Council confirms £300 heating oil support

Hundreds of households in North Lincolnshire relying on heating oil will receive £300 in support from the district council, which says it is offering the most generous scheme of its kind [1]. Unlike gas and electricity, heating oil prices are not capped by regulator Ofgem, leaving off-grid consumers exposed to market volatility [1]. Council leader Rob Waltham stated, "Residents should not be left behind simply because they are off the gas grid" [1]. The support follows a UK government announcement in March of about £50m in aid for households struggling with high heating oil costs, a measure linked to sharp price rises resulting from the Iran war [1]. Waltham added, "While some councils have offered very limited support, we have been as generous as possible with the funding allocated to North Lincolnshire because we know the pressure many rural households are under" [1]. Eligible households that previously registered interest are being contacted, though applications remain open, with successful applicants receiving the £300 payment directly into their bank accounts [1].