Purchasing fuel oil in bulk is a large investment. Buyers sometimes make mistakes that result in excessively high fuel oil costs, delays in receiving the fuel oil, or weeks without any fuel at all. Main Energy, Palmyra, NY’s trusted oil company, offers professional fuel oil delivery to residents and businesses, alike.

They’ve outlined the three most common mistakes to avoid during the purchasing process:

• Waiting Too Long: Purchasing bulk fuel oil should be a calculated decision. However, if you’re waiting to purchase until the market drops to rock-bottom fuel oil prices, you’ll never have reliable oil delivery. The risk of running on empty is too great to wait until the last minute.
• Lacking Communication: Don’t expect your bulk fuel oil provider to know what you need. If you have specific fuel oil needs, such as designated oil delivery dates, the only way to have those needs met is by communicating them to your oil company. The more details you can provide, the better. Start by tracking your daily fuel oil consumption and watching for trends that you can use to predict future needs.
• Neglecting Research: How do you know if you’re getting a good rate on your purchase? If you’re taking the oil company solely at their word, you may be doing yourself a disservice. Some basic market education will go a long way toward not only negotiating a fair price, but also identifying whether or not your chosen oil company is trustworthy. The CME Group has an excellent online resource for quickly familiarizing yourself with the latest market data.

Your choice of oil company can significantly impact your New York business—both the bottom line and its ability to operate smoothly and reliably. To learn more about how Main Energy can satisfy all of your bulk fuel oil needs, call (315) 597-5200 or visit their website. Their oil delivery experts will work with you to understand your fuel oil requirements and develop a solution that best fits your needs.