Fuel buying groups make a big difference
The fuel cost table assumes certain fuel cost. But my buying group has oil at 2.70 and propane at 1.70. This makes the propane price per million BTU about $24, almost the same as oil, and only slightly higher than the heat pump. (Natural gas still beats all other choices). It all depends on the actual fuel prices available to the consumer, and I hear electric is about to go up. Now at the 'retail' price for propane for the weekend use ski lodge not using enough for the season to be in a buying plan, it is more expensive. So the debate on oil vs. propane cost is 'it depends on the details and available fuel buying groups'.
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