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Heating costs set to rise 7 percent this winter, report says

Heating oil households face the biggest increase as global supply disruptions keep fuel prices elevated, NEADA said.

  • Heating bills will rise 7.1 percent this winter, increasing average household costs by $66 from 2025 levels, according to a report released Wednesday by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association .
  • President Donald Trump's conflict with Iran has restricted global oil supplies, driving up fuel prices and contributing to a projected 70.2 percent surge in heating oil costs for households this season.
  • Millions of families face utility shutoff risks as rising expenses strain budgets, with those relying on heating oil expected to pay about $2,977 for the season—a 70 percent increase from last year.
  • Senators advanced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act on Tuesday in a procedural vote, though House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the Congressional Progressive Caucus oppose the legislation.
  • Despite potential demand reductions from a 'super' El Niño climate pattern, NEADA executive director Mark Wolfe warns it is prudent to assume oil heating prices will remain elevated throughout the winter.
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Every American will see heating bills rise 7%, leaving millions at risk this winter

Some 5 million homes that use heating oil face an average price increase of $1,228

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