US Households Face Heating Oil Bills Up 70% This Winter

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The Guardian reports that a National Energy Assistance Directors Association study projects average US heating bills will rise more than 7 percent this winter. Nearly 5 million households using heating oil could see increases of up to 70 percent, reaching about $2,977, while the Northeast faces an average increase of 16.9 percent, or $221. Electric heating could rise about 6 percent and propane about 5 percent; global fuel supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions are adding pressure, and the video covers fuel-by-fuel figures and households behind on bills.  Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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00:00Heating bills are set to jump this winter, and some households face a 70% increase.

00:05A new study from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association,

00:09projects bills will rise more than 7% nationwide.

00:12Nearly 5 million households use heating oil.

00:15Their seasonal costs could rise 70% to about $29.77.

00:20The Northeast is expected to see an average rise of 16.9%, or 221.

00:26That takes a typical bill from 1,300s and 11s to 1,532.

00:31Electric heating could rise about 6% to $12.15.

00:35Propane is projected to rise about 5% to $13.50.

00:39The group says global fuel supply disruptions are adding pressure.

00:42Roughly one in six households is behind on utility payments, owing about $23 billion.

00:48Advocates are asking Congress for relief.

00:51Disclosure.

00:51This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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