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Scots heating oil support extension welcomed but investment in rural homes needed

The Scottish Emergency Heating Oil Scheme will be extended to help struggling homes through the winter while industry calls for longer-term solutions

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 3 min read
Scots heating oil support extension welcomed but investment in rural homes needed

Scotland's emergency heating oil support has been extended to protect households over the winter, but calls have been made for long-term investment in rural homes to tackle the underlying causes of fuel...

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