Help with fuel and energy costs
DfC £100 Home Heating Oil Support Scheme
Eligible households are encouraged to apply through NI Direct for the Department for Communities’ £100 Home Heating Oil Support Scheme.
The £100 digital pre-paid card scheme will support households who use oil as their main source of heating. One digital card per household will be payable where applicants use oil as their main source of heating and receive a qualifying income-related benefit, or a disability benefit, or have an annual income for single people or couples (including pensioners) of less than £30,000 after allowable deductions.
The scheme is now open for applications through NI Direct and will close for new applications on 31 March 2027. You must make an application as awards for the home heating oil support scheme will not be made automatically.
For further information or to make an application, visit https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/apply-online-home-heating-oil-support
Consumer Council Home Heating Oil Daily Price Checker
The Consumer Council’s daily price checker is in addition to their weekly price check for households who are monitoring heating oil prices and looking to make a more informed decision.
Not every town or supplier is represented but we hope this information gives you an idea of what you could be paying and helps you shop around for a better deal.
This checker does not forecast future prices – they are correct at the time of the survey. All home heating oil prices surveyed include 5% VAT.
*The daily oil price checker will operate Monday – Friday. During office closures on Bank or Public Holidays, the previous working day’s prices will be displayed.
https://www.consumercouncil.org.uk/home-heating/price-checker/daily
Help with your electricity bill
There is a new scheme to reduce people's electricity bills in Northern Ireland. Households will automatically get a discount to their electricity bill this year, in 2027 and 2028. You do not need to apply and it is not means-tested.
There is a new scheme to reduce people’s electricity bills in Northern Ireland. Households will automatically get a discount to their electricity bill this year, in 2027 and 2028. You do not need to apply and it is not means-tested.
The Household Electricity Discount Scheme is funded by government. Under the scheme, households will either receive a yearly:
- deduction from their electricity bill, or
- credit to their pre-pay/ keypad meter
The scheme will run for three years from 2026 to 2028.
Discount or credit will be automatic – you do not need to apply.
The amount is not based on how much electricity you use or how much you top up.
This year’s discount is £63.00 and it will be made from 6 October 2026.
You will be told the amounts for 2027 and 2028 before any discount is applied to your bill or credit added to your pre-pay/ keypad meter.
Full information is available at NI Direct : https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/help-your-electricity-bill
or you can watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m-qdx3oTeVE?si=2WsGB255HGSYIIx8
Fuel support from Saint Vincent de Paul
The Society of St Vincent de Paul provides a wide range of services for vulnerable people through their local offices and shops. They can also help people struggling with fuel poverty. Referrals can be made by local support agencies, or individuals/families can self refer and a representative of St Vincent de Paul will carry out a needs assessment. Please use the contact details below to access support:
Contact details for Saint Vincent de Paul
Fermanagh Area
Derrylin – 07873240493
Ederney – 07864726536
Enniskillen – 02866347788 (also covers Derrygonnelly, Arney, Belcoo, Garrison, Belleek)
Kinawley – 07732222137
Irvinestown – 07738838205
Lisnaskea – 07803536149
Newtownbutler – 07966718749
Tempo – 07736149986
Omagh Area
Beragh – 07738837875
Carrickmore – 07738838216
Dromore – 07379455844
Drumquin – 07548464927
Fintona – 07803551793
Killyclogher – 07738837992
Omagh – 07738837991
Strathroy – 07738838066
Fuel Stamp Scheme
St Vincent de Paul also operate a Fuel Stamp Scheme within the District. Stamps can be purchased from a number of retailers, including:
- Beragh Credit Union – 46 Main Street, Beragh
- Crozier’s Day Today – 44 Main Street, Seskinore
- Spar Ballygawley – 232 Omagh Road, Ballygawley
- Nearbuy – Main Street, Dromore
- McBrides Spar – Main Street, Dromore
- Omagh Credit Union – John Street, Omagh
- Newtownstewart Credit Union
- Duncan Shop / Post Office – Main Street, Drumquin
- SVP Shop – Castle Street, Omagh
- SVP Shop – Mullaghmore, Omagh
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Eurospar, Fintona
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Supervalu, Fintona
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Carrickmore Credit Union
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Lisnaskea Post Office, 193-195 Main Street, Lisnaskea
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Lisnaskea Credit Union, 86 Main Street, Lisnaskea
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Eurospar, 31-33 Main Street, Lisnaskea
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Maguiresbridge Post Office, 8 Boyhill Road, Tattinderry, Maguiresbridge
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Brookeborough Post Office, 29 Main Street, Aghalun, Brookeborough
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Lisbellaw Post Office, 9-13 Main Street, Mullybrit, Lisbellaw
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Ederney Post Office, 7 Church Street, Ederney
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Kesh Post Office, 19 Main Street, Rosscolban, Kesh
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Chanterhill Post Office, 39 Irvines Crescent, Enniskillen
Petrol price finder
Find the cheapest fuel near you.
This easy-to-use Petrol price finder will help you budget for when you travel.
Compare price information across the UK using data from the government Fuel Finder service at https://petrol-price-finder.moneyhelper.org.uk/en
How the Petrol price finder works
You can use this tool to help you:
- find the cheapest fuel near you
- stay as close as possible to your budget.
The Petrol price finder asks you:
- where you are
- the type of fuel you need.
You won’t need any extra information to use the tool
National Energy Action
National Energy Action is the national fuel poverty charity, working to ensure that everyone in Northern Ireland is warm and safe at home.
If you or someone you know can’t afford to heat their home, National Energy Advice offer a range of advice and support.
Visit https://www.nea.org.uk/northern-ireland/
Affordable Warmth Scheme
The Affordable Warmth Scheme is directed at low income households and aims to address the effects of fuel poverty and energy inefficiency.
To make an application to the Affordable Warmth Scheme, customers can contact The NI Energy Advice Service (NIEAS) by:
tel.: 0800 111 44 55
email: NIenergyadvice@nihe.gov.uk
More information is available at: https://www.nihe.gov.uk/housing-help/affordable-warmth-boiler-replacement/affordable-warmth-scheme
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