eia new releases d e p a r t m nt of n g y u i s te o f c energy information administration volume 3 1996 doe 0204 96 dist cat uc 950 national center 202 586 8800 internet mail infoctr gov low distillate stocks tight supplies pose challenge to us winter market despite lower demand for heating oil continued growth in diesel fuel transportation is expected bring about an overall increase total this according the based on latest statistics are projected be 19 million barrels below last year levels at beginning and anticipated peak 7 high home prices 9 cents per gallon 10 percent higher than even under normal weather conditions crude costs account 5 rela tively domestic supply situation evi dence