Analysis shows an energy social tariff would have lifted 2.2 million households out of fuel poverty this winter
Posted 02.02.24
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New analysis by Age UK has revealed that 2.2 million households would not be living in fuel poverty this winter - a reduction of around 65% - if the Government had implemented an energy social tariff to help the most vulnerable energy users in society.
Despite repeated promises from the Government to consult on an energy social tariff they have not follow through on this commitment.
A Coalition of Charities, Age UK, Scope, Fair by Design, Mencap, MND Association and Sense, warn that the cost of living crisis is still adding huge pressures to household finances, with millions facing the dilemma of how they're going to pay their energy bills this year.
The Coalition calls on the Government to urgently think again and fund a targeted energy deal which markedly discounts energy costs for those of all ages at greatest risk from the cold.
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