Heating oil costs $6 a gallon. Now CT is asking Washington for more help

After tonight's storms comes the cold weather, and if you haven't filled up your home heating oil tank yet, oh, get ready for sticker shock. Yeah, last November, the average price was $3.57 a gallon here in Connecticut. Now, it's nearly twice that, almost $6. And those prices are leading to a big jump in applications for assistance. But Governor Ned Lamont is worried, saying that there won't be enough money to go around. News 12's John Craven tells us why. It's time to fill up your heating oil tank and this winter it'll cost you a lot probably like at least 1500 or 1100 a month. The war in Iran has dramatically raised oil prices. In Connecticut, that's led to a 12% jump in people turning to programs that help cover the cost. The war in Ukraine has jacked the price of heating your home almost double compared to a year ago, so I know we've got to do more. Governor Lamont already tapped an emergency fund, but he and other New England governors are asking Congress to commit an extra $3 billion to LIHEAP, the low-income energy assistance program. Connecticut may also make it easier for families to qualify for assistance. It'd be nice, you know, have more money for things you need. If you're thinking of waiting out these high oil prices, experts say you might be out of luck. Anyone that heats with home heating oil. You know, you might not be out of the woods, though, until December or January. For some homeowners, that might mean throwing on an extra sweater. Sometimes setting the thermostat a little bit, one or two notches lower than they would normally, and just adjusting so that they can save where they can. I mean, you still have to heat your house. A house that's a lot more expensive to heat. John Craven, News 12.