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If your home is not on the gas grid, you will be one of around 20% of UK homes and 65% of Irish homes that have the option to choose an alternative central heating or cooking technology to mains gas. This could be a electric heating, LPG, solid fuel or the most popular off-grid option, oil heating.

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Consumer news

3,000 oil heated households respond to government heating plans with more urged to have their say

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 by OFTEC

More oil heated homes are being urged not to miss their chance to speak out after thousands of households responded to a government consultation on the future of home heating in just a few weeks.

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Ten heating tips for households to beat this week’s winter freeze

Thursday, January 08, 2026 by OFTEC

As freezing temperatures grip the region this week, heating experts have issued urgent guidance to help households manage the sudden cold snap with advice on staying warm whilst keeping fuel bills as low as possible.

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