A brutal winter heating bill is coming for some homes

Americans could pay far more to heat their homes with oil this winter than last, a new analysis reviewed by Axios shows, as volatile energy markets and the Iran War deepen the affordability crisis.Why it matters: Heating bills are eating into household budgets before winter sets in, with stark divides between fuel types.By the numbers: Families that heat with oil could pay about 50% more this winter than last, according to estimates from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), up from its 31.3% projection in mid-September.The average cost of heating a home with oil is exp