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Heating Oil Costs Put Susan Collins on Defensive in Maine Senate Race
Original: In Maine Senate Race, Spiking Heating Oil Costs Put Susan Collins on Defensive https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/us/mai
Soaring home heating oil prices have become a central issue in Maine's US Senate race, with incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins facing pressure from her challenger over energy costs. Maine is heavily reliant on heating oil, making spiking prices a pocketbook concern for voters heading into the election.
Why now: Maine's heavy dependence on heating oil makes rising prices a potent election issue for voters.
Susan CollinsMaineUnited States Senate
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- In Maine Senate Race, Spiking Heating Oil Costs Put Susan Collins on Defensive https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/us/maine-senate-collins-jackson-oil.html # Politics # Energy # Elections · nyt_homepage@robot.villas · 3
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