The “once in a generation” winter storm smacking a chunk of the U.S. will result in higher Heating bills in coming days, notes Grumpy Editor.
Average home heating cost is projected to jump a hefty 17 percent from last winter, according to a report from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.
Those with homes relying on natural gas heating will spend an average of 25 percent more this winter, projects the U.S. Energy Information Administration while those using heating oil are projected to spend 45 percent more. Electricity users face an 11 percent hike and propane the least, at one percent.
IN CASE YOUR FAVORITE NEWS OUTLETS MISSED THESE...
U.S. ADDS 1.2 MILLION PEOPLE IN 2022. The U.S. population expanded by 1.2 million people this year, with growth largely driven by international migration. The nation now has 333.2 million residents, according to estimates.
BIRD FLU OUTBREAK BOOSTS EGG PRICES. An avian-influenza outbreak is driving egg prices to new records. The disease, hitting all states, has killed millions of egg-laying chickens and turkeys.
“MADE IN CHINA” LABEL FROWNED ON. World Trade Organization arbitrators conclude the U.S. was out of line in requiring Hong Kong-made products to be labeled “Made in China.”
HOME SALES SLIDE FOR 10TH STRAIGHT MONTH. Existing home sales in November across the country slid for a 10th straight month. Potential buyers are pushed out of the market by home prices and high mortgage rates.
BARNES & NOBLE TO ADD 30 STORES. With robust customer demand, Barnes & Noble plans to add 30 stores next year. All booksellers are getting a sales boost from people turning to books while confined to homes.
D.C. METROBUS RIDES TO BE FREE. In an effort to increase ridership and reduce road congestion, the District of Columbia plans to make its Metrobus service free for all passengers. Not included are subway and rail services.
POSTAL SERVICE AIMS TO BUY ONLY ELECTRIC VEHICLES. The U.S. Postal Service plans to buy only electric delivery vehicles starting in 2026. USPS plans to spend $9.6 billion over the next five years updating its fleet.
GRUMPY EDITOR WISHES A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.
