Press statement
Which? responds to calls for a consultation on an energy social tariff
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Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said:
“Despite the energy price cap dropping from October, many consumers on the lowest incomes will pay more for their energy this winter as they will not receive the additional £400 support they got last year through the Energy Bill Support Scheme.
"With energy debt rising substantially, the government urgently needs to set out plans for targeted energy support to support the most vulnerable households this winter.
"However, this ad-hoc support will not be a sustainable long-term solution. The government must listen to calls from charities and MPs and also introduce a properly targeted social tariff as soon as possible to help those struggling to make ends meet.”
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