Under the Government's Alternative Fuel Payment scheme, households that use alternative fuels to the gas grid as their main source of heating, can receive a one of payment of £200. This includes households that use tank or bottled gas, liquid petroleum gas (LPG), heating oil, wood or other solid fuel.
The money is intended to ensure that households using alternative fuels are not left with a higher percentage increase to their heating costs compared to those using mains gas who are supported by the Energy Price Guarantee.
Most households on alternative fuels will have already received this payment through their electricity supplier in February. There are a small number of households that don’t have a direct contract with an electricity supplier, or whose electricity supplier may not have made the payment. It's worth checking your electricity bill or account to see whether you have received your payment.
If not, you will need to make a claim under the AFP Alternative Funding which has been launched by Government.
Click here for more information and to make a claim: https://www.gov.uk/apply-alternative-fuel-bill-support-if-not-automatic
Applications will close on 31 May 2023.
There is also a government helpline open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday for anyone who requires help and support to make a claim or progress a claim. The helpline number is 0808 175 3287.