Check for energy help this summer to beat higher fuel bills during winter months
dailyrecord.co.ukHouseholds across Scotland are being urged to seek support and advice after the boss of British Gas owner warned energy bills are likely to stay high for the foreseeable future.
Centrica chief executive Chris O’Shea said earlier this month that while prices are starting to drop they will remain significantly above the longer-term average.
Advice Direct Scotland, the national energy advice service for Scotland, is encouraging people to check grant and benefit entitlements over the summer to help keep costs down this winter.
Ofgem’s new price cap replaced the UK Government’s £2,500 Energy Price Guarantee at the start of July and will see households on a standard tariff, with typical energy usage, pay £2,074 a year for annual gas and electricity bills.
Read more on dailyrecord.co.uk