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U.S. to Tap Heating Oil Reserves Ahead of Midterm Elections

Source: The New York Times Published Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:17:57 +0000
U.S. to Tap Heating Oil Reserves Ahead of Midterm Elections

Why This Matters

Key context: Heating oil prices jumped to a national average of $6.14 a gallon the week of Oct. 12, but are higher in some states in the Northeast. This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Heating oil prices jumped to a national average of $6.14 a gallon the week of Oct. 12, but are higher in some states in the Northeast.

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