Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth MS has called for more support for rural communities reliant on heating oil following a surge in prices because of conflict in the Middle East.

Wales is set to receive £3.8m targeted to help vulnerable households, but Mr ap Iorwerth warned that a number of households in Wales will not be eligible for support and will face hardship as a result.

Speaking in the Senedd, Mr ap Iorwerth MS said: “Of course I welcome the UK Government’s announcement that £3.8m will be available to support households in Wales reliant on heating oil, but I worry the lack of detail around this announcement will mean uncertainty and worry will continue.”