Average US heating bills to rise 7% this winter nationwide – report
Nearly 5m households relying on heating oil could see 70% increases, as advocates call on Congress to provide relief Americans are likely to face higher heating bills this winter amid a growing affordability crisis, with costs projected to climb more than 7% nationwide and some households facing increases of up to 70%, according to a new report. The National Energy Assistance Directors…
Nearly 5 million households in the United States could see their heating bills rise by up to 70% this winter, according to a new report. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association (Neada) attributes the increase to disruptions in global fuel supply caused by the US-Israel war with Iran and Russia's war in Ukraine. Heating oil bills are projected to jump the most, with nearly 5 million households using the fuel, potentially seeing their costs rise from around $1,311 last winter to approximately $2,977 this winter.
In the northeastern region, average heating bills may increase by 16.9%, or $221, from $1,311 to $1,532. Mark Wolfe, executive director of Neada, warns that these increases may be devastating for low- and middle-income families, pushing many further into debt. He emphasizes that energy is not a luxury and urges Congress to provide immediate relief before the higher winter bills arrive.
Written by urgent.news from The Guardian US's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
