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Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs
The UK government will provide £53 million to support 1.5 million heating oil users facing doubled prices due to Middle East conflict-driven supply disruptions.
- On Monday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced £53 million in immediate support for 1.5 million households reliant on heating oil, targeting those most exposed to price spikes caused by the war in the Middle East.
- Heating oil prices have doubled since the crisis began as Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz restricts global supply; these households, largely in rural areas and Northern Ireland, remain excluded from the standard energy price cap.
- Treasury officials have "found the money" to fund this support package, Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed, while Prime Minister Starmer warned suppliers that "there will be legal action" if firms cancel orders or unfairly hike prices.
- Regulators are keeping a close watch on fuel costs to prevent profiteering as the government considers further measures if the conflict continues; Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said Britain is "intensively" looking at ways to help reopen the route.
- While US President Donald Trump called for warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, the UK continues to resist direct naval deployment, with defence sources suggesting Britain might instead deploy mine-hunting drones to ensure the route remains open.
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