Collins, King urge feds to release heating oil supply amid price surge

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: September 23, 2026

Words: 401

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King of Maine are calling on the federal government to release reserve heating oil as fuel prices continue to surge while temperatures drop.

In a letter to President Donald Trump Tuesday, the senators urged him to release supply from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve to “protect Mainers from the very high prices that are imposing a difficult financial burden.”

The reserve holds 1 …

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