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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: North East, Newcastle,
Content Type: News
Tags: Fuel Poverty, Fundraising
Changes to the Energy Price Guarantee
Changes to the Energy Price Guarantee
Post on 18th Oct 2022
On Monday 17 October 2022 the new Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announced that there will be key changes to the Energy Price Guarantee, which capped the unit cost making the average annual energy bill £2,500.
Nation / Region: UK
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Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 2021
Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 2021
Post on 16th Dec 2021
“My teenager covers himself in layers to keep warm …”
Nation / Region: Northern Ireland , Wales , UK , Scotland
Content Type:News
Energy Efficiency, Energy Tariffs, Cold Homes, Health, Fuel Debt, Blog, Family
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Helping the poorest survive the energy crisis this winter
Helping the poorest survive the energy crisis this winter
Post on 24th Sep 2021
A blog by Peter Smith, Director of Policy and Advocacy at National Energy Action
Nation / Region: Northern Ireland , Wales , UK
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Warm Homes Week – what a time to hold a fuel poverty conference
Warm Homes Week – what a time to hold a fuel poverty conference
Post on 23rd Sep 2021
Blog by Adam Scorer, Chief Executive
Nation / Region: Northern Ireland , Wales , UK
Content Type:News
News, News Release, Blog
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Budget 2021 – Fuel Poverty
Budget 2021 – Fuel Poverty
Post on 04th Mar 2021
Yesterday’s Budget had no mention, let alone additional spending commitments, to help end fuel poverty or improve domestic energy efficiency.
Nation / Region: UK
Content Type:News
Policy and Advocacy, Blog, Budget
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