Summary
A family in Northwich, Cheshire, relies on oil for heating and has seen the price of oil double in two weeks after a war began in the Middle East. They are concerned about the high costs and the security of their oil supply as they have no alternative heating options.
Key Facts
- A family's heating oil price doubled in two weeks after a conflict started in the Middle East.
- The family's heating costs increased from 57p to 117p per litre of oil.
- They spent nearly £1,400 on oil, more than double what they paid less than a year ago for the same amount.
- They tried to order 1,000 litres of oil but could only receive 500 litres from their supplier.
- The family has no alternative heating source because their home is configured to use oil.
- There are concerns that a long conflict could further affect the security of oil supplies to their home.
- A local plan to provide a gas supply infrastructure did not happen.
