MARYLAND BULK FUEL DISCOUNT

• Maryland has been negotiating bulk fuel dealer discounts on behalf of low-income households since 1985. Since the late 1980’s, it has obtained a 3 percent discount off current retail oil prices for LIHEAP recipients; in 1991, coal, propane and wood vendors were added to the discount program.

LEVERAGING

2002: $157,581
2001: $328,157
2000: $636,350
1999: $896,325
1998: $722,037
1997: $783,122
1996: $904,217
1995: $928,463
1994: $973,808
1993: $189,462
1992: $700,000
1991: $237,000