Americans heating their homes this winter face a stark cost divide — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/americans-heating-their-homes-this-winter-face-a-stark-cost-divideContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. US Winter Heating Costs Split Between Gas and Oilhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/americans-heating-their-homes-this-winter-face-a-stark-cost-dividehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/americans-heating-their-homes-this-winter-face-a-stark-cost-divide#u114016Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:26:01 +0000Americans heating their homes this winter face a stark cost divide as expenses soar for some households while others are set to save. According to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, users relying on natural gas and propane will spend less this winter. Conversely, higher bills loom for homes heated by electricity and oil. Home heating oil prices are soaring, with federal data indicating users could face a 21 percent rise in their winter heating bills as household expenses reach a breaking point.Why it mattersEnergy pricing divides households heading into the colder months