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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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is the same gas we put into our cars the same gas they we are going to use to heat our homes in the winter time?

if so i am doomed...

global warning is a good thing?
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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No.

Homes are generally heated with natural gas (methane), propane, or heating oil. Most commercial methane comes from natural gas fields, propane is produced from both natural gas and petroleum, and heating oil is produced from petroleum.

So, even though you don't heat your home with gasoline, the increases in crude oil prices and natural gas prices will likely result in a higher heating bill next winter.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Just burn some logs.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by skibum,Jun 12 2008, 05:41 PM
Just burn some logs.
actually wood burning is illegal in some places now.

Just run around in circles to keep warm. YOu'll also get exercise and lose weight and feel healthier.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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Magician nailed it. All of the futures for the most common heating fuels (propane, fuel oil and natural gas) are all up at least 30%. Which means that you will most certainly be paying more this coming winter as compared to last winter. Maybe a lot more.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by s2000raj,Jun 12 2008, 05:51 PM
Just run around in circles to keep warm. YOu'll also get exercise and lose weight and feel healthier.
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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AZ 65 degree winters FTW











No comment on the 110 degree summers
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 01:19 PM
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it's a dry heat
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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under the sheet
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