New Yorkers are bracing for higher-than-usual heat bills this winter, as the war in Iran drives up the cost of fuel. Two state programs can help eligible households cover some of those costs.
It’s going to be an expensive winter in New York City, with residents bracing for higher-than-usual heating bills as the war in Iran drives up the cost of fuel.
The current price for heating oil in the city is up 69 percent compared to last year, according to the latest state data. Nationwide, energy costs have become an increasing strain on Americans’ budgets: one in five respondents to a recent Consumer Reports survey said they’ve cut back on groceries as a result of rising utility rates…