With winter approaching, households across Somerset who rely on heating oil could be eligible for around £600 of financial support towards their heating costs.
There are around 29,300 households in Somerset that rely solely on oil to heat their homes or water. Many are in rural areas and may be on a low or limited income.
Heating oil prices can also change quickly. Unlike gas and electricity, the heating oil market is unregulated, meaning changes in wholesale prices can be passed directly on to households.
Could you be eligible?
The Heating Oil Help scheme is available to households who:
• Have a low or limited income
• Use heating oil as their main source of heating or hot water
• Have less than 300 litres of oil remaining in their tank
The average household award is £600, which could make a significant difference as we head into the colder months.
Somerset Council has received £1.2 million through the Somerset Crisis and Resilience Fund to help households struggling with heating oil costs. The scheme is being delivered through an alliance of voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations, led by Citizens Advice Somerset.
How to apply
The quickest way to apply is online through Citizens Advice Somerset:
Heating Oil Help application
Apply online at Citizens Advice Somerset
If you cannot apply online or would like some help, you can call the free Adviceline on 0808 278 7842 and select option 3.
Please spread the word
If you know someone in the village who relies on heating oil and might be struggling with their heating costs, please pass this information on to them.
Support is available, but people need to apply to receive it.
The Heating Oil Help campaign is being supported by organisations including Connect Champions and Thrive Village Agents, alongside community organisations across Somerset.
Please share this information before winter arrives.
Information PDF – HERE
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