WASHINGTON (AP) — The dramatic drop in world oil prices means a break this winter in heating costs, although households will still be paying more than they did last winter, the government says. Gasoline prices, which have declined by nearly 50 percent since July, are expected to remain relatively low, averaging $2.

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