Margins up; consumption down

Journal Article · Thu Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Fueloil Oil Heat Sol. Syst.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5515543

Mantho, M

The results of a survey of dealers in the domestic fuel oil industry are reported. Wholesale prices, reacting to oversupply, decreased as did retail prices; retail prices decreased at a slower rate so profit margins were larger. This trend produced competitive markets as price-cutting became the method for increasing a dealer's share of the profits. Losses to other fuels decreased, when the figures were compared to earlier y; and cash flow was very good for most dealers. In summary, profits per gallon of oil delivered increased, while the consumption of gasoline per customer decreased. 22 tables.

• OSTI ID: 5515543
• Journal Information: Fueloil Oil Heat Sol. Syst.; (United States), Journal Name: Fueloil Oil Heat Sol. Syst.; (United States) Vol. 42:9; ISSN FOHSD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
020700* -- Petroleum-- Economics
Industrial
& Business Aspects
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENERGY SUPPLIES
FUEL CONSUMPTION
FUEL OILS
FUEL SUPPLIES
FUELS
LIQUID FUELS
MARKETERS
MARKETING RESEARCH
OILS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PRICES
PROFITS
RETAIL PRICES
WHOLESALE PRICES