RURAL householders and business owners across Somerset are being urged to check their supplies of LP Gas before cold weather sets in.

UKLPG, the trade body for the Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas industry, is advising users of LP Gas to #getaheadforwinter.

Following a mild autumn, a drop in temperatures has taken many by surprise.

For the 150,000 homes and businesses in the UK using LP Gas for heat and hot water, it is important to maintain a full tank to prevent any disruptions over the winter months.

Rob Shuttleworth, CEO of UKLPG, said: “By planning ahead users can ensure they have enough heat for when the weather gets even colder.”

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