May 2022 – Fuel Direct
New guidance has been issued in relation to regulations that provide for a temporary pause on energy suppliers being able to make requests for Fuel Direct deductions from benefits.
From 26 April 2022, the DWP will no longer accept requests for ongoing consumption payments from energy suppliers for either new arrangements or increased payments for claimants in receipt of Universal Credit, Income Support, income-related Employment Support Allowance, income-based Jobseekers Allowance and state Pension Credit.
Claimants will however still be able to request ongoing consumption payments if they choose to do so, or increase or alter any payments already in place.
Note: Fuel suppliers may still apply for a deduction for arrears of fuel costs.
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