21.   And in the Northeast and Midwest, key regions in the presidential contest, the escalating cost of heating oil adds another dimension to the issue.

22.   And cold weather in Europe may curtail heating oil imports, traders said.

23.   And inventories of both heating oil and natural gas are well below expected winter demand.

24.   And low temperatures in Europe may be diverting cargoes of heating oil originally bound for the U.S.

25.   And the cost of running a home rose, reflecting higher prices for heating oil and natural gas, whose price fluctuates with that of petroleum.

26.   And rising prices for gasoline and heating oil have played a role, cutting into other family spending.

27.   And since the price of natural gas has also risen sharply this year, that is expected to add to demand for heating oil.

28.   And stockpiles are expected to fall further as refiners boost heating oil output.

29.   Another broker recalled a client whose grounds were damaged after a heating oil tank was punctured.

30.   As a result, they are eager to sell the heating oil now at a good price rather than waiting for a better price.