### Question
How is the "fixed-price contract" defined?


### Answer
The term **fixed-price contract** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6283* as follows -

> a contract between a retailer and a consumer under which the retailer charges the consumer a set price for propane, kerosene, or heating oil without regard to market price fluctuations

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6283*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER II-STANDBY ENERGY AUTHORITIES > Part C-Summer Fill and Fuel Budgeting Programs**

