This winter, expect the cost of heating to be higher, regardless of the energy source. We correctly warned of high fuel pricing last year, and we're back again, this time with a more severe warning.
If dual-fuel boiler owners choose this winter to burn gas instead of oil, peak gas demand may be driven higher than last year. With industrial demand for gas returning due to economic recovery in some areas, about the only way that situation will be avoided is if we see a really warm winter.