大多数美国家庭花在冬季能源上的费用大致相同或更少,但北方各州的天然气开支可能会上升。 Most U.S. households will spend similar or less on winter energy, but northern states may see gas bills rise.
与去年相比, 大部分美国家庭今年冬天将花在能源上的费用与去年相同或更少。 The Energy Information Administration predicts most US households will spend the same or less on energy this winter compared to last year. 然而,北方各州和中西部的寒冷天气可能导致取暖费用上涨,特别是在密歇根州、密苏里州、俄亥俄州、伊利诺伊州和堪萨斯州,天然气费用预计每月增加10至15美元。 However, colder weather in northern states and the Midwest may lead to higher heating bills, especially in Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Illinois, and Kansas, with an expected $10 to $15 increase in natural gas costs per month. 电力价格将上涨约2%,而供热油和丙烷价格预计保持稳定或下降。 Electricity prices are set to rise by about 2%, while heating oil and propane prices are expected to remain steady or decrease.