"Gail Thompson, 66, and her husband Steve, 71, live in rural Kent, and paid 328 for their last delivery of 500 litres of heating oil in January. But on Thursday they were quoted 717 for the same delivery following huge spikes in costs following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East."
"Ms Thompson told The Independent her husband's chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pulmonary fibrosis (PF) makes breathing in cold air is incredibly difficult, and could kill him if they are left without heating."
"The couple currently have around 380 litres of heating oil left - enough to last a month to several depending on the temperature - and are trying to turn the heating on as little as possible in order to conserve their supply."
A 66-year-old woman in rural Kent expresses concern about affording home heating after heating oil prices surged dramatically. Her husband, 71, suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pulmonary fibrosis, conditions that make breathing in cold air dangerous and potentially life-threatening. The couple paid £328 for 500 litres of heating oil in January but were quoted £717 for the same amount following escalating Middle East conflict. With approximately 380 litres remaining, they are rationing heat usage to conserve supply while managing the husband's serious respiratory health needs.
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