Urgent calls have been made to increase support for older people on low incomes after a survey by Age Scotland found almost all its respondents were worried about paying bills next month.
The Scottish-based charity interviewed 331 people over the age of 50 to find out how they feel the hike in energy costs will impact them.
Their research discovered that 94 per cent of participants are worried about their energy bills, with more than 200 saying they believed the increased costs will adversely affect their daily lives.
Energy regulator Ofgem announced in February a 54% rise in the price cap which could see average users on a standard tariff see their annual bills soar by £693 to £1,971 from April 1.
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