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UK considering targeted support for households as energy costs soar, Reeves says
About 1.5 million UK households relying on heating oil face doubled prices; Chancellor Reeves plans a targeted subsidy to assist those excluded from the energy price cap.
- On Monday, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said targeted support for heating‑oil households is being prepared, with Treasury officials modelling options via the Iran response board.
- The Joint Maritime Information Centre said there have been at least 20 incidents since March 1, pressuring supplies as Brent crude topped more than $100 a barrel and jet fuel surged about 80%.
- About 1.5 million heating‑oil households face doubled costs since the crisis began, with RAC data showing unleaded at 140.60p and diesel at 158.23p, adding nearly £9 to a typical fill-up.
- Reeves has stressed fiscal discipline and rejected an unaffordable blanket bailout, while unions and Labour members of parliament press for help as ministers met oil firm bosses and forecourt operators on Friday, warning against unfair pricing.
- From April 1, the typical dual‑fuel household cap is forecasted to fall, but Cornwall Insight predicts a 10% rise from July, potentially lifting the cap to 1,801.
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UK Considers Targeted Support For Households As Energy Costs Surge
British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves confirmed in an interview published Saturday that the government is seeking to provide "targeted" support to low-income households to mitigate the impact of the sharp rise in energy costs driven by conflict in the Middle East.Reeves told The Times that the government is exploring options to assist those most vulnerable to soaring energy prices, particularly those relying on heating oil, but ruled…
·Dubai, United Arab Emirates (the)
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Rachel Reeves looking at ways to help with energy costs amid Middle East crisis
The Chancellor said she would give support 'to those who really need it', with a package of help for people who rely on heating oil – which is not covered by the energy price cap – expected next week
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