17.04.2023
The Government has announced it is expanding the scheme offering households using alternative fuels £200 in energy bills support¨C14C
The announcement means more households using heating oil, LPG, biomass and other alternative fuels will receive £200 in energy bills support, thanks to the government’s expansion.¨C15C
Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps has increased the period of time that applicants can evidence purchase of alternative fuels, by 3 months to June 2022, instead of September 2022.¨C16C
This allows households who purchased fuel in bulk ahead of the winter are able to receive the £200 energy bill support they are entitled to.¨C17C
Those eligible for £200 Alternative Fuel Payment can now apply using receipts from June 2022 – a 3-month extension – until May 2023. This is to recognise that many will have bought fuel ahead of winter price rises – and it is right that these households aren’t penalised.¨C18C
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