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Help for households with oil heating

The Government has provided additional funding through the Crisis and Resilience Fund to support low‑income households that rely on heating oil and are struggling with rising costs. If you are facing a heating oil crisis and cannot afford an urgent top‑up, you may be eligible for support. Find out more information.

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    Use the Homewise tool to get free personalised recommendations on how to make your home more efficient and cheaper to run.
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