Oil and gas futures opened higher as theoretical tensions in President Trump's energy policy just got very real, very fast. Why it matters: New tariffs on Canada and Mexico could raise gasoline and home heating costs in places — even though 10% Canadian energy tariffs are lower than the 25% applied to other goods.

The effects of tariffs will be felt all over the country, but they could be more acute in New England, which relies heavily on Canadian energy exports.

Tariffs on oil imports mean higher costs for making finished fuels like gasoline, much of which is likely to be passed along to U.S. consumers.

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, warned Americans in the certain regions may be most affected by tariffs on Canada. Here's what to know.

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, warned Americans in the Midwest, the Rockies and the Great Lakes regions may be most affected by tariffs on Canada.

While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.

The Trump administration’s plan to impose a 10 percent tariff on Canadian oil could lead to higher gasoline prices for U.S. consumers, particularly in regions that rely heavily on Canadian crude. The tariff,

If Republican President Donald Trump’s tariffs on oil and electricity imports from Canada are enacted next month, customers in the Northland could see energy prices increase. Tariffs of 10% on Canadian energy like oil,

Refineries in the Midwest, Great Lakes and Rockies rely more on the Canadian crude oil for sourcing oil for their refineries,” analyst Patrick De Haan said.