"Lou" wrote in message
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3) The house was originally built with an oil burning furnace and
has
an underground tank. ?It now uses natural gas and the furnace/AC are
around 3 years old. ?The inspector suggests ensuring the underground
tank has been pumped dry.

Whats the possibility that the underground tank is in tack and can be
used to make and store your own diesel fuel from french fry oil?
Just a thought.
Lou

If it is intact, at least find out the age of it for future reference and
regulations if it has to be tested after some period of time. IMO, it is
best gone away to eliminate problems.