Thank you for contacting me about EDM 470.
You will be reassured to know that, rather than ending the Energy Price Guarantee in April, the Government is extending it to April 2024. From April 2023, the price cap will rise so that a typical household will pay £3,000. If you are not able to receive support for your heating costs through the Energy Price Guarantee, for example because you live in an area of the UK that is not served by the gas grid use alternative fuels, such as heating oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), coal or biomass, the Government is doubling it support to £200. This support will be delivered as soon as possible this winter.
The Government is also providing support with a £15 billion package to reach one third of households in the UK with £1,200 each. This includes £650 cost of living payment for every household on means-tested benefits, meaning over 8 million of the most vulnerable households will be directly sent a one-off cash payment. Moreover, a £300 pensioner cost of living payment will be given to every pensioner household in receipt of Winter Fuel Payment. Finally, for those in receipt of disability benefits, the Government is giving a £150 disability cost of living payment. The Government will continue providing this year’s cost of living payments and next year we will provide extra one-off payments of £900 for the 8 million households on means-tested benefits.
Thank you again for taking the time to contact me.