Assistance for oil burners

[Gone West]

It would appear that the government is going to help households that use oil for heating, to the tune of £100, on top of the £400 already allocated for gas/electricity. As yet there aren't any more details as to how it will be paid, but I guess it would have to be a voucher scheme for households registered with a supplier.

[ProDave]

1)  we were never "registered" with a supplier. Each year when it needed filling we phoned them all and whoever was cheapest got the order.

 

2) Watch out now for the scams that I am sure will appear "we have identified you as eligible for the oil grant scheme, click here to register"

[Gone West]

5 hours ago, ProDave said:

1)  we were never "registered" with a supplier. Each year when it needed filling we phoned them all and whoever was cheapest got the order.

 

2) Watch out now for the scams that I am sure will appear "we have identified you as eligible for the oil grant scheme, click here to register"

My guess is you will have to register with a supplier who will give you a voucher/discount so no cash is involved. As you say plenty of scams with cash.

[JohnMo]

Are you sure that this isn't just a Northern Ireland thing?  Not UK wide.

[Gone West]

47 minutes ago, JohnMo said:

Are you sure that this isn't just a Northern Ireland thing?  Not UK wide.

It was on the Martin Lewis money tips website. I will check but I thought it was UK wide.

[Gone West]

Just checked and it doesn't mention NI.

 

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/cheap-heating-oil/