For immediate relief, cut back on the mileage and trysome damp heat: hot bathsorthe steam room. Heatingpadsand heat rubsmayhelp somewhat, but wet heat seems to workbetter than dry.
While many motorists can reduce their driving to avoid high gasoline prices, the lawmakers said heating oil consumers can't cutbackonheating their home during the cold months.
Over six million households in England already plan to cutbackon their heating this winter because they are worried about affording their bills, according to Audrey Gallagher of the government-sponsored watchdog Consumer Focus.