Maine Heating Prices Climb Somewhat as December Arrives

The Maine Governor's Energy Office says heating prices have climbed slightly in the last two weeks.

The office says the average price for heating oil rose 2 cents over the past week to $2.04 per gallon. Kerosene prices also rose 2 cents to $2.56 and propane prices climbed 2 cents to $2.31 per gallon.

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries says it plans to implement a production cut. The energy office says it's unclear whether that will make a different for the price of heating fuel for Maine residents.

Northern Maine had a higher average at $2.20 per gallon for heating oil. The highest heating oil price in the state was $2.35 per gallon.

The prices reflect a Nov. 28 survey.A— UGUSTA, Maine (AP)