Heating oil prices are up 59% from last winter. The spike is 'crushing folks,' Maine nonprofit says

With household budgets already squeezed by persistent inflation, some residents are seeking emergency help with heating oil bills before winter begins.

Heating oil prices are up 59% from last winter. The spike is 'crushing folks,' Maine nonprofit says

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