Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating whether Slomin’s failed to honor fixed-price or price-cap heating-oil contracts during periods of elevated fuel prices.
Consumers report that after entering into agreements intended to lock in heating-oil pricing for the winter season, they allegedly received deliveries billed at substantially higher spot-market prices or were informed that their contracts had been modified, repriced, or cancelled. Some consumers allege they did not receive meaningful advance notice before being charged higher rates.
The investigation is examining whether Slomin’s adequately honored the terms of its fixed-price agreements and whether consumers may have been improperly charged above contracted pricing during the 2026 heating season.
Potentially Affected Services
Potentially impacted services and programs may include:
- fixed-price heating-oil contracts;
- capped-price fuel agreements;
- prepaid heating-oil delivery programs;
- residential home-heating delivery services.
Alleged Common Practices
Consumers may have experienced:
- heating-oil deliveries billed above contracted rates;
- unexpected repricing during winter months;
- cancellation or modification of fixed-price agreements;
- inadequate notice regarding pricing changes;
- invoices reflecting substantially higher per-gallon charges than expected;
- difficulty disputing delivery charges or contract terms.
Contract & Consumer Protection Considerations
The investigation is examining whether the alleged conduct may violate contract obligations, consumer-protection statutes, or state deceptive-trade-practice laws relating to fuel pricing and delivery agreements.
Contact
If you entered into a fixed-price or capped-price heating-oil agreement with Slomin’s and were later charged higher rates or experienced contract-related disputes, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.