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Coverage dated October 7, 2026 to October 8, 2026

'Prices are nearly double': More Connecticut residents seeking heating oil assistance

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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — As colder days creep into the forecast, more people in Connecticut are seeing higher home heating oil prices. Home heating assistance programs are also seeing a rapid increase in applications.

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  1. WTNH New Haven

    Connecticut nonprofits see spike in demand for heating oil assistance as prices stay high (opens WTNH New Haven)

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    NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- Connecticut nonprofits said they are seeing more need as home heating oil sticker shock sinks in for residents. Serving Hartford and Middlesex counties, the nonprofit Community Renewal Team said they have kept busy since September, when applications to apply for assistance…

  2. WTNH New Haven

    'Prices are nearly double': More Connecticut residents seeking heating oil assistance (opens WTNH New Haven)

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    WTNH New Haven's feed description

    NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — As colder days creep into the forecast, more people in Connecticut are seeing higher home heating oil prices. Home heating assistance programs are also seeing a rapid increase in applications.