# Average US heating bills to rise 7% this winter nationwide – report

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-11-11T18:00:11+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/11/heating-bill-winter-price-increases
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/average-us-heating-bills-to-rise-7-this-winter-nationwide-report-ad2397/

Nearly 5m households relying on heating oil could see 70% increases, as advocates call on Congress to provide relief Americans are likely to face higher heating bills this winter amid a growing affordability crisis, with costs projected to climb more than 7% nationwide and some households facing increases of up to 70%, according to a new report. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association

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