Natural Gas: Energy Supply
Commons · Question 7180 · Tabled 5 Jun 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Melanie Onn
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help support households seeking to switch from heating oil to a mains gas connection, including financial support.
Answer
Answered by Martin McCluskey, 15 Jun 2026
Households wanting a new gas grid connection should contact their local gas network operator. Support is available for eligible low-income households through Ofgem’s Fuel Poor Network Extension Scheme, which provides discounted connections delivered by ga...