Thanks to all who commented here. Fact of the matter is that Co. #1 capped me at 4.59. Co. #2 capped me at 3.99. It just pisses me off that there could be such a difference. I told Co. #1 about Co.#2 price and they made no offer to at least meet in the middle seeing that I've been a loyal customer for a few years. And no I did not verbally agree with Co.#2 to anything. In fact, Co.#2 informed me that I would most likely not be able to get out of the verbal w/Co.#1. So..... I guess I'll man up so I don't have to listen to those who commented about honor. F- all these Oil Co. They're the ones ruining the economy. I'm switching to Gas.

Verbal agreement was recorded
Co#1 = Petro
Co#2 = General

YA you wouldn't want to hurt an oil company!

+1 to this, if the roles where reversed he'd be on here crying that he made a verbal agreement with the oil co and now they want to back out of it. now it IS in writing and yea, what about that credit card charge? I bet he'd lose in court.

There was no contract and no honor to be lost if they are over charging you. F*ck 'em.

I have to ask , why is the oil company Azz holes because YOU had a dumb azz attack ?????????? Just the way the world is today , it's alway's somebody else's fault.

3 pages about whether somebody should actually keep their end of a deal ? 10 posts that come up with some ridiculous justification for weasling your way out of a commitment you made ? geeze ... you give weasels a bad name...

you make a deal you stick to it or buy your self out of it. if you don't you are dishonest. no middle ground. no justification.

you are as bad as any slime ball that sells something on here takes the money and never ships it. your word is worth nothing.

Has oil already been delivered and not paid for? If not, I don't see how you are bound legally or morally. Your phone conversation only expressed intent. You changed your mind. Happens all the time. Some of the comparisons and condemnations on this thread are ridiculous. If oil has been delivered then you should pay. JMO

" i don't see how you are bound legall y or morally..."

that says it all... you don't see how making a commitment to do something obligates you ?

well... let THAT be a warning to anyone that you do business with

i would consult a lawyer, verbal contracts are different depending on where your standing and their standing. some states they are not legal, just precursor to writen contract. did you agree to volume or time period also, this may give you some workability to your oil usage. call lawyer that does "contract law"

Just google "Verbal Contracts". Most sites say they are legal, with certain conditions. Interesting read on these sites. According to the original post, verbal agreement with a price quoted, then a written contract sent for signature. Sounds like a true "Verbal Contract" and enforceable.