Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and the Border, has called on the Government to make sure remoter rural communities don’t get left behind when rolling out support to keep people warm this winter. 

The issue revolves around rural Britain’s unique situation whereby a large portion of households and businesses use heating oil and liquified petroleum gas (LPG) to keep buildings warm who have seen huge price hikes in recent months.

The Government is offering those off grid who rely on heating oil and LPG £100, a figure Dr Hudson is urging them to increase immediately as it does not reflect the hardship faced by people having to fill tanks at hugely inflated costs.

The Cumbrian MP broadly welcomed the energy price support outlined in the Chancellor’s mini budget on Friday, which includes a price cap guarantee to protect against spiralling energy bills.

Dr Hudson has repeatedly raised with Ministers about providing bespoke support for the UK’s rural communities.

Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and The Border, said: 

“Speaking frankly, I use heating oil at home in Brampton, so I’m very aware of the anxieties people are facing when they have to spend many hundreds of pounds to refill their tanks.”

“The £100 support figure simply is not enough and I am urging the Government to address this as a priority for our rural communities.”

 

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