Nearly 20,000 households eligible for £250 to help with heating bills
Summary
The Welsh government announced a £130m support package, including £250 payments for up to 20,000 low-income households that use heating oil or LPG and qualify for Council Tax Reduction. The package also extends a £100 energy payment, provides support for bus operators and gives councils funds to help households facing hardship.Key Facts
- £5m will fund £250 payments for eligible households that rely on heating oil or LPG.
- Up to 20,000 households may qualify for the heating-fuel payment.
- Eligibility for the £250 payment depends on income-based Council Tax Reduction and use of heating oil or LPG.
- The package extends the £100 household energy payment to people eligible for council tax relief, regardless of council tax band.
- £8m will help councils support households in financial hardship that are not covered by other schemes.
- £7m will support bus operators facing high fuel costs and help protect passengers from fare increases.
- The Welsh government said the full package adds £130m of support for households and communities.
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