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Winter Energy Costs To Be Higher But Oil Users May Get Break
Home heating costs are expected to grow this winter because of projections of colder weather and people continuing to shelter at home.
But many could get a break in New England, which is more dependent on heating oil.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects a 10% decline in spending for home heating oil this winter while spending is projected to grow 14% for propane, 6% for natural gas and 7% for electricity.
The National Energy Assistance Directors Association say any cost increase is a concern because so many families are already struggling to pay their heating bills during the pandemic.
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