Flexible Propane Pricing Plans for Maine Homes
Manage your heating costs
Heating your home shouldn’t strain your budget or leave you dealing with unpredictable energy costs. At R. H. Foster, we provide homeowners in Central and Downeast Maine with reliable, affordable propane solutions that help manage expenses and protect against market fluctuations.
Our flexible propane pricing plans give you control over how and when you pay for your home heating. Whether you prefer consistent monthly payments or locking in a propane rate for added stability, we offer options that make it easier to manage your home energy costs without sacrificing comfort.
With decades of experience serving Maine communities, R. H. Foster ensures your propane supply is dependable, helping you stay warm all season long. Combine our flexible pricing with professional propane delivery, tank installation, and monitoring services for a complete, worry-free propane solution.
Budget Plan
- Spread your propane costs across predictable monthly installments.
- Avoid larger propane bills in the winter.
- Includes Automatic Delivery.
- Service plan payments can be included.
- Earn interest on any credit balance.
Budget Plus with Price Protection
- Enjoy the stability of the Budget Plan with a cap on your price-per-gallon.
- Protect yourself from propane price spikes.
- If the price-per-gallon is lower than the capped price, you pay the lower price.
- Includes Automatic Delivery.
- Service plan payments can be included.
- Earn interest on any credit balance.
PreBuy
- Pay for your propane at a set price before the heating season.
- Protect yourself from price surges in the winter.
- Includes Automatic Delivery.
Fixed Price
- Lock in your propane price-per-gallon before the heating season.
- Protect yourself from propane price surges.
- Spread your propane costs over monthly installments.
- Includes Automatic Delivery
Veterans & Military Discount
At R. H. Foster, we are deeply grateful for the sacrifices made by our nation’s service members. To show our appreciation, we are proud to offer local Veterans, Active Duty, Reserves, and Retired our Veterans Discount on propane. It’s a small way for us to say thank you to the brave people who have served our country.
Frequently Asked Budget Questions
Your estimated usage (based on a three-year average of gallons) is multiplied by the price per gallon and divided into equal monthly payments. If you choose to CAP your gallons, that fee is also worked into the monthly figure, as well as your service plan if applicable.
Your signed and initialed contract is due back within five days of receipt. First payment is due when the contract is sent back.
Payments are due by the 15th of each month.
Yes, there is a minimum of 400 gallons required.
If you miss more than two payments, your budget is subject to going on a “Credit Hold.” We reserve the right to terminate the Budget Contract.
All products (heating oil, kerosene, or propane) can be included, as well as a service plan if applicable.
This fee allows us to purchase gallons in advance for you and lets you follow the price down, should it drop with the market.
Your pricing will revert to the original price structure on your account. Keep in mind — if your gallons run out in March, you still have payments on your budget until May. Please work with your RH Foster Representative to determine the best gallon count for your heating season.
We pay 2.5% interest on credit balances up to the total amount of the budget.
We will work with you to find a payment you can afford that also covers the gallons needed to get through the heating season. Having a low payment but running out of gallons in February doesn’t help. You would need to purchase additional gallons outside the budget while still making your remaining monthly payments.
Your credit balance or amount owed (up to $400) will be rolled into your budget and factored into monthly payments. A credit balance means lower monthly payments; an outstanding balance means a higher payment. We always recommend paying off any balance at the start of the budget season to keep your payment as low as possible.
We can adjust your gallon usage and payment as needed. For example, if it’s a warm winter and usage is lower than projected, we may lower your payment during our January review. Conversely, if it’s a colder-than-average winter, we can adjust the payment and gallons upward.
If you have a fixed price on a set number of gallons and don’t use them all, our management team will review the situation and determine next steps. All fixed-price contracts include liquidated damages. When you fix a price on a set number of gallons, those gallons are secured — you own them, and we just need to deliver them.
We typically run budgets from June to May, rolling out in June with the first payment due in July. However, we want to be flexible. If that timeline doesn’t work for you, call your local office, and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Contact R. H. Foster today to learn more about propane pricing plans and delivery options in Maine.
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