Heated debate - Fuel poverty …
Millions forced into fuel poverty trap
Soaring energy costs mean 6 million households could be struggling to pay their fuel bills by this Christmas.
Fuel poverty is defined as having to spend 10% or more of household income on gas and electricity.
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The whole fuel crisis worries me greatly, both gas and electric and also petrol and diesel.
With both sectors raising prices, my family budget has been well and truly affected.
We did however fix our gas and electric bills for a couple of years back in 2006, but with this due to end, I am concerned about how that will affect our already stretched household budget.
Add to that the crazy petrol prices we are all experiencing, and it looking like a thrifty Christmas will be had by all this year!