The Big Chill
A winter fuel crisis of high prices and shortages could darken homes and factories
By Marianne Lavelle
Posted 12/11/05
Page 6 of 6
IT'S GOING TO COST A LOT MORE TO HEAT YOUR HOME THIS WINTER
Here's what the average household will spend, depending on the type of fuel used.
HOW THE U.S. STAYS WARM...
Natural gas 52 pct.
Heating oil 9 pct.
Electricity 31 pct.
Propane 6 pct.
Wood and other: 2 pct.
...AND WHAT THAT COULD COST THIS WINTER
Natural gas $743 $1,024 37.8 pct. increase
Heating oil $1,199 $1,454 21.3 pct. increase
Electricity $717 $763 6.5 pct. increase
2004-2005
2005-2006 Projected
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$1,600
1,400
1,200
1,000
800
600
400
200
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Sources: American Gas Association, Energy Information Administration
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