Fuel Poverty News Monitoring

Police investigate heating oil thefts as prices soar due to conflict

The price of kerosene – the fuel used for heating oil – has almost doubled since January, owing to the US-Israeli military action against Iran, prompting instability across global supply chains in the Middle East.   "Around 130,000 homes in Scotland …

News Analysis: Rising energy prices highlight need for greater gov't support in Britain

By Zhao Xiaona, Larry Neild LONDON, March 16 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday that the government will provide 53 million pounds (70.49 million U.S. dollars) in emergency funding to help vulnerable households cope with rising …

North Lanarkshire Council agrees further £200k investment in bid to tackle poverty across area

North Lanarkshire Council’s Tackling Poverty Team At its latest budget meeting, North Lanarkshire Council agreed to invest a further £200,000 in cost of living support in a bid to tackle poverty across the area. The local authority's Tackling Poverty …

£4.6 million help with heating oil bills ‘far too little’

There have been reports of huge increases in the price of heating oil. Picture: iStockHighland politicians have criticised the level of support proposed by the UK government for those facing huge hikes in heating oil bills as a result of the ongoing war in …

ECO4 scheme UK grants: How can I apply for free UK solar panels in 2026?

ECO4 is a government-backed energy-efficiency scheme aimed at helping low-income and vulnerable households improve their homes. The scheme has been extended and now ends on 31 December 2026, not 31 March 2026. It can fund free or subsidised upgrades such …

Keir Starmer told to 'stop preaching about net zero and commit to stopping fuel duty hike' after pledging to help ...

The Prime Minister should stop “preaching about net zero” and start protecting motorists from soaring costs, campaigners say. Sir Keir Starmer pledged this morning that he will help UK households with the cost of living amid the energy price spike caused …

Taoiseach says any supports to ease energy costs will be ‘targeted’

The Taoiseach has said the Government would “certainly want to help” people on lower incomes with the rising cost of energy but has stopped short of giving specific commitments. Speaking to journalists in Washington on Monday, Micheál Martin indicated that …

Government nearing decision on cost-of-living measures 'within days'

The Government will attempt to make the “best possible decisions” in the “coming days” amid rising pressure about the cost of living, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said. While both the Tánaiste and Taoiseach Micheál Martin refused to confirm what exact …

Two new energy bill rules for UK households from April 1

Two new energy bill rules for UK households from April 1 The Labour Party government is taking an average of £150 off the costs of energy bills from April, it has announced. Labour is doing TWO things to change energy bills for UK households from April 1, …

Farage Promises End to Fuel Poverty by Opening North Sea and Fracking, Slashing Green Levies

Nigel Farage’s Reform Party is paying for motorists to buy cut-rate fuel for one day to give a taste of what pump prices would look like if he were Prime Minister, stating he would slash green levies and subsidies. Reform UK’s Rob Jenrick updated the totem …

Major update on fuel duty hike as fresh energy bills package unveiled

Labour MPs in rural areas have warned that their constituents living in fuel poverty are unable to heat their homes(Image: Getty Images) Ministers may consider scrapping a planned fuel duty hike in response to the rising energy prices caused by the war in …

Keir Starmer to stage major intervention as spiralling energy bill fears rise

In a press conference in Downing Street, the PM will announce plans worth tens of millions of pounds to support people using heating oil(Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Keir Starmer will on Monday stage a major intervention to reassure British …

Macdonald accuses Scottish Government of lack of urgency in tackling fuel poverty

Looking back on the week: Council resignation, Women’s Aid survey, Bigton Bakery expansion

IT IS rarely a quiet week in the news in Shetland and the last seven days have proved no exception. The small team here at Shetland News has overseen around 50 stories, round-ups, letters and other contributions since Monday. The week kicked off on an …

Rachel Reeves is taking a gamble as the Gulf conflict hits energy prices

Targeted support for the poorest households who rely on heating oil is coming, we understand, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to make an announcement as soon as Monday. It follows calls from rural Labour MPs who have warned of constituents living in fuel …

When Muslim women vote, the UK far-right cries fraud

The idea of a Muslim woman being forced against her own will to vote against right-wing parties that do not represent her interests is being echoed across media channels, despite its inherent contradictions, writes Mariya bint Rehan. [GETTY] In an age of …

Mark Isherwood MS on hospital funding and fuel poverty in Wales

It was Eating Disorders Awareness Week and I called for a Welsh Government statement on eating disorders, noting that they affect at least 62,500 people across Wales and that charity ‘Beat’ is highlighting the urgent need to strengthen and standardise …

Poverty stricken terminally ill Scots must be given help to pay rocketing fuel bills

The Sunday Mail today launches a campaign demanding poverty stricken terminally ill Scots are given help to pay rocketing fuel bills. We are backing recommendations from watchdog Consumer Scotland that would provide eligible people with a payment of up to …

University of Salford presented with award by the King and Queen for innovation in tackling fuel poverty

Representatives from the University of Salford were presented with a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education by Their Majesties The King and Queen on Tuesday 24 February 2026. Awarded at St James’s Palace, the Prize recognises the University’s pioneering …

Windham, NH Launches Community Choice Aggregation for Residents and Small Businesses

AUBURN AND WINDHAM , NH, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Town of Windham, NH and Freedom Energy Logistics (Freedom Energy) announced that effective May 1, 2026 Windham residents and businesses currently receiving electric default …

Triad Roofing Contractor Hatch Homes Attends 2026 Owens Corning Contractor Education Event at UNC Charlotte

Hatch Homes, an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor in Raleigh, Durham, and Winston-Salem, attended UNC Charlotte training on roofing systems and best practices. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hatch Homes, a …

AMAX Engineering Unveils AI Factory Solutions Powered by NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 and Announces HostMax AI Hosting

FREMONT, CA, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AMAX Engineering today announced its next-generation AI Factory solutions engineered on the NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 platform, delivering fully integrated AI infrastructure purpose- …

National Museum of Nuclear Science & History receives Meta Grant to Expand STEM Access in Valencia County

Museum of Nuclear Science & History wins Meta grant to offer a monthly free admission day, boosting STEM access for Valencia County and Isleta Pueblo residents ALBUQUERQUE, NM, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National …

SideBar: Optimism in Action Welcomes Linda Krop, Chief Counsel for the Environmental Defense Center

Since 1977, the Environmental Defense Center has empowered more than 140 community-based organizations to advance environmental protection. MONTEREY, CA, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SideBar: Optimism in Action podcast, a …

Child Safety Network Appoints Don Coram as President of CSN Colorado; Opens Rocky Mountain Office

CSN appoints former Colorado State Senator Don Coram as President of CSN Colorado, names him to the board, and opens Rocky Mountain regional office. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Child Safety Network (CSN), a national …

National Museum of Nuclear Science & History Welcomes Distinguished Physicist Dr. Jennifer L. Klay to Board of Trustees

Nuclear Museum appoints world-renowned nuclear physicist and educator to Board of Trustees. ALBUQUERQUE, NM, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is pleased to announce the …

11th Annual AI in Oil & Gas Conference to Convene in Houston in Three Weeks

The conference will host over 500 senior executives, technical innovators, and operational leaders to engage in networking and deep-dive technical sessions. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the energy sector …

ACUMEN präsentiert Wechselpilot, den Premium-Wechselservice, der Durchblick in den Energietarif-Dschungel bringt

HAMBURG, GERMANY, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Viele Haushalte zahlen weiterhin zu viel für Strom und Gas weil undurchsichtige Preislogiken, Boni und Vertragsbedingungen den Wechsel erschweren. Das Hamburger Unternehmen Wechselpilot zeigt in …

Rose-Hulman Launches New Undergraduate Major in Artificial Intelligence

TERRE HAUTE, IN, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, consistently ranked the No. 1 undergraduate engineering college in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report, has launched a new undergraduate major …

LXHTR Introduces Flexible Semi-Sealing Solution for Furnace Electrodes and Industrial Lances

Flexible insulation and semi-sealing systems designed to help smelting and metallurgical facilities reduce heat radiation and dust escape at furnace openings. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maintaining …

News Talk Media exclusive: Evangelos Marinakis delivers impassioned plea to protect shipping in Straight of Hormuz

Marinakis: Protect our ships and sailors and we will help reopen the Strait of Hormuz for all our benefit RICHBORO, PA, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Before Evangelos Marinakis owned multiple soccer clubs around Europe, including …

AEP Ohio Default Supply Rate Projected to Rise $37 by June

Natural gas spikes and PJM capacity costs are aligning for two AEP Ohio rate hikes by June. Shop fixed plans now to avoid a $37/month increase. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Possible Back-to-Back Increases …

Retego Labs Research Reduces Microbial Corrosion Testing Timeline from 28 Days to 24 Hours

Breakthrough in microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) diagnostics could help engineers identify corrosion risks far sooner. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Retego Labs unveiled new research at the AMPP …

VANQUISH Brings Its Innovative Product Lines to Solar Projects

Engineered perimeter systems designed to enhance safety, security, and operational reliability for solar energy facilities. LANDIS, NC, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VANQUISH, a leader in mission-critical perimeter …

Spotter Global & IndustrialEnet Announce Joint Webinar: 'Closing Critical Infrastructure Perimeter Security Gaps'

The webinar on March 18th will thoroughly review the CUAS & ground intruder threat to CI faculties, detection solutions, and mitigation options. OREM, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As worldwide critical …

Spotter Global Releases the World's Fastest Radar (18 Hz), Powered by Compact Holographic 3D (CH3D™) Technology

Reliable drone-swarm detection and tracking have taken a significant step forward with the release of the GAX500-3D powered by CH3D™ technology. OREM, UT, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To combat the growing domestic and …

Turbine Crew Challenges The Smarter E Award with ‘Eco-Clebine,’ Aiming to Globalize Korea’s Smart Energy Platform

NAJU, JEOLLANAM-DO, SOUTH KOREA, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Turbine Crew, a renewable energy infrastructure innovation startup led by CEO Kieun Jeon, has announced its challenge in the Energy Innovation category of the prestigious The …

Hard Hat VR Rebrands as Hard Hat Immersive and Launches the Hard Hat Immersive Learning Platform™

Company evolves from VR training provider to immersive workforce learning technology company, unifying Virtual Reality, Web3D simulations, and eLearning. WAXAHACHIE, TX, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hard Hat VR, a leader …

Maverick Power Appoints Bill McCanless as Chief Operating Officer to Scale Its Integrated Power Solutions Platform

Operations veteran steps into expanded leadership role as Maverick Power scales delivery of mission-critical power systems MCKINNEY, TX, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maverick Power today announced the appointment of Bill …