Argus title : Scrap fuel meters so poor have a chance to reduce their bills
When I am cold, I put the heating on. If it becomes very chilly, I turn it up. Wincing at the thought of the fuel bills, and mindful of the environment, I keep it as low as I can, but I’m never uncomfortably cold.
Though my family curses the fuel companies for raising prices, we can bear the cost. However, many people cannot.
Familes or individuals are said to be living in ‘fuel poverty’ when 10% or more of their household income is spent on fuel for the home. It is estimated that half of these are pensioners and that every 1% increase in fuel prices forces another 40,000 households into fuel poverty. Continue reading