Ultimately it helps explain the relationship of heating oil prices to crude oil, anticipated prices and the options consumers are likely to have in determining how they purchase their heating oil. It also provides conservation measures and other information of interest to consumers.

The multi-page Q&A briefing is available as a PDF download file at www.nora-oilheat.org and www.nefi.com. Individual state data sheets accompany the document and have been made into “interactive links” on the Internet.

It was prepared by the NORA office with assistance from experienced executives and association managers within the oilheat industry.