With the colder winter months now upon us, there is to be no interim measure to protect those in fuel poverty.
That's the stark reality facing the vunerable after the issue was raised in the House of Keys yesterday.
South Douglas MHK Kate Beecroft asked Social Care Minister Chris Robertshaw why the subject had not been addressed.
Mr Robertshaw stated it was being looked at but as part of a complex and comprehensive review of all benefits which will be debated by Tynwald next year.
Mrs Beecroft isn't satified with the answer given by the Minister:
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