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Berkshire Councils Plan £53 Million Heating-Oil Aid Distribution

4/8/2026

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Berkshire councils are drafting policies to distribute £53 million in heating-oil aid announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
The aid aims to address rising heating-oil prices tied to the US-Israel war with Iran, affecting about 30,000 Berkshire households.
Local authorities must draft plans before approval.
The £1 billion Crisis and Resilience Fund, launched on April 1, replaces prior schemes and streamlines family assistance.

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Berkshire councils are drafting policies to distribute £53 million in heating-oil aid announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
The aid aims to address rising heating-oil prices tied to the US-Israel war with Iran, affecting about 30,000 Berkshire households.
Local authorities must draft plans before approval.
The £1 billion Crisis and Resilience Fund, launched on April 1, replaces prior schemes and streamlines family assistance.