fuel vouchers could help

Social tariffs are failing to meet the needs of the estimated 4.5 million people in fuel poverty, according to financial comparison website Uswitch.
It said this year’s 15% rise in energy prices had pushed another 500,000 people into fuel poverty.

But fewer than 400,000 consumers were benefiting from the social tariffs offered by energy companies to those who were struggling, it found.

The government is considering a fuel voucher to help the poorest pay bills.