Rural communities exposed to heating oil costs, minister says
Some people say they are finding it hard to heat their homes after increases in heating oil costs fuelled by the US-Israeli war with Iran.
TL;DR
- Heating oil costs have risen by up to 82% since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
- Residents in rural areas, particularly those off-grid, are disproportionately affected.
- Individuals are delaying heating oil purchases or cutting back on usage due to high prices.
- The government has announced plans to regulate the heating oil market and review minimum order levels.
- Some residents are not hopeful that government measures will lower costs.