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The rise has been cushioned by government help. although critics point out, even after the intervention, prices are twice as high as last winter. our business correspondent simon browning joins me now. what should people be thinking about to try to use less energy? because there is no way to reduce what you are paying for it, presumably the only way you can do it is to reduce how much you are using.— only way you can do it is to reduce how much you are using. there's lots of advice on — how much you are using. there's lots of advice on the _ how much you are using. there's lots of advice o...

Homes, but fuel poverty charities are already concerned. the homes, but fuel poverty charities are already concerned.— homes, but fuel poverty charities are already concerned. the level of su - ort are already concerned. the level of support for — are already concerned. the level of support for everybody _ are already concerned. the level of support for everybody has - are already concerned. the level of support for everybody has been - support for everybody has been really welcomed but the depth and the severity of the issue for millions of householders is not being satisfactorily affecte...

Energy bill will have doubled over when it —— overwinter. people have been advised to think about how much energy you're using and how you're using it. the bbc website has lots of tips from my colleague, talking about simple things to reduce energy usage by cooking your evening meal differently, you will save money if you use a slow cooker or microwave versus cooking on the stove or oven. things like a drying your close versus a tumble dryer. this is a difficult one, the government has made a substantial package to support you but everyone is advised to look at your energy usage and trim w...

Given a £400 discount on their energy bills from october, arranged by energy companies. more cost of living payments are available for pensioners, those on disability payment, and low—income homes. but fuel poverty charities are already concerned. the level of support for everybody has been really, really welcome, but the depth and severity of the issue for millions of householders is not being satisfactorily affected by these relief packages. they simply need more support to get through the winter. on a visit to british gas yesterday, the prime minister said it was important the government...

And the gas, you know, you check the thermostat on the wall, you check the thermostat on the radiators as well. the children, they're obviously used to go into shops and asking for things. at a time when things have doubled in price, you're trying to get them educated on the fact that we can't afford things like we did. it's quite difficult. that's true, yeah. the price cap will soften the impact high energy costs but it still threatens to be a difficult winter for many. theo leggett, bbc news. joining me now is our business reporter simon browning. if we start with what is really important, w...