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Mon, 16 Mar 2026

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 Oil crisis leaving people unable to heat their homes

A couple is forced to pay more than double after being left without enough fuel to heat their home.

* A couple had their heating oil order cancelled and were forced to pay £750, nearly double the initial quote of £323.
* Some households in rural Wales are struggling with high oil prices, with some paying £1.40 per litre.
* The UK government has announced a package of support for vulnerable households affected by the price surge, but it is unclear how many will be eligible.
* Two men from Carmarthenshire and Herefordshire described their struggles to cope with the rising costs, including having to turn off their heating and dress warmly in their homes.