The price of heating oil is rising dramatically and natural gas and electricity are expected to climb as well.
As of March 16, the statewide average for heating oil has jumped to $4.97 per gallon, up from $3.82 on February 23.
With ongoing conflict in the Middle East driving up global fuel prices and gas already on the rise, these increases are hitting Maine especially hard, where many households rely on oil and have fewer energy alternatives.
As a result, more people may start looking into other options like solar panels, wood stoves, pellet stoves and geothermal heat pumps to help manage long-term energy costs.
