The vast majority of people are just as worried about paying their energy bills as they were last winter, despite a fall in prices.
New polling found 88% of people are as concerned or even more so than last year, amid mounting calls for a social tariff for consumers.The average energy bill for households across England, Scotland and Wales increased by 1.2% in January after Ofgem raised its price cap in response to wholesale prices.It means the yearly bill for a household using a typical amount of energy climbed to £1,738, up £21 from the previous cap.
That remains significantly lower than this time last year, when the figure stood at £1,928 per year.But it comes amid plunging temperatures this January.
Britain recorded its coldest January night in 15 years earlier in the month as temperatures plummeting to minus 18.9C in Scotland.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.
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