Warnings as energy bills rise amid plunging temperatures
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Warnings as energy bills rise amid plunging temperatures
The average household energy bill across England, Scotland, and Wales has risen by 1.2% after Ofgem increased its price cap.
Simon Francis of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition warns that bills are now ยฃ700 higher annually than in winter 2020/21, with pensioners and disabled individuals hardest hit.
He urges government investment in home insulation and energy efficiency to reduce costs and reliance on volatile gas markets.
Report by Covellm.
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