A heavy winter draw on heating fuels could drive petroleum prices higher across the board because OPEC and other crude oil exporting nations have maintained an unexpected discipline in complying with organized restraints on crude oil output. The answer to that question could potentially have a dramatic impact on prices. There is considerable price risk in whatever position you might take on that issue.
Propane is one key concern.
Domestic inventories reportedly are lower than last year. Throw in a little Y2K hoarding on top of a cold winter, and the supply system could be stressed. Keeping your tanks full is a good idea. All heating oil and diesel fuel suppliers are not the same. Southern States' value-added additives continue to give patrons premium products at little or no additional cost.