MARTIN Lewis has revealed how struggling households can get free cash to help pay their energy bills. With energy bills set to go up by £500 for the average household from next month, the money-sav…
The unit rate and the standing charges have not been announced as yet, only the bill for a typical household - although the more you use the more you pay.Martin also explained that those expecting the Alternative Fuel payment should have received it last month.
A listener who is still awaiting their £200 cash asked what the best course of action was to get the help. Martin said: "For those people who have electricity and then their central heating is run on an alternative fuel such as LPG or heating oil, a £200 payment should be paid through the electricity provider.Those who get the payment automatically should have got it back in February and Martin urged those who have not had it yet to get in touch with their electricity supplier.
People on a direct debit should have had the cash into their account and those paying by standard credit should have had £200 added to their energy account.Martin also explained how those living in park homes, care homes and living off-grid can now apply for the £400 energy rebate. Around 900,000 households can apply, including people who live in houseboats or have a communal electricity supply.Martin was asked if people who are on an alternative fuel and don't have a direct relationship with an electricity supplier could apply for both of the funds - totalling £600 in help.Meanwhile, part of Martin's MoneySavingExpert newsletter this week pointed out other help available in the form of hardship grants.
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