### Question
How does the law define fixed-price contract?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6283*, **fixed-price contract** is defined as:

> 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**

