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Democrats make heating oil costs a campaign issue as Iran war drives prices up

With winter approaching, Democratic candidates in key races are linking Republican support for the Iran conflict to spiking home heating bills.

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What to know

  • Oil prices have hit $100 per barrel; NEADA projects heating-oil-dependent households will pay $707 more this winter, with New York costs up 66% year-over-year.
  • Democratic candidates in Maine, Alaska, and Pennsylvania—states where heating oil is crucial—are making the Iran war and rising energy costs a centerpiece of their campaigns against Republican opponents.
  • Senate Democrats plan a new war powers vote aimed at putting Republicans on record regarding continued support for the war, which has now lasted seven months.

“Susan Collins has spent decades selling out Mainers by supporting an agenda that raises their energy costs, dismantling programs aimed at lowering prices, signing off on Trump's war that's jacking up the cost of heating oil as Mainers schedule their tank fill-ups for winter”

Cheyenne Gallivan, Spokesperson, Troy Jackson campaign · New Republic ↗ · Sep 22

Matt Dunlap Democratic candidate, Maine 2nd districtPaul LePagePaul LePage Republican candidate, Maine 2nd districtTroy JacksonTroy Jackson Democratic Senate candidate, MaineSusan CollinsSusan Collins Republican Senator, MaineMary PeltolaMary Peltola Democratic Senate candidate, AlaskaDan Sullivan Republican Senator, Alaska

Democrats make heating oil costs a campaign issue as Iran war drives prices up
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    Story circulates on Reddit as campaign issue gains traction

    The New Republic article is shared on Reddit, spreading awareness of the home heating cost crisis and its use as a campaign issue by Democrats in key states.

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    Democratic candidates Matt Dunlap, Troy Jackson, and Mary Peltola tie opponents to Iran war costs

    Matt Dunlap (Maine 2nd district), Troy Jackson (Maine Senate), and Mary Peltola (Alaska Senate) release statements directly linking Republican opponents to the Iran war and rising heating oil costs. Jackson's campaign spokesperson criticized Senator Susan Collins; Peltola cited Dan Sullivan's dozen votes to continue the war.

    “Mainers are already being forced to choose between heating their homes, buying groceries, and paying for health care.”
    — Matt Dunlap
    1. 1 outlet The New “Hot” Issue: Home Heating Bills Spiking Due to the Iran War

      first by New Republic, 17h ago

  3. background

    House Majority PAC runs ad against LePage linking him to war and oil price spikes — On Tuesday, the House Majority PAC released an ad targeting Republican Paul LePage, the candidate running against Democrat Matt Dunlap in Maine's 2nd congressional district, saying LePage supports a foreign war driving up gas and oil prices.

  4. background

    Oil price hits $100 per barrel; NEADA projects 9% increase in heating costs — The price of oil topped $100 per barrel for the first time since July. NEADA estimates U.S. households will spend nearly 9% more to heat homes this winter (an extra $82 on average), with heating-oil-dependent households facing $707 more than last winter. In New York, heating oil costs have risen 66% year-over-year.

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    The New Republic reports home heating crisis emerging from Iran war

    Coverage identifies the war in Iran as a driver of heating oil price spikes across the Northeast as autumn approaches, with implications for winter household costs.

    1. 1 outlet first by The New Republic, 7d ago · read ↗