Heating oil costs just jumped as much as 39% across New York, driven by global fuel shocks tied to the Iran war, according to USA Today Network.
Prices climbed fast in March, rising about 21% in just two weeks to a statewide average of $5.32 per gallon. Some areas, including New York City and Long Island, saw even steeper increases.
About 1.4 million homes rely on heating oil, keeping the issue front and center in energy debates. Officials are weighing responses as prices surge and pressure builds to shift toward cleaner alternatives. Any relief may depend on global supply changes.
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