New England heating oil prices surge to highest levels since spring amid global crude spike

About 5 million Northeast households relying on home heating oil face elevated winter costs as crude oil prices exceed $100 per barrel for the first time since spring, driven by geopolitical tensions.

First covered Sep 11, 2026 · 1:54 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

New England heating oil prices surge to highest levels since spring amid global crude spike — Image via heatmap.news

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collins.senate.gov Following Urging of Senator Collins, HHS Releases $400 Million for LIHEAP Program | U.S. Senator Susan Collins of Maine

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eia.gov Short-Term Energy Outlook - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

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