Oil crisis payment scheme – application guidance
The oil crisis payment is a one‑off payment to support households in Peterborough who rely on heating oil and have experienced a sudden increase in costs. This scheme is specifically for residents who use domestic heating oil and is funded through the Crisis Resilience Fund.
Successful applicants will receive £250 to support with these costs.
Please read the eligibility criteria below before submitting your application.
Who can apply?
You may be eligible for the oil crisis payment if all the following apply:
- You are a resident of Peterborough.
- You use heating oil to heat your home.
- You have purchased, placed an order or received a quote for heating oil costing more than £500 since 16 March 2026.
- Your total savings are below £1,000.
- You can provide acceptable proof of address (such as a recent bank statement or official document).
How to apply
Please complete the application form below.
After completing and submitting the form, you will receive an automatic email from the Crisis Resilience Fund with instructions on how to send in your evidence.
What evidence will I need to provide?
After submitting the form, you will be asked to supply:
- Proof of address (e.g., recent bank statement).
- Evidence of an oil payment or order over £500 made since 16 March 2026.
- Your last three months of bank and savings account statements.
Once all your evidence is received, we will assess your application and notify you of the outcome.
Important information
- Applications cannot be approved without evidence.
- Applications that do not meet all eligibility criteria will be declined.
- This payment is for heating oil costs only and cannot be used for other types of fuel or general living costs.
- This is a limited‑fund scheme and payments are not guaranteed.