Oil Is Over $100 a Barrel: Here Are 6 Ways to Keep Your Heating Costs Low

Even without a global supply interruption, heating with oil is expensive. It's not uncommon for a single-family home to spend thousands of dollars in a single winter month. Oil recently spiked to over $100 per barrel, largely due to the Trump administration's war with Iran, and what the International Energy Agency is calling "the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market."

If you use oil or another fuel to heat your home, there are simple ways to maximize your heating system's efficiency. While there is little you can do to change the global oil market, you can focus on the local market and find the best prices via comparative shopping.  

As many as 78% of Americans polled in a 2024 CNET survey are concerned about rising ...