Ofgem 'must ensure energy prices do not cause increase in fuel poverty'

01/03/2010

Gas and electricity market regulator Ofgem must take steps to ensure high energy prices do not force vulnerable households into fuel poverty, according to National Energy Action (NEA), a charity which campaigns to raise awareness of fuel poverty.

Lesley Tudor-Snodin, spokeswoman for NEA), said many people have been worrying about their energy bills this winter and have been concerned about whether or not they can afford to turn on their heating.

Her comments follow the release of a report by Ofgem, which stated the average energy bill rose last month in comparison to November 2009, while wholesale energy prices continue to fall.

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