energy information administration short term outlook november 2004 1 winter fuels update figure higher oil prices in this raised our projections for heating and propane household fuel expenditures by typical northeastern households are now expected to average about 37 percent above last s levels compared previous projection of a 28 increase with residential averaging 88 per gallon the october march period heated can expect see increased 26 22 projected month increases natural gas remain same as at 15 crude petroleum products figures 2 8 us spot west texas intermediate wti have ranged from under 49 barrel over 56 3 weeks price fourth quarter is just 51 20 than 2003 5