While many motorists can reduce their driving to avoid high gasoline prices, the lawmakers said heating oil consumers can't cut back on heating their home during the cold months.

CNN: US lawmakers urge firms to produce more heating oil

Over six million households in England already plan to cut back on their heating this winter because they are worried about affording their bills, according to Audrey Gallagher of the government-sponsored watchdog Consumer Focus.

BBC: British Gas vehicle and employee