Heating Oil up 7 Cents in the Past Week

A Maine government survey says the average statewide cash price for heating oil climbed 7 cents in the past week. The Governor's Energy Office says the average price was $2.86 a gallon, up from $2.79 the previous week, according to the March 2 survey. The average kerosene price of $3.37 was 6 cents higher than a week ago. Propane prices stayed the same at an average of $2.71. Heating oil averaged $3.86 per gallon a year ago at this time, while kerosene was $4.32 and propane was $3.51. The highest price for heating oil in the state was $3.21 while the lowest price was $2.65. The average propane price topped out at $2.75 in central Maine. (AP)