BBCNEWS BBC News October 7, 2021 19:27:00
Charities say that would put an extra 1.5 million households into fuel poverty. in recent days, gas prices paid internationally have not just reached records, but they're reached, frankly, incredible levels. for context, the latest consumer price cap, which rose 10% to £1,277 for a typical house, was based on ofgem observing this price at 65 per therm in the first half of the year. if the past week's prices persist, analysts forecast that, in april, could go up to an incredible £1,700—1,800. energy bills of this size landing on the nation's doormats in april at the exact same time taxes ar...