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The increase expected in natural gas prices locally, and around the world is partly attributed to the global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Senator is among lawmakers now calling for increased support for LIHEAP, including at least $10 million in emergency funding.

Households can apply for a second emergency benefit through the Home Energy Assistance Program - or HEAP - if they are in danger of running out of fuel or having their utility service shut off and have already received assistance this winter.

Home Energy Assistance Program is a federally funded program meant to help low-income households pay for heat during the winter.

ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) - As temperatures remain steady about 90 degrees, some emergency rooms in the region have seen more patients coming in with heat related illness.