I won't be able to heat my home..

[Ihateboris]

Due to the war in Iran, I simply cannot afford to heat my home.

I'm on heating oil, and since day 1 of the war, oil prices have risen sharply. I've just done a quick calculation, and to fill my tank today it will cost £550, the day before it all kicked off it would have cost £260. I'm just hoping and praying we have a mild winter. 🙏 Just venting.

It really does depend where in the country you are doesn’t it though. In normal years (ie before this latest mega price rise) I still used my heating in the summer months, albeit mainly to take the chill off early morning and evening. I rarely hear politicians refer to the cross country differences when potential support is being discussed. I hope October will be mild up here too!!!

I can assure you in NE England it’s not warm etc head further north into Scotland and it will be even cooler.

Yes northern Scotland dweller here - plus generally the east is colder as I bet it is for you!

For a single person who is debt free and in full time employment with no dependents not to get a credit card anywhere for just £500 because of your “outgoings”…. I have to ask… what the heck are you outgoings?!

High rent, high council tax, electric, traveling expenses, credit card debts, car insurance, prescription fees, water bill, road tax,contents insurance, food, toiletries..low paid job as a cleaner

But all those are normal expenses

and you said you didn’t have a credit card and had zero debt

I'm paying off a historical PayPal credit bill. Also, I'd prefer not to take any further credit out as I'm only eligible for very high interest rate cards. I don't want to rob Peter to pay Paul. I'm just going to do as many great Mumsnetters have suggested..heated blankets etc. Thank you 😊

Ok so when you said up thread you have no debts
you do actually have debts
had I known that I wouldn’t have suggested a CC

Just wanted to thank all you wonderful mumsnetters who have suggested various ways to keep warm this winter! Very much appreciated x

Huge apologies.

You don’t need to go quite that far!!

It’s £546 today @Ihateboris and on the decline. Fingers crossed it continues on that trajectory

Oh fantastic.! Everything crossed!

And it’s continuing to fall £544 today

It is falling every day. Today it’s £540. I wouldn’t worry @Ihateboris . If it continues on this trajectory then prices will continue to fall quite sharply