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National & Local

Ukrainian Ambassador: We are preparing electricity and heating for the new war winter

Ukrainian Ambassador to Finland, Mykhailo Vydoinyk, highlighted the strategic role that energy resources, such as natural gas and oil, play in Russia's military aggressions against Ukraine.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer press conference seven major points - from energy bills help to Trump call

Keir Starmer announced a ยฃ53 million emergency package to assist heating oil customers amid rising prices linked to the US-Israel war with Iran.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

UK will not be drawn into wider war in Middle East, says Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer announces that the UK will not engage in the wider Middle Eastern conflict and unveils ยฃ53m government support for households relying on heating oil amid rising costs.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

New energy bill help announced after huge price spike - what you need to know

Keir Starmer announced new financial support for households relying on heating oil that have been affected by price spikes due to global conflicts.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Starmer to announce support for households hit by energy price spike

Keir Starmer is set to announce substantial financial aid for households affected by rising energy costs due to the Iran war during a press conference in Downing Street.

Mar 15 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Rachel Reeves looking at ways to help with energy costs amid Middle East crisis

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is exploring targeted support for households facing rising energy costs, particularly due to the ongoing Middle East crisis affecting heating oil prices.

Mar 14 โ€ข 13:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Rachel Reeves to set out extra support for UK households facing surge in heating oil costs

Rachel Reeves plans to announce additional support for UK households struggling with rising heating oil costs linked to the Middle East conflict.

Mar 13 โ€ข 18:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Economist: If oil prices continue to rise after March, household bills will increase by 20-35 euros

An economist warns that sustained increases in oil prices could lead to a significant rise in electricity and heating tariffs in Latvia, impacting household budgets.

Mar 13 โ€ข 06:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Ove, 63, switched to oil during the electric crisis โ€“ then the oil crisis hit

Senior citizen Ove switched from electric heating to an oil furnace amid rising electricity prices, only to face skyrocketing oil prices due to geopolitical tensions.

Mar 12 โ€ข 08:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Oil price crash โ€“ Expert explains what it means for the average home heater: "It has indeed risen"

Oil prices have experienced a significant drop, with analysts noting implications for home heating costs amidst geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 10 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Kaarina Sillanpรครค Ordered Heating Oil at the Right Time and Saved Nearly 600 Euros โ€“ Crises Drive Energy Renovation

A resident of Turku, Finland, successfully ordered heating oil just before prices soared due to geopolitical tensions, highlighting the urgent need for energy renovations in response to rising costs and crises.

Mar 9 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Iran War: Oil Prices Over $100: The Bad Consequences for Consumers

Oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel due to tensions related to the Iran conflict, causing significant financial strain on consumers, particularly with heating oil and diesel prices climbing steeply.

Mar 9 โ€ข 14:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Business ticker: Greens call for a ban on new gas heating in Berlin's publicly owned apartments

The Green party in Berlin is urging a ban on the installation of new gas and oil heating systems in publicly owned housing.

Mar 8 โ€ข 09:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

1.5 million homes already 'starting to suffer' with higher costs due to Iran war

1.5 million UK households using heating oil are facing increased costs attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Attack on Iran: What the Iran War Means for Gasoline and Oil Prices

Consumers in Germany are already feeling the impact of the escalating conflict in Iran with rising gasoline and heating oil prices.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Iran War Drives Prices: Gasoline Is More Expensive Than It Has Been in Nearly Two Years

Gasoline prices in Germany have surged to their highest levels since spring 2024, driven by the impact of the ongoing Iran war.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finland is still burning tens of millions of liters of oil โ€“ this is how Finland warms during the cold

Finland continues to rely on burning significant amounts of oil for heating during winter months, despite efforts to transition to renewable energy sources.

Mar 1 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Federal Government: What the new heating plan means for households

Germany's new heating plan aims to provide more freedom for homeowners while gradually shifting away from gas and oil heating systems to renewable energy alternatives.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Serious incident in the Baltic Sea. Services recorded a leak

Approximately 10,000 liters of heating oil leaked from an icebreaker tug near the port of Ajos in Kemi, Finland.

Feb 21 โ€ข 06:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The US war machine is heating up, markets are freezing, and global economic turbulence is frightening

Increased geopolitical concerns and rumored military intervention by the United States are causing turbulence in stock markets and bond movements, while simultaneously raising oil prices.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A homeowner from Rovaniemi would like to heat his house with bio-oil โ€“ wonders why it is not offered as an option

A Rovaniemi homeowner is looking to switch to bio-oil heating but is puzzled by its lack of availability as an option.

Feb 7 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Life & Tech

Those who switched to heat pumps have experienced an unpleasant surprise during frosts โ€“ water pipes may freeze more easily

The transition from oil or wood heating to heat pumps may expose home water pipes to a higher risk of freezing due to inadequate ventilation and heat production.

Feb 2 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Heating allowance 2026: What applies to the procurement of oil in January

Eligible individuals who have submitted applications for the heating allowance must ensure their application is finalized before ordering oil in January.

Jan 16 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Iran Crisis: How Higher Oil Prices Affect Consumers

The recent rise in oil prices, which increased from below $60 to over $66 per barrel, is expected to lead to higher costs for fuel and heating for many households.

Jan 15 โ€ข 10:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
World

Ukrainian drones set fire to Russian oil depot after Moscow launches new hypersonic missile

Ukrainian drones ignited a fire at an oil depot in Russia's Volgograd region following Russia's launch of a hypersonic missile that disrupted power and heating in Kyiv.

Jan 10 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

+++ News in the Ukraine War +++: Kyiv Without Electricity, Water, and Heating

Kyiv is experiencing power outages and disruptions in water and heating supply due to Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, while Ukraine successfully strikes an oil facility in Russia.

Jan 10 โ€ข 14:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

Heating Oil: Is it Worth Buying Now? โ€“ What the Data Shows

Heating oil sales increased by 7% in December due to falling prices and worsening weather conditions, prompting consumers to stock up.

Jan 2 โ€ข 19:28 UTC

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