Paying off Fuel Debt
Ways of Paying Off Fuel Debt
Regular Payment Plan
An agreement is reached between the fuel supplier and the customer as to how much the customer will pay and at what stages over a defined period of time.
Lump Sum
Some customers may not have the financial resources when their fuel bill arrives but are confident that this situation will not persist [e.g. maybe the person's wages have been delayed]. Once this income has arrived the customer pays off the debt in total.
Installation of a Prepayment Meter
Many fuel suppliers are keen to install a prepayment meter if the customer falls into debt. The meter can be adjusted to reclaim the debt until it is cleared.
Fuel Direct
This solution is only available to those who receive social security benefits through the DSS. An amount [up to a set maximum] is deducted from the person's benefits and transferred to the fuel supplier until the debt is cleared.
