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No direct help with rising heating bills, says minister

The Island's Treasury Minister says there'll be no direct help for those facing rising oil bills because of the war in Iran.

This week in the House of Keys, Michael Crowe faced questions from Ayre and Michael MHK Stephen Broad about helping households meet rising heating fuel costs.

Mr Crowe said even with recent rises, oil was still cheaper than gas or electricity heating.

And he said that meant Treasury had chosen not to intervene directly:

 

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