The Northeast’s reliance on heating oil is turning into a crisis

Grist
By Tik RootOct 7, 2026, 4:30 am99 ptsTrending
There are many markers of fall: vibrant foliage, apple picking and pumpkin-spiced everything, to name a few. Cranking up the heat is another. With record-setting energy prices, everyone is bracing for higher bills. For the more than four million households that rely on heating oil, this winter could be…

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