https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/heating-costs-will-surge-this-winter-due-to-iran-warContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/heating-costs-will-surge-this-winter-due-to-iran-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/heating-costs-will-surge-this-winter-due-to-iran-war#u203041Sun, 15 Nov 2026 22:26:10 +0000A federal outlook shows the average American household will spend about 7% more on heat this winter compared with last season. Natural-gas users face roughly a 5% increase, while homes reliant on heating oil could see costs jump 10% or more. The Energy Information Administration attributes the rise to higher wholesale commodity prices and a forecast for colder weather than last year's mild season. The winter heating season runs from October through March.Why it mattersHeating expenses are a major component of winter household budgets, especially in the Northeast and Midwest where oil and