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Government announces support for heating oil customers

Posted on 18th Mar 2026
The government announced support for heating oil customers in the wake of rising oil prices caused by the US-Israel conflict with Iran. National Energy Action says, ‘Today’s announcement recognises just how exposed heating oil households are.’
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Price cap to fall but energy bills still ‘far from affordable’

Posted on 25th Feb 2026
The energy price cap is falling from 1 April, energy regulator Ofgem has announced today.
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Newcastle charity’s Walk for Warmth to show support for fuel poor

Posted on 19th Feb 2026
Newcastle-based National Energy Action’s third annual Walk for Warmth will be taking place this Saturday (21 February). 
Nation / Region: Newcastle, North East,
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Tags: Fuel Poverty, Fundraising
National charity comments on launch of new Fuel Poverty Strategy for England
National charity comments on launch of new Fuel Poverty Strategy for England
Post on 11th Feb 2021
Today UK Government published its long-awaited Fuel Poverty Strategy for England.
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Fuel Poverty, Policy, UK Government
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Energy suppliers to strengthen support for struggling energy customers
Energy suppliers to strengthen support for struggling energy customers
Post on 19th Oct 2020
NEA has today welcomed Ofgem’s decision to ensure all energy suppliers across Great Britain provide more support for customers struggling in debt, identify pre-payment customers who run out of credit and offer appropriate forms of advice and support.
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Fuel Poverty, Consumer Protection, Ofgem, Fuel Debt, Energy Markets, News Release
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How to get involved with Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
How to get involved with Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
Post on 09th Oct 2020
Friday 27 November will mark Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 2020 and we have never needed your support more to get key messages out to vulnerable people this winter.
Nation / Region: Wales , Northern Ireland
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Fuel Poverty, Campaigns
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Welsh Government releases new plan to end misery of cold homes
Welsh Government releases new plan to end misery of cold homes
Post on 30th Sep 2020
The Welsh Government has published a consultation on plans to tackle fuel poverty in Wales. NEA Cymru welcomes the opportunity to make sure this is the strongest possible response to the misery of cold homes in Wales.
Nation / Region: Wales
Content Type:News
Energy Efficiency, Fuel Poverty, News Release
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Llywodraeth Cymru yn rhyddhau cynllun newydd i ddod â diflastod cartrefi oer i ben
Llywodraeth Cymru yn rhyddhau cynllun newydd i ddod â diflastod cartrefi oer i ben
Post on 30th Sep 2020
Heddiw mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi cyhoeddi ymgynghoriad ar gynlluniau i daclo tlodi tanwydd yng Nghymru. Mae NEA Cymru yn croesawu’r cyfle i sicrhau mai hwn fydd yr ymateb cryfaf posib i ddiflastod cartrefi oer yng Nghymru.
Nation / Region: Wales
Content Type:News
Energy Efficiency, Fuel Poverty, Cymraeg, News Release
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Frontline organisations warn of a difficult winter ahead for fuel poor households if urgent action isn’t taken
Frontline organisations warn of a difficult winter ahead for fuel poor households if urgent action isn’t taken
Post on 19th Sep 2020
A new report released today warns of significant hardship for fuel poor households in the coming winter, as a potent combination of higher energy use resulting from staying at home for longer is mixed with reductions in income.
Nation / Region: Northern Ireland , Wales , UK , Scotland
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Fuel Poverty, Impacts, Policy & Research
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