Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) – National Fuel announced Tuesday rates will go up about 16%, meaning you’ll have to pay more to heat your home this winter. What can you do to reduce your usage and control your bill?
“Provided we have a traditional Western New York winter that includes prolonged periods of cold weather and an average snowfall, we are predicting, right now, a 16% increase,” said Karen Merkel of National Fuel.
That means that bills will average approximately $135 per-month for a total of $677 for the winter heating season. She says the reason for the higher price forecast is both of those parts are increasing…