Mid-County Messenger Page 4 www . midcountycoop . com Spring 2008 Mid-County Fuels & Energy Delivery
One great way to save money on fuel
Many people ask , “ How can I save money when buying fuel ?” Of course , there may be many different ways , such as contracting , buying when the time is right , and having more storage on site , just to name a few examples . For now , I want to focus on more storage .
Our customers have been adding storage , not only by replacing existing tanks with larger ones , but also by adding an additional tank to their site . In some cases , the total tank capacity qualifies for a direct shipment right from the refinery or terminal , allowing for a larger volume discount .
Now , you may ask , “ What do you mean by direct ship ?” This means that when you call for a fill of product , our transport truck would go to the refinery or terminal , pull the product that is needed for that load , and deliver the product right to your location . Pricing on these loads is subject to daily pricing , product availability , and a day or two notice when ordering .
Looking ahead to next winter
Dick Pauly Controller ( 952 ) 466-3701
dickp @ midcountycoop . com
Quay Zander Petroleum Operations ( 952 ) 466-3727 quayz @ midcountycoop . com
The truck we use for this has the ability to deliver in ways that a smaller truck cannot , due to its limited capacity , and where a tractor-trailer may be too large to maneuver on the site . We are able to gravity drop into underground tanks , pump off into large above ground tanks , and also meter your product into your tank . Our transport truck has been a great
Now that this heating season is almost over , most people are looking forward to the absence of the propane and heating oil bills . It has been an expensive season , with cold weather and market conditions . We have seen propane prices rise by more than 50 cents per gallon , and heating oil up about 70 cents per gallon . The consensus is that prices are not likely to moderate , but rather to rise .
asset to Mid-County . You can see this truck by going to our website or looking at the picture below .
We also receive many questions on regulations concerning tank capacity , diking , spill containment , fire marshall guidelines , and a variety of other questions . Each situation is different , and we have the expertise to guide you through this process .
If you have any interest in upgrading your tank size , or just adding another tank , please give Raf or me a call .
Have a safe spring .
Given the “ sticker shock ” that many customers have felt as the fuel prices have steadily risen , Mid-County Coop will be introducing a revised budget plan to help ease the payment process for the next heating season . Watch for details and enrollment forms in the mail by the end of April 2008 .