The Scottish Government implemented an emergency heating oil scheme following cost spikes caused by the US-Israel/Iran war.

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The Scottish Government has requested the devolution of energy powers from Westminster, amidst energy price hikes driven by the US-Israeli war with Iran.

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Scotland
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Scottish Government
devolved government of Scotland
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Jul 1heraldscotland.comScottish Government blame election for poor take up of emergency heating oil fund