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The government is allocating £50 million to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to assist households with heating oil costs. This comes as the Middle East crisis deepens, with residents urged to reach out to their local councils for support.
In a Sunday update, it emerged that the US and Iran had been unable to reach a ceasefire agreement, despite Vice President J.D. Vance travelling to broker a deal. As the ongoing Iran crisis continues to squeeze UK household finances, the DWP took to X, formerly Twitter, to announce: “The government is providing over £50m in immediate support for vulnerable households who use heating oil to heat their homes.”
It said: “Do you use heating oil? Support is available for rising costs. Contact your local council and check if you’re eligible.”
Labour Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said: “Heating oil prices have spiked sharply, and I know that for families in rural communities that is a real and urgent problem.
“That’s why we’re putting over £50 million of support to help the people who need it most, including funding for the Northern Ireland Executive to deliver support in Northern Ireland where this issue hits hardest.”
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said: “This government is committed to fighting people’s corner in tackling cost of living pressures.
“With this investment, alongside new measures to protect customers against any unfair practices, we are standing up for the British people.”
In England, funding will be distributed by local authorities via the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF), which became operational from 1 April , reports Birmingham Live.
