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VT Edition: Oil Prices & Winter Heating
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VPR’s Jane Lindholm talks oil prices with the head of the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association and the dean of Tuck School of Business.VPR News
Heating oil contracts, signed at peak, now haunt buyers
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Some New England residents who pre-bought heating oil or signed price cap contracts for the fuel in June or July are regretting that now.VPR News
Welch will support energy bill that includes authorization of oil drilling
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The new energy bill increases heating assistance and boosts spending on renewable energy. But Vermont environmentalists say they’re disappointed, because it also authorizes oil drilling off the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.VPR News
Welch says he supports releasing oil from national reserve
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Congressman Peter Welch says he supports efforts to release oil from the nation’s strategic reserve as a short term way to help reduce gas prices. In the long term, Welch says the country must make significant investments in renewable power sources as part of an overall energy independence plan.Vermont Edition
Congressman Peter Welch
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Vermont Congressman Peter Welch talks about a number of issues, including efforts to combat high fuel prices. We’ll discuss proposed funding increases for the fuel assistance program and Welch’s opposition to expanded offshore drilling.VPR News
Consumers, businesses worry as heating season approaches
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It’s only July, but winter weather is on the minds of many in the Northeast. And as the price of Number Two home heating oil nears $5 a gallon, it’s not just the consumers who are worried.Vermont Edition
Can government ease winter heating costs?
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The program that helps low-income Vermonters pay for heat is at least $19 million short this year, and middle income Vermonters are also struggling to plan for winter. We’ll look at whether federal and state government can ease the concern about heating costs.VPR News
Douglas, Sanders agree that windfall profits tax on oil companies should be debated
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Governor Jim Douglas says the rising cost of energy is the biggest economic issue facing Vermont. He thinks Congress should consider imposing a windfall profits tax on the nation’s major oil companies. Douglas says he’s disappointed that Senate Republican leaders blocked a vote on and energy bill that included the tax. VPR’s Bob Kinzel reports.VPR News
