At the end of February Ofgem announced the latest cap on energy prices. From April to June, the average household will see a 7% cut in their energy bills. 

 This is a more significant decrease in the price cap than we’ve seen for some time, which is welcome. However, let’s be clear. It’s nowhere near enough to make an impact on the problem. Energy bills will remain unaffordable for many thousands of people across Scotland.  

 Every day, advisers from our local CABs and our Extra Help Unit see the harm that this causes as people grapple with the brutal reality of not being able to afford their bills.   

 In the period from October to December, almost 3,200 people in Scotland needed our support with fuel vouchers – that’s 3,200........

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