Starmer announces £53m to support ‘households most exposed’ to rising heating bills

Sir Keir Starmer has announced £53m in support for 'those households that are most exposed' to rising heating oil prices.

Sir Keir Starmer has announced £53m in support for “those households that are most exposed” to rising heating oil prices.The Prime Minister pledged to help UK households with the cost of living amid the energy price spike caused by the war in the Middle East.Speaking in Downing Street on Monday morning, Sir Keir said: “I’m announcing immediate support for vulnerable heating oil customers today, providing £53m for those households that are most exposed.”

Lucy Dunn, Westminster Correspondent

Mar 16th, 2026 at 21:22

Keir Starmer has announced £53m in support for “those households that are most exposed” to rising heating oil prices.

The Prime Minister pledged to help UK households with the cost of living amid the energy price spike caused by the war in the Middle East.

Speaking in Downing Street on Monday morning, Starmer said: “I’m announcing immediate support for vulnerable heating oil customers today, providing £53m for those households that are most exposed.”