilers (166) Oct 23, 2009
Only clean wood, wood pellets made from clean wood and certain home heating oil, natural gas or propane fuels can be used in the boilers. The regulations are currently open for public comment, and Causer is encouraging people directly affected by the regulations, as well as those concerned about state government overstepping its authority, to make their voices heard on the issue. (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
Oil rises to near US$82 in Asia trade Friday(update) Oct 23, 2009
In other Nymex trading, heating oil rose 0 ... Heating oil futures spiked with crude oil contracts last week ... In other Nymex trading, heating oil for November delivery fell 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Heating oil, gas prices on the rise Oct 23, 2009
Heating oil futures spiked with crude oil contracts last week ... But energy analysts are having a tough time finding fundamental reasons for the recent jump in prices, given the amount of heating oil and natural gas piling up in storage ... Futures contracts may be rising on the expectation that natural gas producers and heating oil refiners will slow operations ahead of what weather forecasters say could be a frigid winter, said Phil Flynn, an analyst with PFGBest. (Boston Globe)
Oil hits $82... Oct 22, 2009
That, in turn, could prove to be a drag on the economy in the form of higher gasoline and heating oil costs this winter ... In other Nymex trading, heating oil rose 5. (The Drudge Report)
LETTER: Today, no one takes responsibility for actions Oct 22, 2009
My Dad worked a second job to keep us in clothes and heating oil. My Dad worked hard, kept his head about him and ended up making himself a wealthy man; without farm subsidies. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Oil eases back on slump in Japanese imports Oct 22, 2009
Supplies of distillate fuel, a category that includes heating oil and diesel, fell 784,000 barrels to 169. 9 million, according to the department. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Saugus Fire log Oct. 11-17 Oct 21, 2009
Firefighters used Speedy Dry to absorb a three-gallon home heating oil spill on the concrete floor, Oct. 16. Hazmat level 0 Firefighters reported a gasoline spill contained at the Broadway Service Station, Oct. 17. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Senators work to formalize energy goal Oct 21, 2009
"People in Southeast are paying huge amounts for heating oil, and we thought it was important to reach out to Southeast," Wielechowski said. One thing the plan doesn't do is decide what the solutions should eventually be. (Juneau Empire)
Another Augusta, another story Oct 21, 2009
Maine's average heating oil price has jumped 10 cents a gallon over the past week. The state Office of Energy Independence and Security said Monday the price in its weekly survey is $2. (The Augusta Chronicle)
How Wall Street Will Kill the Recovery Oct 21, 2009
But remember these facts: As of this writing, U.S. supplies of refined distillates, including diesel, heating oil, and aviation fuel, are at a 25-year high ... published these facts: Demand for diesel and heating oil has fallen by 9. (BusinessWeek)
US housing starts fall short of expectations Oct 21, 2009
8 per cent fall in heating oil and a 5. 4 per cent decline in gasoline. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
New company Click.fil to deal in e-oil Oct 20, 2009
It also means having to deal with heating oil costs. Clickfil, a new online heating oil delivery company, is hoping to change the way the oil delivery process is done while saving customers money at the same time ... It will allow customers in Medford, Arlington, Lexington, Winchester and Woburn to fully purchase heating oil with only a few clicks of a mouse. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Oil price hits new high for 2009 Oct 20, 2009
These factors include spare capacity, low profit margins for refiners, a "massive stock surplus" of products such as diesel and heating oil, and lacklustre demand among industrialised nations, JBC argued. The dollar lost more ground against the euro in early trading, falling to $1. (BBC News -- Africa)
Oil up to US$80 Tuesday for first time this year(update) Oct 20, 2009
In other Nymex trading, heating oil rose 0 ... " JBC cited considerable spare output capacity at OPEC, low profit margins for refiners, a massive stock surplus of products such as diesel and heating oil and lackluster demand among industrialized nations among the "bearish fundamentals" weighing on the market. "The move from $75 to $78 has been done ... " Investors will be eyeing third quarter results from retailers this week for clues about the strength of the U.S. consumer. Apple Inc.,... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Oil Rises Above $80 as Earnings Beat Expectations Oct 20, 2009
In other Nymex trading, heating oil was steady at $2. 05 a gallon. (ABC News -- Business)
Why does gas cost so much? Oct 20, 2009
mike wrote on Oct 17, 2009 1:48 PM:" don't like the prices then don't buy it.Ride a bike take the bus call a cab ride share.There are plenty of other options out there.If they are hauling from Coburg then Bend is closer than us which the price reflects accordinglyOil and Gas are traded on the open commodities market.Just like the stock market the prices are highly volatile and float up and down.Like any other commodity they are purchase on future prices.Look at heating oil if you see it is going... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Heating fuel prices down Oct 20, 2009
Although diesel and home heating oil prices are down from last year, they have not dropped by as much as crude oil prices have declined. Distributors say the situation in Alaska with diesel and home heating oil is similar to that with gasoline. (Juneau Empire)
Saugus Police log Oct. 16 Oct 20, 2009
Firefighters reported three gallons of home heating oil leaked onto the concrete floor from a small hole in the bottom of the tank. They used five bags of Speedy Dry to absorb the oil and a magnetic stopper to control the leak. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
VT Willow Harvest Promises Cheap Biomass Fuel Oct 19, 2009
That will provide about half the heat used by the campus the rest comes from heating oil and reduce Middlebury's $1. 5 million annual oil bill by about $700,000, Byrne said. (ABC News -- Wire)
Oil Is Little Changed After Rising Above $79 on Speculation Demand to Gain Oct 19, 2009
U.S. supplies, including diesel and heating oil, fell from a 26-year high in the week ended Oct. 9, the Energy Department reported last week. At 170. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Oil Rises to 1-Year High After Report Shows Gain in U.S. Industrial Output Oct 17, 2009
of distillate fuel, a category that includes heating oil and diesel, declined 1. 08 million barrels to 170. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Oil Prices Rise to 12-Month High Above $78 Oct 17, 2009
Unseasonably cold weather in the U.S. Northeast, and the specter of storms hitting the top regional consumer of heating oil over the weekend, also helped push up oil prices. Two complex coastal storms are expected along the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Northeast coast during the next few days, according to forecaster DTN Meteorlogix. (ABC News -- Wire)
Oil at highest price for year, above US$78(update) Oct 16, 2009
In other Nymex trading, heating oil was steady at $2 ... DENVER: Oil prices climbed to highs for the year Thursday when a surprise drop in U.S. gasoline stockpiles pulled up the cost of fuels ranging from natural gas to heating oil ... "The good news here is that heating oil distributors and natural gas distributors for that matter, too, were building stocks this past summer when prices were at their lowest," said analyst Stephen Schork. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Gold retreats from recent highs as US$ gains Oct 16, 2009
9449 a gallon, while heating oil futures rose 7. 54 cents, or 3. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Don't shoulder high heating costs: It's easy to trim your bills Oct 16, 2009
By Kathryn Canavan Special for, USA TODAY Natural gas and heating oil prices rose again Thursday, continuing a recent upward tick. Even so, the cost of heating your house, apartment or condo should dip this winter, according to recent projections by the government. (USA Today -- Money)
Oil Reaches a One-Year High on Economic Recovery Optimism, Weaker Dollar Oct 15, 2009
Inventories including diesel and heating oil have risen seven weeks to 171. 8 million barrels, the highest since January 1983. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Obama Seeking $250 Payments for Seniors Oct 15, 2009
The cost of living adjustment for Social Security is tied to the Heating Oil prices. These C.O.L. are set in January of the previous year. (CBS News -- Politics)
Oil Jumps to Fresh 1-Year High Near $76 a Barrel Oct 15, 2009
In other Nymex trading, heating oil rose 2. 43 cents to $1. (ABC News -- Business)
Great expectations Oct 15, 2009
A unit redeemable in land rental value could perhaps be a nationally acceptable currency, but for international acceptance or "fungibility" the obvious candidates are electricity, which is pure energy, and carbon-based fuels, such as natural gas, gasoline, kerosene, heating oil and fuel oil. For the period of transition to an economy based upon renewable energy, I propose that energy producers should issue units redeemable in payment for such carbon-based fuels, and perhaps the most globally... (Asia Times Online)
Juneau should fight high cost of housing Oct 15, 2009
The price of heating oil remains high statewide, as does the price of gas and other necessities, and housing and rentals in Juneau far exceed the cost of similar housing anywhere else in the state ... The price of heating oil remains high statewide, as does the price of gas and other necessities, and housing and rentals in Juneau far exceed the cost of similar housing anywhere else in the state ... The price of heating oil remains high statewide, as does the price of gas and other necessities,... (Juneau Empire)
Oil towards $75, eyes US data Oct 14, 2009
The National Weather Service forecast the first seasonal wave of cold weather in the Northeast and Midwest would boost demand for heating oil to 43 percent above normal levels. US weekly oil inventory data from the American Petroleum Institute (API) will be delayed till later due to Monday's Columbus Day holiday, while the Energy Information Administration (EIA) report will be released on Thursday. (India Times)
Lower Heating Costs Predicted for This Winter Oct 14, 2009
After a price spike last year, heating oil customers are expected to get a break this year because of strong supplies ... "Heating oil is a distillate, like diesel fuel," he said. (WCAX.com, VT)
Oil at 1-year high above U$75 a barrel Wed(update) Oct 14, 2009
In other Nymex trading, heating oil rose 1 ... In other Nymex trading, heating oil rose almost 3 cents to settle at $1. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Gold reaches record high Oct 14, 2009
Elsewhere on the Nymex, heating oil rose almost 3 cents to settle at $1. 9234 a gallon, and gasoline for November delivery gained about 3. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Gas prices show 1st rise in 8 weeks; oil nears $75 Oct 14, 2009
That may change if a winter blast sends demand for heating oil and other fuels higher. If refiners are making more heating oil, they'll be making more gasoline, which would likely keep the country well supplied and prices comfortably low ... In other Nymex trading, heating oil rose almost 3 cents to settle at $1. (USA Today -- Money)
Analysts expect gold prices to go up further Oct 13, 2009
799 a gallon, while heating oil futures rose 4. 16 cents to $1. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Cruise ship visit marks opening of the Far North Oct 13, 2009
The warming seas, however, likely would result in one economic benefit of particular interest to communities across Alaska's Arctic coast: Fuel must be hauled in by barge, and the limited shipping window often locks towns into accepting deliveries when gas and heating oil are at cripplingly high prices. A longer ice-free season means more purchasing flexibility. (Juneau Empire)
Energy crisis postponed, new gas rescues world... Oct 13, 2009
Energy crisis is postponed as new gas rescues the world - Telegraph. Tuesday 13 October 2009. (The Drudge Report)
Oil, fuel prices up as US$, temperatures fall Oct 13, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Published: Tuesday October 13, 2009 MYT 7:47:00 AM. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Business Highlights Oct 13, 2009
October 12, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press. Stocks pare gains; Higher crude boosts energy. (ABC News -- Wire)
Crude prices rebound on recovery forecast, cooler weather Oct 13, 2009
Meanwhile, heating oil jumped 4. 16 cents to settle at 1. (Xinhuanet, China)
Sunoco Joins Valero Shuttering Refineries as Winter No Match for Fuel Glut Oct 12, 2009
The returns from processing crude into heating oil for delivery in February are the lowest in six years after the recession cut demand by the greatest amount since Jimmy Carter was president. The margins for making heating oil and diesel may decline 33 percent by January because of the increasing supply, according to Energy Security Analysis Inc. ... Across the U.S., the Energy Department forecasts heating costs this winter will fall 8 percent, even as the U.S. Northeast, where most heating oil... (Bloomberg -- US)
Oil rises on fresh optimism Oct 12, 2009
U.S. stockpiles of distillate fuel, including heating oil and diesel, are at their highest since January 1983, according to Energy Department data. Gasoline inventories climbed 2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Pete Sepp: Cap-and-trade bad for economy Oct 12, 2009
The Senate legislation also is a hidden tax on the fuels Georgians depend on - gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and home heating oil. Farmers, truckers, deliverymen and many other workers would be hit hard as a result. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Oil rises to $72 on positive demand outlook Oct 11, 2009
Distillate stocks, including diesel and heating oil - rose by 700,000 barrels to fresh 26-year highs, the Energy Information Administration Agency reported Wednesday. Higher OPEC seaborne oil exports, excluding Angola and Ecuador, also weighed on the market. (Business Report, South Africa)
MI winter home heating costs expected to be lower Oct 11, 2009
Home heating oil is up 9 percent from last winter's average price. Supplies of electricity, natural gas, gasoline and diesel fuel are expected to be more than adequate, as demand is down for all four fuel sources. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Juneau needs green schools Oct 11, 2009
The Gastineau Elementary School remodel should include a ground-source heat pump, which would eliminate the need for burning CO2-emitting heating oil ... The Gastineau Elementary School remodel should include a ground-source heat pump, which would eliminate the need for burning CO2-emitting heating oil ... Don't burn dirty heating oil for 50 years until the next remodel - urge the city and the Juneau School District to start transforming school buildings away from fossil fuels now. (Juneau Empire)
Oil prices nearly flat as dollar strengthens Oct 10, 2009
In other Nymex trading, heating oil rose by less than a penny to $1. 8528 and gasoline fell by 1. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Gold prices at new high; 21.7% rise in six months Oct 9, 2009
Gold prices at new high; 21. 7% rise in six months. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Weaker dollar drives up crude price Oct 9, 2009
Natural gas, gas futures, and heating oil also jumped. It amazes me, Dan Flynn, an analyst with PFGBest, said. (Boston Globe)
Ripples of kindness Oct 9, 2009
We hired a cleaning company to clean the house for six months, to make sure things were in good order and to go food shopping and we provided heating oil for them. The husband is now in remission and the wife has been in and out of remission this year. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Oil prices fall to near US$71 in Asia trade Friday as US$ gains(update) Oct 9, 2009
In other Nymex trading, heating oil rose 1 ... Natural gas, gas futures and heating oil also jumped ... In other Nymex trading, heating oil rose 6. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Canada's Dollar Drops From Highest in More Than a Year as Crude Oil Falls Oct 8, 2009
61 a barrel at the close of trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange, after a U.S. Energy Department report showed that inventories of gasoline and a fuel category that includes heating oil increased. The Index declined as much as 0. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Heating bills to fall an average 8% Oct 8, 2009
Projected electricity and heating oil costs will be down two percent, the EIA said. The forecast primarily reflects lower fuel prices, but slightly milder weather is also expected, contributing to lower heating costs. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Stocks Gain as Research In Motion Advances; Energy Producers Fall With Oil Oct 8, 2009
57 a barrel after a U.S. Energy Department report showed that inventories of gasoline and distillate fuel, a category that includes heating oil and diesel, increased as refineries bolstered operating rates. declined 1. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Oil prices fall despite drop in supply Oct 8, 2009
7203 per gallon, and heating oil gave up 3. 31 cents to settle at $1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Oil surges above US$71 in Asia trade Wednesday(update) Oct 7, 2009
A survey by Platts, the energy information arm of McGraw-Hill Cos, said crude stock is likely to grow by nearly 2 million barrels and that supplies of gasoline and distillates used for heating oil and diesel also climbed last week ... In other Nymex trading, heating oil gained 2 ... On Wednesday, the Energy Information Administration releases its weekly supply report, which is expected to show crude placed into storage grew by nearly 2 million barrels and that supplies of gasoline and... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Gas heat bills to fall by 13 percent Oct 7, 2009
Heating oil (31 percent) is the second most common fuel; electricity heats 13 percent of homes and propane 4 percent. As it has in previous years, National Grid made its natural gas forecast at the home of a customer who has made energy efficiency upgrades that should help to lower energy bills. (Albany Times Union)
Winter heating costs projected to fall 8%, even more for some Oct 7, 2009
Winter heating expenses are forecast to be $105 lower for natural gas, $40 less for heating oil, $280 less for propane and $20 less for electricity, the EIA said in its annual winter outlook ... Northeast consumers will benefit the least, Flynn says, primarily because they rely heavily on heating oil ... Northeast households are expected to spend 3% less this year than last on heating oil, EIA says. (USA Today -- Money)
Crude Oil Rises a Third Day After Industry Report Shows Stockpile Increase Oct 7, 2009
Supplies of crude, gasoline and distillate fuel, a category that includes heating oil and diesel, were above the five-year average in the week ended Sept. 25, the department said on Sept. 30. The department is scheduled to release its Weekly Petroleum Status Report at 10:30 a.m. today in Washington. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
