Iran War Could Push US Home Heating Costs Up 8.7% This Winter
Members of Iranian militia forces (Basij) attend a military march in Tehran, Iran, September 18, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters
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Americans could face sharply higher heating costs this winter as the war with Iran continues to drive up energy prices, according to Sanya Carley of Indiana University’s Energy Justice Lab.
The National Energy Assistance Directors Association projects U.S. home energy costs will rise 8.7% this winter, more than twice the latest annual inflation rate of 3.4%. Heating oil costs are projected to jump more than 31%.
Energy costs have already increased nearly 30% since 2021. Carley warned that higher bills could force struggling households to take on debt or cut spending on necessities, including food and medical care.
Read more at Indiana University’s Energy Justice Lab.
