Help for people who use heating oil is on the way
Summary
North Lincolnshire Council is helping people who use heating oil to heat their homes by offering financial support for their bills. This help comes after oil prices rose sharply due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, and it is aimed at households without price protections like those on gas and electricity.Key Facts
- More than 600 households in North Lincolnshire have signed up to get help with heating oil costs.
- The government announced £50 million in support for households struggling with high heating oil prices.
- Heating oil prices have risen sharply because of the war in Iran.
- People using heating oil do not have price caps like gas or electricity users.
- Some households have seen their heating oil bills double or have had trouble getting oil supplies.
- Households can register online for financial support or get help at local community hubs.
- The support program should begin before the end of the month.
- The council encourages residents who use heating oil to apply for this help soon.
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