Many Caithness households facing fuel poverty this winter – 'We urge people across Scotland not to struggle alone'

More than 72 per cent of Scots households will be plunged into fuel poverty by January next year, a study has found.

The University of York research also named Scotland as the second hardest hit area after Northern Ireland.

Conor Forbes, director of policy with Advice Direct Scotland, said: “With inflation at a 40-year-high these are worrying times for Scots.

“Soaring prices for food and fuel have heaped pressure on households already struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. As gas energy prices continue to rise, it will be a difficult winter for many.

“But our experts at energyadvice.scot can help anyone in Scotland with free, impartial and practical advice. Free debt advice and financial support is also available at moneyadvice.scot, and people can check their entitlement to benefits using our calculator at www.advice.scot.

“We urge people across Scotland not to struggle alone.”

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