ELI5. Why do New England states use home heating oil while the rest of the country seems to use other sources?

Question

They’re not the coldest states. Does it have to do with infrastructure? Thanks. [http://nhenergy.blogspot.com/2014_01_01_archive.html?m=1](http://nhenergy.blogspot.com/2014_01_01_archive.html?m=1)

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Answer 1

Where I grew up was quite rural. Natural gas was not an option, so it was either wood or oil. Propane was also available, but mostly for stoves and water heaters, etc.