{
  "id": 19532700,
  "title": "Average US heating bills to rise 7% this winter nationwide – report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/average-us-heating-bills-to-rise-7-this-winter-nationwide-report",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-11T18:00:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian US",
    "slug": "the-guardian-us",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/11/heating-bill-winter-price-increases"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}