https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-the-iran-war-will-make-heating-oil-more-expensive-for-some-this-winterContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-the-iran-war-will-make-heating-oil-more-expensive-for-some-this-winterhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-the-iran-war-will-make-heating-oil-more-expensive-for-some-this-winter#u77284Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:30:30 +0000The ongoing war in Iran is driving up heating oil costs, threatening consumers with significantly higher winter bills. Some regions face dramatic price surges, prompting residents to seek alternative heating methods such as firewood. Meanwhile, European power prices are also climbing as a gas squeeze and geopolitical tensions collide ahead of the cold season, risking higher household bills and inflation. Consumers across affected markets must prepare for substantial financial pressure as energy supplies tighten.Why it mattersGeopolitical conflicts in the Middle East frequently disrupt global e