I'm thinking people are going to be shocked at their furnace oil bill in places that rely on oil for heat. It will probably double.
People who buy energy in advance will be warned. Most people in Germany rent their flat and pay for heating and electricity only once a year (with advance payments of 1/12 of the last bill per month) - some say that up to 20% will default and that the government should help.
my oil supplier was and is still limiting ppl to 150 gallons/delivery unless they specifically request more because of price shock. Spent just under $700.
so ya this winter, unless there is a drastic improvement or we discover zero point energy rates are going to be nutty.
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