Reeves says UK is preparing targeted help for households facing higher heating oil costs
The Facts
- Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the UK government is considering targeted support for households facing higher energy costs, with particular attention to those relying on heating oil.
- Reeves said in an interview with The Times that she has “found the money” for support and that the Treasury is looking at “different options” to help vulnerable households.
- Reeves indicated the support would be targeted rather than universal, saying universal help for all households would be unaffordable.
- Heating oil is not covered by Ofgem’s energy price cap, unlike gas and electricity bills.
- Multiple outlets reported that a support package related to heating oil is expected to be announced next week.
- Reports said around 1.5 million UK households rely on heating oil and have faced sharp cost increases since the start of the Middle East crisis.
Context
Who is the planned support aimed at?
Reeves said the government is looking at targeted support for poorer or vulnerable households, especially those who rely on heating oil and are exposed to price spikes. Reuters,Bloomberg Business
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