https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/heating-costs-will-rise-7-on-average-this-winterContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/heating-costs-will-rise-7-on-average-this-winterhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/heating-costs-will-rise-7-on-average-this-winter#u202144Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:41:09 +0000Average heating bills across the United States will increase by 7 percent this winter, according to official reports. Homeowners face surging expenses, with heating oil prices climbing sharply compared to last year. Federal data indicates heating oil costs are about $2.50 higher, with some regional prices in states like Connecticut nearly 68 percent higher than the previous year. In North Carolina, heating oil prices nearly double. Consequently, residents in states like Vermont are looking into alternative heat sources to deal with the soaring fuel costs.Why it mattersWinter heating expenses p