This winter is shaping up to be even more expensive as the Michael Baumgartner-backed war with Iran continues to drive up costs for Washington families. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Winter Fuels Outlook report, the average Washington household that uses oil to heat their home is projected to spend $2,115 more than a year ago to keep their family warm from November through March. This comes as the price of heating oil is set to rise to an average of $5.26 a gallon this winter — a 34% increase from last year.
Read press release from Washington Democrats 10/9/26.