Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) -- The average homeowner or renter has no control over the market price of gas or electricity, and that can be the source of a lot of anxiety, especially when prices are on the rise.
Energy market analysts predict Canadian home energy costs will climb dramatically this winter, due to a combination of climate, domestic supply, global demand and other factors.
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