Council confirms £300 heating oil support
Summary
North Lincolnshire Council will give £300 to households that use heating oil to help with rising energy costs. This support is because heating oil prices are not controlled like gas and electricity prices, and many people are facing higher bills.Key Facts
- The council is providing £300 to eligible households that rely on heating oil.
- Heating oil prices are not capped by the regulator Ofgem, unlike gas and electricity.
- The support is meant to help with sharp price increases caused partly by the Iran war.
- The government announced about £50 million to help households struggling with heating oil costs.
- North Lincolnshire Council aims to be generous with the funding due to pressure on rural households.
- Eligible households who registered interest are being contacted by the council.
- Payments will be sent directly to bank accounts.
- This support focuses on helping older people and those on fixed incomes who face greater difficulty with cost rises.
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