What is happening to winter fuel payments?

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What is happening to winter fuel payments? - BBC Business

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Winter fuel payments will now only be paid to pensioners who receive benefits.

From 1 July, households on prepayment meters are paying slightly less than those on direct debit, with a typical bill of £1,522, a drop of £121.

The Ofgem cap is based on a "typical household" using 11,500 kWh of gas and 2,700 kWh of electricity a year with a single contract for gas and electricity, which they settle by direct debit.