Government Funding Announcement

Information about the Funding Announced by the Government yesterday, due to the current Market Turmoil.

We wanted to update you on how the funding will work, which was announced yesterday by the government. It wasn’t too clear initially if it applied to the LPG markets, but we can now confirm it does apply.

England: From 1 April – apply to your council’s ‘Crisis and Resilience Fund’

  • The Crisis and Resilience Fund had already been due to replace the existing Household Support Fund from this date. But the Government has now committed a total of £27 million via this scheme to be made available to support low-income families in England using oil heating. Here’s what we know…
  • Each local authority will determine its own eligibility criteria. Some local authorities may proactively target particular households or groups to make them aware of the support available, but you don’t need to wait for this.
  • Households using any type of domestic fuel for heating, cooking or lighting can apply. This includes those using LPG, for example.
  • Local authorities will determine how much support you can get. However, the Government says it should be enough for you to top-up your heating oil to ensure you don’t lose access to your heating and hot water.
  • Each council should have a dedicated webpage where you can apply.
  • Successful applicants should receive funds within 48 hours of applying.
  • This funding is due to end on 31 March 2027.

Scotland: There are no details yet on how the funding will be distributed in Scotland. 

  • A spokesperson for the Scottish Government said it “will swiftly analyse the specifics” and will “work at pace to assess how it would be best distributed”. It added that it will set out the details of this “soon”.

We hope you found this information useful.

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