Firewood

Firewood Prices Up in US
Weather.com, September 26, 2000

Using firewood to heat your home this winter may no longer be a bargain, at least not in Vermont. Soaring oil prices are driving up demand for alternative heating systems, such as woodburning stoves and fireplaces. Officials say the recent wet weather also has kept firewood dealers from cutting wood. In short, supply isn't keeping up with demand and prices are going up. Some dealers are reportedly charging as much as $200 for a cord of wood. That's about double what it used to cost.