Help for people who use heating oil is on the way

Help for people who use heating oil is on the wayJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDavid McKennaEast Yorkshire and LincolnshireNorth Lincolnshire CouncilHouseholds in North Lincolnshire who rely on heating oil are set to receive help with their bills.Unlike for those who use gas and electricity for their domestic fuel, prices for households using oil are not capped by regulator Ofgem.More than 600 households in the area have already registered for support, and North Lincolnshire Council is urging others to do so as soon as possible.In March, the government announced about £50m of support for households struggling with high heating oil costs, following sharp price rises resulting from the Iran war.Council leader Rob Waltham said: "We know this is hitting people in our rural communities hard – families who rely on heating oil don't have the same protections as those on mains gas."If you use heating oil then come forward – help will be available from the council."Since the start of the war, some people using heating oil have seen their bills double, had their orders cancelled or been unable to get supplies at all.Households can register online to receive information about the financial support available. People needing help completing the form can visit community hubs.The support scheme is expected to be in place before the end of the month.Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, and watch the latest episode of Look North.Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devicesMore on this story'Panic buying oil is causing supply crisis''Our heating oil's doubled in price in two weeks''Our smart heating costs too much to run'Related internet linksNorth Lincolnshire CouncilCost of Living North East Lincolnshire Council