https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rising-heating-oil-prices-have-cny-homeowners-worried-about-winter-costsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rising-heating-oil-prices-have-cny-homeowners-worried-about-winter-costshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rising-heating-oil-prices-have-cny-homeowners-worried-about-winter-costs#u76689Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:51:15 +0000Heating oil prices are rising sharply across the Northeast, causing widespread concern for homeowners before the winter season. In Maine, average prices have climbed 74% compared to last year, while the North Country has seen a jump of nearly 70%. CNN reports that costs could increase by another 30% this winter. These surges are linked to a global energy crisis and conflict involving Iran, prompting some residents in Maine to switch to firewood as an alternative heating source.Why it mattersHeating oil is a primary energy source for many homes in the Northeast. Price volatility during winter m