Millions of Britons did not switch on their heating during cold snaps last winter in an attempt to save on their energy bills as the cost of gas and electricity soared.
The increase in gas prices after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forced the UK government to intervene to subsidise the cost of household energy bills, which remained well above pre-energy crisis levels, and belatedly launch an advertising campaign encouraging consumers to reduce their usage.
The fresh calls for a social tariff have emerged as Ofgem, the energy regulator for Great Britain, prepares to announce the latest price cap on Friday, which will come into effect from October.
The government has been accused of betraying the most vulnerable in society by failing to introduce a social tariff despite repeated pledges in the last year to consult on proposals to put one in place by April 2024.
The chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, promised to consider a social tariff for energy bills in the autumn statement last year as part of a pledge to help vulnerable people.
In the spring statement earlier this year, the Treasury confirmed that the government was “developing a new approach” to protect households, including the consideration of a social tariff.
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Millions of Britons did not switch on their heating during cold snaps last winter in an attempt to save on their energy bills as the cost of gas and electricity soared.
The increase in gas prices after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forced the UK government to intervene to subsidise the cost of household energy bills, which remained well above pre-energy crisis levels, and belatedly launch an advertising campaign encouraging consumers to reduce their usage.
The fresh calls for a social tariff have emerged as Ofgem, the energy regulator for Great Britain, prepares to announce the latest price cap on Friday, which will come into effect from October.
The government has been accused of betraying the most vulnerable in society by failing to introduce a social tariff despite repeated pledges in the last year to consult on proposals to put one in place by April 2024.
The chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, promised to consider a social tariff for energy bills in the autumn statement last year as part of a pledge to help vulnerable people.
In the spring statement earlier this year, the Treasury confirmed that the government was “developing a new approach” to protect households, including the consideration of a social tariff.
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