Devastating ‘fuel poverty gap’ doubles in five years with energy prices still rising

Multiple UK charities are urging government action as the fuel poverty gap has doubled since 2020, leaving 3.7 million households spending over 10% of their income on energy. With rising energy costs, they demand increased support, especially for vulnerable groups, as only a third of fuel-poor households qualify for the government’s Warm Home Discount.

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