22/09/2026
Fuel Allowance season for 2026- 2027 is due to commence on Monday 28 September, 2026 🔥
Fuel Allowance is a social welfare payment to help with the cost of heating your home during the winter months.
Qualifying customers will receive their fuel allowance along with their primary payments on their appropriate payment day.
Since January 2026, the weekly rate of Fuel Allowance is €38 per week.
It is usually paid over a period of 28 weeks.
Customers who have opted to receive their payment in a lump sum will be paid the first lump sum along with their primary payment on their appropriate payment day.
The second lump sum will issue early January 2027.
The current value of each lump sum is €532.
The end of fuel season will be confirmed over the budget.