Households in Scotland can apply for £300 of support with their bills.  

The Scottish Government’s Emergency Heating Oil Scheme is available to users of both heating oil and LPG who are struggling with recent price increases.

Payments will be made directly to suppliers, where possible, to help qualifying households to place an order.

The Scottish Government is more than doubling the contribution which was made by the UK Government from £4.6million to £10million.

The scheme, is administered by Advice Direct Scotland, and is expected to run for up to six months with two opportunities to apply during that period.

How to apply

More details of eligibility criteria and how to apply click on this link: homeheatingadvice.scot

Applications can be made by clicking the button on the website. You can also call 0800 048 7413. Phone lines are expected to be extremely busy.

The emergency financial support has been caused by the world energy crisis due to the US/Israel War of Choice with Iran, and the Iranian response to severely limit the vessels which can pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Energy infrastructure has also been damaged in the region.

Housing Secretary in the Scottish Government Màiri McAllan said:

“We know that the sudden rise in heating oil and LPG prices due to global events has come as a shock to many people, particularly in rural and island areas.

“The UK Government announced just £4.6 million of support for Scotland. This was insufficient so we are more than doubling it to £10 million. Given the urgency of the situation as a result of the ongoing conflict in the middle east.

“This represents an immediate response by the Scottish Government to the present crisis and will ensure help is provided as quickly as possible to those in greatest need.”

And Andrew Bartlett, Chief Executive of Advice Direct Scotland, added:

“We are pleased to support this fund which is designed to help low‑income and vulnerable households across Scotland.”