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October 12, 2018

Staying warm this winter to cost more

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Energy Information Administration says the cost of staying warm is going to grow this winter for the average American — and especially those who rely on heating oil.

The federal agency is predicting a 20 percent increase in spending for heating oil but more modest increases of 3 percent for electricity and 5 percent for natural gas. It says propane expenditures are expected to be roughly on par with last year.


 
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