Woman 'scared to turn heating on' due to oil cost
Summary
A woman in Devon is afraid to turn on her heating because the cost of heating oil has almost doubled in six months. The rising prices are causing hardship for people who rely on oil for heating, especially in rural areas with no gas supply.Key Facts
- Roslynn Garner-Gatley, 76, uses oil for all her heating and hot water because she has no gas supply.
- Six months ago, 500 litres of oil cost about £317 plus VAT; now it costs around £600 plus VAT.
- She has changed her habits to save money, like going to bed early, using a hot water bottle, and only heating water when needed.
- Heating fuel costs have risen by up to 82% since the start of the US-Israeli war involving Iran.
- The government plans to improve rules for the heating oil market, promote competition, and provide better customer compensation.
- Local councils in Cornwall and Devon have crisis funds to help households struggling with high heating oil costs.
- Cornwall Council has distributed over £415,000 to households and plans to give more support.
- Devon’s crisis fund, about £8.4 million yearly, helps low-income families with essential costs they cannot afford.
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