End Fuel Poverty Coalition reaction to energy bills support

From 1 October 2022 the End Fuel Poverty Coalition estimates that 7m households across the UK will be in fuel poverty despite today’s announcement (up from an estimated 4.6m last winter).

Simon Francis, co-ordinator of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition commented:

“While many households will benefit from the price cap freeze, the Prime Minister offered no detail of any additional support for the millions of households who will be left behind in fuel poverty this winter.

“Many of these people are struggling already and include those who are elderly, disabled or with pre-existing health conditions. Without more support to keep them warm this winter, the pressures on the NHS and social care system will increase. 

“And without further investment in measures such as energy efficiency for those homes worst affected by fuel poverty, the plans will just be an expensive sticking plaster.”