Struggling families offered heating oil vouchers
Summary
Families in North Northamptonshire who use heating oil and have low oil levels can apply for a £150 emergency grant to help pay for heating oil. This support targets low-income and vulnerable households facing high prices due to recent increases caused by international conflicts.Key Facts
- The grant is £150 and is provided as a prepaid card through the Huggg voucher platform.
- Only households with oil tanks at 30% capacity or less qualify.
- The grant is for emergency heating oil needs, not regular or planned purchases.
- It is meant for families who cannot afford the minimum cost of an oil delivery.
- Heating oil prices increased sharply after the US-Israeli war involving Iran.
- Unlike gas and electricity, heating oil prices are not controlled by the UK energy regulator Ofgem.
- The support focuses on rural communities where heating oil is common.
- North Northamptonshire Council runs this program to prevent health or safety risks from lack of heating.
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