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Heating oil customers to receive compensation for price hikes during conflict
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HEAT PUMP GRANT: Welsh homes on heating oil offered £9,000 to switch — as oil prices bite
Thousands of Welsh households still heating their homes with oil are being offered £9,000 to switch to a heat pump, the UK government has announced.
From 21 July, the government said, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant will rise by £1,500 — from £7,500 to £9,000 — specifically for households swapping an oil boiler for a heat pump.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said leaflets explaining how to claim would land on the doormats of around 10,000 eligible Welsh homes this week.
It is aimed at rural households off the gas grid — common across Carmarthenshire, Gower and rural Pembrokeshire — who have no mains gas and have been left exposed to sharp swings in the price of heating oil.
That pressure is something this site has reported on repeatedly. Earlier this year, oil thieves were targeting Welsh homes as prices climbed, and a Llanelli haulier said the fuel crisis was adding £64,000 a week to its costs.
The government said the bigger grant would shield families from fossil fuel price spikes and give them more certainty over their bills.
Minister for Energy Consumers Martin McCluskey said the government was determined to bring bills down, but acknowledged that “the war in the Middle East has hit households on heating oil especially hard.”
He said the scheme would help thousands of families in Wales “switch to clean heat to protect them from volatile fossil fuels.”
Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens said Wales had a high number of households relying on heating oil, many of them “feeling the pressure of rising bills caused by global fossil fuel price spikes.”
She said the grant would be available to households across Wales and would help make energy “cleaner and more secure, while also protecting people’s pockets.”
Not everyone is convinced it goes far enough. Matt Copeland, head of policy at the charity National Energy Action, welcomed the move but warned that many families were still bracing to ration their heating this winter.
“The real test will be whether this support reaches those most at risk and makes homes genuinely affordable to heat,” he said.
One Carmarthenshire homeowner who has already made the switch said it had transformed his home.
Adrian, who lives in a detached stone house built in the 1800s, turned to a heat pump when his oil boiler died and replacing it would have meant moving the oil tank into the middle of his driveway.
Adrian’s 1800s stone home in Carmarthenshire, now heated by a heat pump. (Image: getaheatpump.org.uk)“We weren’t eco warriors,” he said. “We had to bite the bullet and look at other options.”
He said the work took about three days, and the house was now kept at a steady 19°C while he worked from home.
“The house has never been so warm,” he said. “We’ve got down to -6°C this winter and it was still warm in the house. The technology is amazing… I would say to go for it.”
The government said the grant uplift sat alongside its wider Warm Homes Plan, which it said would roll out clean technology to millions of homes.
Eligible households can check the scheme and find an accredited installer through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Related stories from Swansea Bay News
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#airSourceHeatPump #BoilerUpgradeScheme #energyBills #heatPumps #heatingOil #JoStevensMP
The wider fuel-security backdrop to the heating oil squeeze. -
Fuel Costs Reach Half-Decade Peak; Households Face Budget Strain
Why are heating oil prices at a 5-year high on 23 May 2026? Learn how this cost increase impacts residential heating budgets and your monthly bills.
#heatingoil, #fuelcosts, #cso, #householdbudget, #energyprices
https://newsletter.tf/heating-oil-prices-reach-5-year-high-may-2026/
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Domestic fuel oil prices have hit their highest point since 2021. This is a significant increase compared to the average costs seen over the last five years.
#heatingoil, #fuelcosts, #cso, #householdbudget, #energyprices
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/898878/ Northern Ireland Executive agrees additional £19.2m to help with fuel costs #CostOfLiving #EmmaLittlePengelly #Energy #EnergyPrices #FuelPoverty #FuelVoucher #FuelPrices #GordonLyons #HeatingOil #MichelleO'Neill #NorthernIreland #SirKeirStarmer #UK #UnitedKingdom
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“HEATING CRISIS HITTING US HARD”: Carmarthenshire families ‘forced to pay triple’ as oil reliance laid bare
The figures have sparked calls for urgent action from independent Senedd candidate Carl Peters-Bond, who warned families are being left with “no choice but to absorb soaring prices.”
Villages among worst hit in Wales
Data highlighted by the BBC shows just how exposed parts of the county are:
- 69% of households in Llannon, Cross Hands and Pen-y-groes rely on oil
- 65% in Abergwili, Llanegwad and Carmel
- 41% in Llanddarog, Llangyndeyrn and Ferryside
Across Wales, around 7% of homes depend on oil — but that figure jumps dramatically in rural areas like Carmarthenshire.
Bills double — and supplies dry up
The warning comes as families across Wales report being left without heating or forced to pay sky-high prices.
In one case reported by the BBC, a family saw a £323 oil order cancelled — only to be forced to pay £750 elsewhere.
Meanwhile, a man in Garnant said his annual bill could soar from £1,000 to £3,000, adding: “The heating has gone off… I’m basically having to dress up and keep moving.”
“People have no choice”
Peters-Bond said the crisis is already biting in Carmarthenshire:
“This crisis is hitting Carmarthenshire directly. When two-thirds of households in some communities rely on oil, people have no choice but to absorb soaring prices.”
He said funding announced by the UK Government must be targeted at rural areas first.
£3.8m for Wales — but who gets it?
The UK Government has unveiled a £53 million support package for households hit by rising oil prices — with £3.8 million allocated to Wales.
But Peters-Bond warned the money must not get lost in bureaucracy:
“The UK Government has released funding — now the Welsh Government must make sure every penny of that £3.8m reaches the rural households who need it most.”
“Competition won’t fix this”
While industry bodies have welcomed a review into oil pricing, Peters-Bond said that won’t help families stuck off the gas grid:
“Rural families aren’t choosing oil because it’s cheap — they’re choosing it because they’ve been left without options. Competition only works when people can switch.”
Calls for urgent action
He is now calling for:
- Emergency financial support for oil-dependent households
- A major retrofit programme to help homes switch to cheaper, greener heating
- A long-term plan to reduce reliance on volatile oil markets
Global crisis hitting local homes
The surge in prices has been linked to rising global oil costs amid conflict in the Middle East — with experts warning the situation could worsen heading into winter.
And for many in rural Carmarthenshire, the message is clear: without urgent help, the coming months could be even tougher.
“You can’t copy-and-paste urban policies onto rural Wales,” Peters-Bond added.
“Carmarthenshire needs solutions designed for Carmarthenshire.”Related stories from Swansea Bay News
Police warn oil‑heated homes to secure supplies
Officers urge vigilance after a rise in thefts from outdoor tanks.Most home insurance covers loss of domestic oil
New analysis shows 90% of policies include protection for stolen fuel.Homeowners urged to check oil tanks
#CarlPetersBond #Carmarthenshire #costOfLiving #costOfLivingCrisis #CrossHands #energy #energyBills #Garnant #heatingOil #oilPrices #ruralWales #SeneddElection #SouthWestWales #UKGovernment #WalesNews #WelshGovernment
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RURAL CRIME WAVE: Warning as ‘oil thieves’ target Welsh homes amid price spike
The alert comes as the UK Government confirmed a £3.8 million emergency funding boost for Wales to help families struggling with the “surging” cost of keeping their homes warm.
With kerosene prices currently double that of crude oil, rural homes have become a prime target for gangs who can drain a family’s entire winter supply in just minutes.
Former Welsh Conservative leader and farmer Andrew RT Davies has called for an urgent deployment of police resources to protect vulnerable communities from the “deeply concerning” threat.
Mr Davies, who represents rural areas in the Vale of Glamorgan, said: “It’s deeply concerning to hear thieves are seeking to profit off the back of heating oil price increases.”
He added: “Police resources must be deployed towards preventing this, and protecting rural communities across Wales. Officers serving rural communities work incredibly hard, but they need support and resources to protect against this threat.”
The Countryside Alliance has also re-issued its oil theft prevention guide, warning that thieves are “on the prowl” as the value of the fuel hits record highs.
The group warns that modern thieves are increasingly sophisticated, often using small pumps and vans to drain thousands of pounds worth of fuel in a single raid.
Unlike gas and electricity customers, those who heat their homes with oil are not covered by the energy price cap. This means rural households are exposed to more immediate and brutal price hikes without the same safety nets as those on the grid.
Many of the most vulnerable households in Wales are forced to pay an upfront lump sum to top up their tanks just to maintain basic heating and hot water.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that the new £50 million UK-wide support package will include £3.8 million specifically for Wales, distributed via the devolved government.
Ms Reeves said: “Heating oil prices have spiked sharply, and I know that for families in rural communities that is a real and urgent problem.”
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has also promised a crackdown on “unfair practices” in the industry, with plans to regulate the sector and introduce a new ombudsman.
The government intends to introduce new consumer protections, including a strengthened Code of Practice to provide greater flexibility on delivery volumes and improved price transparency.
A new “Priority Customers Register” is also being explored, which would ensure that vulnerable households are eligible for prioritised support during times of disruption.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has also been asked to remain “vigilant” across heating oil prices to tackle any unjustified increases or profiteering.
The funding boost follows other major support for Carmarthenshire, which recently saw a £10m boost for storm recovery after devastating floods.
Householders are being urged to take immediate steps to secure their tanks, including installing heavy-duty locks, motion-sensor lighting, and electronic oil level gauges that trigger an alarm if levels drop suddenly.
The Countryside Alliance also recommends that residents in isolated areas join local “Farm Watch” or “Rural Watch” schemes to share information on suspicious vehicles.
With winter drawing to a close but prices remaining volatile, the message from leaders is clear: stay vigilant and look out for your neighbours.
#AndrewRTDavies #costOfLiving #CountrysideAlliance #energyCrisis #heatingOil #ruralCrime #Wales #WelshNews -
“The #carbontax has added more than 17 cents per litre to #gasoline in most #provinces, so drivers should see an immediate drop at the pump when the new rate takes effect on April 1.
“Households using #naturalgas or #heatingoil can also expect lower monthly bills. A new report by Desjardins Economics predicts the price of natural gas will fall 12.8 per cent between March and April.”
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Why the carbon tax often costs more in Atlantic Canada
#Canada #CarbonPricing #ClimateChange #FossilFuels #NaturalGas #ClimatePolicies #CarbonTax #HeatingOil #Fairness #EnergyPolicy #CO2E #CO2 #NaturalGasFurnaces #WaterHeating #CAIP
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Why the carbon tax often costs more in Atlantic Canada
#Canada #CarbonPricing #ClimateChange #FossilFuels #NaturalGas #ClimatePolicies #CarbonTax #HeatingOil #Fairness #EnergyPolicy #CO2E #CO2 #NaturalGasFurnaces #WaterHeating #CAIP
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Global News BC: B.C. deserves relief on heating bills, too: Eby https://globalnews.ca/news/10059857/bc-carbon-tax-heating-bills/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #Environment #BCpolitics #Heatingoil #CarbonTax #Politics #DavidEby
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I've just bought some #heatingoil (rural, no gas); half a tank costs as much as a full tank a year ago, and the price went up between the quote and the next day when I ordered.