In its weekly heating fuel price survey, the Governor's Energy Office said heating oil was selling for 7 cents more a gallon than it was a week ago.

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ Maine energy officials say heating oil prices continue to rise.

In its weekly heating fuel price survey, the Governor's Energy Office said heating oil was selling for a statewide average of $3.83 a gallon on Tuesday. That's up 7 cents from a week ago.

Propane rose 2 cents to $2.74 a gallon, while kerosene jumped 6 cents to $4.30 a gallon.

As usual, the highest prices are in northern Maine, with the lowest prices being found in the southwestern part of the state.