Winter heating oil costs are forecast to rise 31.3% due to the US-Iran conflict.
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First reportCNN · 14 Sept, 09:30Z
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What
NEADA forecasts winter heating oil costs will rise 31.3%, with users paying about $2,300 and delivery prices reaching $5.56 per gallon.
Why
Oil-heated homes, concentrated in New England and Mid-Atlantic states, face sharper increases than the 8.7% rise expected across winter heating costs.
Watch
Congress has received requests for an additional $3 billion in LIHEAP funding as the US-Iran conflict drives the forecast increase.
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Summary
- NEADA projects heating oil users will pay about $2,300 this season.
- Overall winter heating costs are expected to rise 8.7%, NEADA reports.
- Oil heat is used by 4% of households, with higher prevalence in NE states.
- Oil dealers face higher diesel costs, possibly reducing 100-gallon deliveries.
- NEADA urges Congress to add $3 billion to LIHEAP funding.
Summary
- NEADA projects heating oil users to pay about $2,300 for the season.
- Overall winter heating costs are expected to rise 8.7%, NEADA reports.
- Heating oil price per gallon for delivery could reach $5.56 this season.
- LIHEAP funding requests to Congress amount to an extra $3 billion.
- Oil-heat users are concentrated in New England and Mid-Atlantic states.