Distributional consequences of energy price increases for the nation's low-income households
Book
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OSTI ID:5352280
The impact of rising energy costs on low-income groups will produce a need gap of nearly $2 billion for those households spending over 14 percent of their income for home energy uses. Estimates of the energy assistance needed for home fuel for the poor in each state reveal variations in prices by fuel type and region, but show an increase for all low-income household. Percentage increases for oil exceed 50% in each region, while gas varies from 2 to 38% and electricity from -1 to 11% increase. The data are differentiated to identify those who are most in need and to define need prior to passing the legislation for allocating funds. 7 references, 3 figures, 4 tables. (DCK)
- OSTI ID:
- 5352280
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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