The BBC’s interactive map shows:
- 69.17% of households in Llannon, Cross Hands and Pen‑y‑groes rely on oil
- 65.36% in Abergwili, Llanegwad and Carmel
- 40.94% in Llanddarog, Llangyndeyrn and Ferryside
Peters‑Bond said the figures highlight a long‑standing vulnerability for rural households across the county.
**“Families in Carmarthenshire are being hit hard by an oil crisis driven by conflict in the Middle East. When two‑thirds of households in some communities rely on oil, people have no choice but to absorb soaring prices.
This is exactly why we need politics that puts people first — not party interests.”**
As an independent candidate for the Caerfyrddin Senedd constituency, Peters‑Bond said he is free from party lines and able to push for practical, community‑led solutions.
“For too long, rural heating needs have been ignored by governments of every colour. Carmarthenshire deserves better. I’m standing as an independent because our communities need someone who will fight for them — not follow a party whip.”
He is calling for:
1. Emergency financial relief for oil‑dependent households
Immediate support for communities with the highest reliance on oil, ensuring help reaches those most exposed to global price shocks.
2. A Carmarthenshire‑focused rural retrofit programme
Targeted investment to help households switch to cleaner, cheaper heating — including support for solar retrofits, heat pumps, insulation and energy‑efficiency upgrades.
3. A long‑term transition plan for off‑grid communities
A clear pathway to reduce reliance on volatile oil markets and support rural homes through the shift to renewable heating.
Peters‑Bond added:
“You can’t copy‑and‑paste urban policies onto rural Wales. Carmarthenshire needs solutions designed for Carmarthenshire — and that starts with listening to people, not political parties.”
