EIA forecasts mixed winter energy costs as gas prices fall, electricity rises

The Energy Information Administration projects U.S. households heating with natural gas or propane will see lower winter bills, while those relying on electricity or heating oil face increased costs, reflecting divergent fuel price trends a

First covered Oct 6, 2026 · 10:00 AM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

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34d EIA Today in Energy Mixed outlook for energy expenditures this winter — We expect energy expenditures this winter to vary because of diverging trends in energy prices among fuels and regional variation in forecast temperatures.

35d EIA Press Releases EIA expects a mixed picture for winter fuel costs this year — In the 2026-27 Winter Fuels Outlook, released alongside the October Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), the U.S.

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