00:02Charities from across the Northeast are urging people not to switch off their heating as conflict
00:08involving Iran pushes energy prices higher. Groups in parts of Northumberland, Cumbria and
00:12County Durham say as many as 30% of rural homes rely on oil or LPG rather than mains gas.
00:18They
00:19report some fuel prices have more than doubled within a month. Emma Spry from Upper Teasdale
00:24Agricultural Support Services says cold spring weather means keeping homes warm is vital for
00:29health. The government says it has acted quickly to support households at risk. Councils will
00:35distribute extra funding through the Crisis and Resilience Fund which comes into effect on the 1st
00:41of April this year.
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